Numarine’s Guide to Greek Islands

Where the balmy air is up, the night is still…

Over 200 Greek islands and islets dot the Ionian and Aegean Seas, boasting some of Europe’s most magnificent beaches, natural wonders, and ancient monuments. Discover the best destinations for this season’s island hopping as recommended by the Numarine Team.

This article was featured in the yachting magazine Numarine Insight.

MYKONOS | SIFNOS | POLYAIGOS | FOLEGANDROS | SCHOINUSA | ANTIPAROS | PAROS

Mykonos
37°26’43.0″N, 25°19’43.3″E

Surely, Mykonos needs no introduction. Located by the iconic island, visit Delos to immerse yourself in ancient times. For the celebrated party lunches, try Nammos, Panormos Principaute, and Skorpios. At dinnertime, indulge in gastronomic experiences offered by Interni, Hakkasan, and Buddha Bar. Head to Astra for a late-night party.

Sifnos
36°59’32.4″N 24°39’59.4″E

Sifnos is a quiet, sleepy island with a fascinating culinary scene. On the southwest side of the island, Vathi is the perfect place for safe mooring and has fantastic tables on the sand. For a quick lunch, try Omega 3’s great raw fish bar and ceviche on the beach of Platis Gialos or enjoy the best pizza on the island at the second outpost of Mamma Mia, in Apollonia.

Polyaigos
36°45’56.3″N 24°36’43.6″E

Created by the gods, but thankfully overlooked by most humans, this inhabited island is just off Milos, and has the clearest blue waters ever seen. When visiting the largest of the uninhabited Greek Islands, make sure you have food and drinks with you, as Polyaigos offers absolutely nothing but pristine beaches and turquoise waters.

Folegandros
36°37’50.0″N 24°53’03.6″E

Our favorite and definitely the most picturesque in all the Greek Islands is Folegandros. If you anchor at this relatively untouched island at sunset, make sure to have dinner at Blue Cuisine. If you arrive earlier than that, don’t miss lunch at Papalagi, the taverna owned by Paris, across from Agali, which also has its own beautiful beach.

Schinoussa
36°52’13.6″N 25°30’36.7″E

Although this island is often regarded as a hidden gem, it is also a meeting point for ship and mega yacht owners. In Myrsini Bay, you can find great tavernas right on the water. The best is Nicolas, but our favorite, the Deli of Schinoussa, is just a 10-minute hike away. Watch the sunset while you sip your ouzo.

Koufonisia
36°52’13.0”N 25°37’23.1”E

While in Schinoussa, be sure to discover the nearby islands of Koufonisia, a set of two tiny islands: Ano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi. The former is the lively one where hotels, restaurants, and bars are located, while the latter is only reachable by boat and is famous for its remote and natural atmosphere.

Antiparos
37°04’03.4″N 25°08’14.1″E

Ten miles northwest is the island of Antiparos, offering many beautiful bays on the southeast side. For lunch, go for Nixon at Beach House which is on the radar of a flashy crowd including Tom Hanks and Madonna. For dinner, take a chance on the small restaurants in the town of Antiparos. Some of the best are Sapou and Lulu’s.

Paros
37°08’39.2″N 25°14’74.5″E

When you enter the magical little harbor of Naoussa, you know you are in for something special. There is not much to do during the day, but Paros is a great evening destination with beautiful shops, restaurants, and bars. It is almost what Mykonos was 20 years ago. For dinner, seek out refined tastes at Blue Fish or Barbarossa.

“We have lived in a timeless haze of repetition. Life is nothing but sleep, swim, eat, and read. One day merges soothingly into another without incident.”

—Cecil Beaton, recounting his stay in the summer of 1958 on the island of Paros

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