A nostalgic arrival in Lefkada brings memories of a lost boat, sights of hand-built wooden ships, and the unmistakable promise of fresh seafood in every coastal breeze.

On the road to the Peloponnese, I passed stunning hidden beaches and the wild beauty of the Kalamas Delta—an unexpected wonderland of water and wildlife. But a sudden patch of trash in the heart of nature snapped the spell.

A quiet evening in Sagiada: mullet, garlic-rich tzatziki, and the Ionian breeze — the kind of simplicity that feels like luxury.

First night in Greece, first sleep at the sea’s edge. Sagiada welcomes with quiet charm, a tiny marina, and the distant silhouette of Corfu.

Right after the border, Greece opens its arms — quiet beaches, open shores, and that deep blue you instantly remember.