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Paros just after the storm -- here's to new beginnings, calm after chaos, and a week full of possibility.
07/04/2025

Paros just after the storm -- here's to new beginnings, calm after chaos, and a week full of possibility.

When both food & setting are 👌🏻 PS. We apologise in advance for any (intended) feelings or desires these images may cau...
01/04/2025

When both food & setting are 👌🏻

PS. We apologise in advance for any (intended) feelings or desires these images may cause.

When both setting & food are 👌🏻 PS. We apologise in advance for any (intended) feelings or desires these images may caus...
01/04/2025

When both setting & food are 👌🏻

PS. We apologise in advance for any (intended) feelings or desires these images may cause.

Mykonian opulence & blues at their very best.
27/03/2025

Mykonian opulence & blues at their very best.

Today Greeks across the world celebrate the beginning of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, which...
25/03/2025

Today Greeks across the world celebrate the beginning of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, which took place on the 25th of March of 1821. We dedicate this post to a heroine of the Cyclades, Manto Mavrogenous.

Manto was born In Trieste, where she was affectionately known as the “Bella Greca”, the beautiful Greek woman. She was the fifth child of Nikolaos Mavrogenis, a well-born merchant, and Zacharati Hatzi Bati a Mykonian noblewoman.

Her beauty, combined with her exceptional education (she was fluent in French, Italian and Turkish) gained her many admirers. Under her encouragement and influence, many European aristocrats contributed money and guns to the revolution.

The onset of the Greek revolution in 1821 found her with her mother on the island of Tinos, where they had relocated following her father’s assassination. She immediately crossed to Mykonos, where she incited the locals to revolt against their Ottoman rulers.

Despite contemporary Greek historians remaining largely silent on her contribution during the war for independence, we know that she personally took part in many battles from the writings of European travellers and philhellenes. In Europe, Mavrogenous was already seen by many as the new Joan of Arc, the French heroine. She eventually became the only woman to be honored with the title of general-in-chief.

Her open letters to the ladies of French and British society played an important role in bolstering the philhellenic movement. “I yearn for a day of fighting as you yearn for a night of dancing,” she wrote characteristically.

Mavrogenous died of typhoid in Paros in July 1840. Her grave has unfortunately not survived, but Mavrogenous lives on in the Greek national consciousness. She is particularly admired in Mykonos and Paros where locals consider her one of their own. In Mykonos, on the public square that bears her name, a statue of Mavrogenous stands still, her eyes fixed on the sea, frozen in time, reminding locals and visitors of her priceless contribution to her country’s history.

20/03/2025

Summer moments we cant stop (day)dreaming of!

18/03/2025

Meltemi sounds from our beloved, wild Tinos. 

The Meltemi, also known as Etesian winds, are strong, dry, and northerly winds that blow across the Aegean Sea, particularly during the summer months.

Touchdown moments at some of our favourite spots 🌅 1. The 180 Sunset Bar, Mykonos2. Porto Fira Suites, Santorini3. Exo M...
11/03/2025

Touchdown moments at some of our favourite spots 🌅

1. The 180 Sunset Bar, Mykonos
2. Porto Fira Suites, Santorini
3. Exo Meria, Isternia, Tinos
4. Mavrospilia beach, Kimolos
5. Kamares, Sifnos

Springtime in Serifos - nothing short of paradise!
06/03/2025

Springtime in Serifos - nothing short of paradise!

Don't be so dramatic they said...Just an hour from Santorini lies one of our favourite gems, the wild beauty that is nam...
27/02/2025

Don't be so dramatic they said...

Just an hour from Santorini lies one of our favourite gems, the wild beauty that is named Folegandros, once called by pirates ‘the island of iron’. The contrast of its massive stone cliffs and waters of various shades of blue is something that leaves you in awe from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave.


Disarmingly beautiful.The small island of Donousa, named after the ancient Greek god Dionysus, is located east of the is...
20/02/2025

Disarmingly beautiful.

The small island of Donousa, named after the ancient Greek god Dionysus, is located east of the island of Naxos and north of Amorgos, and is part of the Small Cyclades.

Everything there—from the tavernas to the lack of signal to the simple, warm hospitality of the people—makes you feel like you are in a different time.

Undoubtedly Tinos' biggest treasure, its numerous & beautiful villages!1. Kardiani2. Isternia3. Aetofolia4. Ktikados5. P...
18/02/2025

Undoubtedly Tinos' biggest treasure, its numerous & beautiful villages!

1. Kardiani
2. Isternia
3. Aetofolia
4. Ktikados
5. Pyrgos

11/02/2025

Who else is (day)dreaming of summer?

This seafront villa in Paros, built using local materials and craftsmanship, is a unique blend of elegance and authentic...
07/02/2025

This seafront villa in Paros, built using local materials and craftsmanship, is a unique blend of elegance and authenticity. A perfect retreat for those looking for traditional opulence!

Maybe it's the cold, maybe it's that we are (just a little) bit homesick, but we do miss a good old Greek taverna!
04/02/2025

Maybe it's the cold, maybe it's that we are (just a little) bit homesick, but we do miss a good old Greek taverna!

The Cycladic colour palette. 1. Faros, Sifnos2. Paroikia, Paros3. Agkali, Folegandros4. Prasa, Kimolos5. Donousa chora, ...
30/01/2025

The Cycladic colour palette.

1. Faros, Sifnos
2. Paroikia, Paros
3. Agkali, Folegandros
4. Prasa, Kimolos
5. Donousa chora, Donousa
6. Vourkari, Kea
7. Naousa, Paros

Crystal-clear waters — from deep indigos to vibrant turquoise.1. Nikouria, Amorgos2. Firiplaka, Milos3. Kedros, Donousa...
24/01/2025

Crystal-clear waters — from deep indigos to vibrant turquoise.

1. Nikouria, Amorgos
2. Firiplaka, Milos
3. Kedros, Donousa
4. Vroulidia, Sifnos
5. Kalo Livadi, Mykonos
6. Prasa, Kimolos

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