After our encounter with the local nudist beach we high tail it back to see if the Chora has woken up yet! And we are delighted to see that the shops have thrown open their shutters and started to open up. Whether its painted tin cups or locally made colourful candles, I can’t resist aContinue reading “Alonissos town”
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Paralia Kastani
A flying visit next to the Mamma Mia beach – Paralia Kastani. One of the sandiest beaches on Skopolos (as most are shingle or pebble) this crescent of sand had a starring role in the Mamma Mia hit film. Verdant green pine forests tumble down almost to the water while crystal clear waters lap theContinue reading “Paralia Kastani”
Panormos Beach
Panormos Beach is a wonderful sweep of pebbles leading into perfect waters. The term Panormos is ancient Greek, and was mentioned by Homer, meaning “sheltered harbor” or “sheltered moorage The large, bowl shaped bay consists of a long, fine pebbled beach, lots of small coves.
Ligaries beach
The first beach of the day is Ligaries Beach. A windswept and lonely spot that is empty save us when we arrive. Getting to the beach can be a bit of a challenge – there’s a dirt road that leads to the beach which is passable with our quad bike but could be a bitContinue reading “Ligaries beach”
Colourful house at lizard
Feeling a bit droopy after being dragged away from Kynance Cove but I am immensely cheered up with the discovery of some colourful homesteads at Lizard. This stunning cerise joy is a vivid sight to behold! Especially when the sunlight hits it. Few things fill me with quite so much delight as a brightly colouredContinue reading “Colourful house at lizard”
The lizard walk
We’re off for a bracing cliff top walk from The Lizard to one of the most famous beaches in Cornwall – Kynance Cove. The Lizard to Kynance Cove Walk is a short 2,5 miles section of the South West Coast Path and can be done in around 50 minutes. The scenery along the way isContinue reading “The lizard walk”
Charlestown
The next (literal) port of call on our Cornish explorer is the beautiful little town of Charlestown. The little town has a wonderful, unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port. It was constructed between 1791 and 1801 by Charles Rashleigh who was an entrepreneur and member of a local landowning family. It was builtContinue reading “Charlestown”
Lovely Looe
We’re heading into Cornwall now and stop off for a brief visit at the cute little town of Looe. Enroute we visit Seaton beach – a quiet little hamlet a few miles away from Looe. It’s a wild stretch of beach bisected by the River Seaton with a handful of cafes and a car park.Continue reading “Lovely Looe”
Plymouth
We head to the maritime city of Plymouth for a very wet and windy exploration. Also known as Britain’s Ocean City – Plymouth has a long and distinguished history with the sea. Below the sculpture to the right has been installed at Gunwharf Quays to honour those involved in mine design, minelaying, minesweeping, mine huntingContinue reading “Plymouth”
Surf & chocolate box sweet
From the endless sweep of beach at Sandown, which has a Ozzie vibe in the hot sunshine to the chocolate box cottages at Shanklin, the Isle of Wight has something for everyone. Shanklin has a sandy beach, a tooth achingly sweet old village and a wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine as some of its attractions. ForContinue reading “Surf & chocolate box sweet”