Still crazy after all these years – Ever dreamt of sleeping on a Greek beach for the summer, sitting round a fire listening to scratchy rock’ n’ roll under a starry sky? You’re not 40 years too late. Ben Mallalieu finds a tiny island where the 1960s never quite came…
Panorama bar, Korfos, Gavdos
A great spot for some freshly caught seafood on an evening, or in our case a quick strong morning coffee and the loan of a few litres of petrol! You can see the road continues down to the beach here at Korfos. Contact the Panorama by phone: Call +30 2823…
Agios Ioannis – a magic cove…
Agios Ioannis Beach, the is a stunning stretch of sand on the coast of Gavdos. You will not find sun loungers to hire, parasols, watersports or other trappings of many holiday resorts, just sun, sand and sea – oh, and here and there just a little magic…. You can see…
Beach Taverna – Gavdos
Sarakiniko Beach, the ‘Saracens Beach’ is one of the stunning stretches of sand on the coast of Gavdos. You will not find any sun loungers to hire, parasols, watersports or other trappings of many holiday resorts, just sun, sand and sea – oh, and maybe an artistically positioned chunk of…
Gavdos Tavernas on Sarakiniko Beach – Notos
Gavdos Tavernas on Sarakiniko Beach, the ‘Saracens Beach’ is one of the stunning stretches of sand on the coast of Gavdos. You will not find any sun loungers to hire, parasols, watersports or other trappings of many holiday resorts, just sun, sand and sea. There may be one or two…
Gavdos Beaches – Shady Tree at Sarakiniko
Gavdos Beaches: A little shade by Sarakiniko, this ‘Saracens Beach’ is one of the stunning stretches of sand on the coast of Gavdos. A short walk from the main beach and you can be totally alone in the shade of this tree.You will not find any sun loungers to hire, parasols,…
Sakakiniko Beach Panorama
Gavdos Beaches: Sarakiniko, the ‘Saracens Beach’ is one of the stunning stretches of sand on the coast of Gavdos. You will not find any sun loungers to hire, parasols, watersports or other trappings of many holiday resorts, just sun, sand and sea. Many visitors to the island are ‘free camping’…
Gavdos Beaches – Tripiti
Tripiti Beach The beach at Tripiti is reputed to be the most southerly point in Europe. To get to the beach it is either 4k hike along rocky tracks in the heat of the day, or by small boat from the harbour at Karave. When you arrive here you will see…
Agios Ioannis Beach
Gavdos beaches: Agios Ioannis Agios Ioannis Beach is in the north of the island of Gavdos, and it has been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. As everywhere on the island the atmosphere is very laid back, and be warned if you arrive at this beach…

Karave – The Port and Harbour, Gavdos
Karave (July 2015). Almost every visitor to the island of Gavdos will arrive at Karave. The small harbour seems to have recently been upgraded although some visitors may find it still a little basic. There is a part-finished two-storey building where you will find some refreshments and maybe a little…