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No, that's not a typo -- we're not talking about Tinos, the popular Cycladic island known for its Virgin Mary Church, impressive pigeon houses, and picturesque landscape. Tilos island is not usually found on your Instagram, but some say it is just as beautiful as the most famous Greek islands. Tilos is in the Dodecanese group and is part of an ecological park and nature reserve. The island is known for its 400 species of flora and fauna, and 150 species of birds. To compare the human population with this number, there are only 500 residents. Tilos island is only 63 square kilometers in size, and most visitors travel here through Rhodes. It is an ideal location for beach days, hiking, or village hopping in Megalo Chorio and Livadia.

Lefkada, a stunning Greek island, is not only known for its breathtaking beaches and vibrant natural beauty but also as the homeland of notable historical figures. One such figure is Aristotelis Valaoritis, a celebrated poet and politician. His life and works remain a source of pride for Lefkada, especially for his contributions to both Greek literature and the nation’s political landscape. Let’s dive into some fascinating facts about this influential figure and the island of Madouri, his long-time residence.

Eleni isn’t your average landscape Architect. Based in Athens, her landscape architecture practice has worked on public space projects, green roof design schemes and landscape restoration projects. Their approach aims to reestablish landscape balance and natural processes. In this article, Eleni shares with us her insights about successful landscape design in Greece.

Google “Greek islands” and the first pictures in the search results will likely be on Mykonos or Santorini. We’re all familiar with the white stucco walls and blue trim that characterize the architecture of these 2 world-famous islands. The two-tone style is popular more broadly in the Cyclades, a group of islands just east of Athens.