Tinos Surf Lessons, Tinos, CycladesFrom modest beginnings as a few friends who learned to catch the waves at Kolibithra beach, Tinos Surf Lessons has become a scene. At the far end, Isalos is a funky beach bar with sunbeds to snooze on to the sound of afrobeats. It’s the longest and best beach on a tiny island (just off Naxos) renowned for fine sands and cobalt waters. The decor and menu have barely changed since George set up shop in 1980, though Kampos beach is a whole lot busier. • On FacebookBen’s Bar, Paxos, IonianOn pebbly Monodendri beach, this spruced-up shack is run with aplomb by mother-and-son duo Ben and Efi.

Source: The Guardian August 21, 2017 05:26 UTC