Best for budget travellers
Faros
An old fishing harbour with three small beaches and simple guesthouses.
Faros has kept the feel of a 1980s Greek island — affordable rooms, family tavernas, three small swim spots in walking distance, and the path to Chrysopigi monastery starting just behind the harbour.
Faros has kept the feel of a 1980s Greek island — affordable rooms, family tavernas, three small swim spots in walking distance, and the path to Chrysopigi monastery starting just behind the harbour. In day-to-day terms, Faros is about best for budget travellers. It is the kind of base where the first coffee, the route to the beach, and the dinner plan all feel different from the rest of the island.
Budget travellers and slow-pace visitors. That recommendation is grounded in the practical pros and cons on this page rather than recycled destination copy. Cheapest village, Authentic feel, Walking trails nearby, 3 beaches in one all make a real difference once you are deciding between buses, beaches, nightlife, and walking distance to dinner.
20 min by bus from Apollonia (€2). Hourly in summer. Once you are here, the local rhythm is shaped by nearby options such as Chrysopigi (15 min walk), Platis Gialos (10 min drive). That makes Faros a strong choice when you want a village base with a clear daily pattern instead of a generic list of hotels.
Pros
- + Cheapest village
- + Authentic feel
- + Walking trails nearby
- + 3 beaches in one
Trade-offs
- − Smaller beaches
- − Need a car for elsewhere
Best for
Budget travellers and slow-pace visitors.
Where to eat
- →Ostria for fish
- →Liotrivi for traditional
- →Cantina for casual
Nearby highlights
- →Chrysopigi (15 min walk)
- →Platis Gialos (10 min drive)
Getting there
20 min by bus from Apollonia (€2). Hourly in summer.
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