Iraklia

 

 

 

 

 

Iraklia has a quiet harbour at Ag. Georgios with a long sandy beach allowing you to view the shipping without moving a muscle. Two kilometres out of town at Levadia is the island’s main beach, a long stretch of good sand lapped by the sheltered waters of the straits between here and Schoinoussa and backed by the statutory taverna.

 

A 15 minute walk up the island’s one road brings you to a charming little Chora, whence a path will lead you to the island’s famous cave (enter on hands and knees and take a torch) and a monastery. Chora has a friendly taverna where you can stop for a drink, lunch or even dinner, after which it’s downhill all the way home.