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The most beautiful and authentic places to stay in Kythira island
Roundtrip Peloponnese Part 2: Kythira island After a great lunch at the Taverna Neraida in the village of Agios Nikolaos we drove down to Neapoli to catch the ferry to Kythira island. The ferry to Kythira takes a bit more than an hour an... Read Post
21 April 2023The most beautiful and authentic places to stay on the Peloponnese
Roundtrip Peloponnese Part 1: Athens, Nafplio, Sparti and Monemvasia When planning your tour of the Peloponnese and Kythira Island, the decision to stay in Athens beforehand largely depends on your arrival time and whether you've already explore... Read Post
03 March 2023The most beautiful and authentic places to stay in the Lower and Deep Mani Peninsula
Roundtrip Peloponnese Part 3: Gythio, Skoutari and the Deep Mani Gythio und Skoutari When driving down from Athens, Nafplio or Monemvasia to the Deep Mani, we recommend the route via Gythio or the Lower Mani. The main reason is that Gyt... Read Post
12 May 2023Visit Lisbon like a Local - Our Secret Places & Off the Beaten Track Tips
We, the Secretplaces team, are based in Lisbon. As a guide to some of the most beautiful and authentic places to stay, we thought it is about time to share our local knowledge and favourite spots in Lisbon with you. True secret places that have no... Read Post
03 November 2022AMALFI COAST GUIDE - Positano, Amalfi, Ravello & Capri
The stunning Amalfi Coast is on most travellers' bucket list for a reason. The views over the small Italian villages built into the cliffs with the crystal clear turquoise sea rolling onto the beaches or crashing onto the coast are like no other.... Read Post
09 September 2022Smart & Sustainable Astypalaia - The Best Destination for Eco-friendly Holidays in Greece
Anyone who lives in a noisy, congested big city knows that feeling for sure: On holiday, what we look for most is relaxation in untouched nature. We hike through green-covered mountains and valleys, observe native plant and animal species that we... Read Post
21 February 2022Colares, Lisbon Coast’s Best Kept Secret
Just a few kilometres west of the world-famous town of Sintra with its crowds of tourists spending a sightseeing day away from Lisbon, you will find a beautiful and authentic landscape with picturesque villages, stunning beaches and magic rain for... Read Post
26 July 2022A dream hotel on an Italian hill
What makes a hotel a true Secret Place? A location in an unspoilt setting? A family atmosphere? A unique interior and decoration? Definitely. But last but not least, a special background story. One of our favourite hotels in Italy is the Bed &... Read Post
05 December 2021Roundtrip North Portugal and Douro Vineyards
Porto You should definitely spend two days in Porto at the beginning or at the end of the round trip through Northern Portugal. This beautiful city, previously forgotten by visitors, has become one of the most popular travel destinations in Portu... Read Post
05 March 2021The Future is Green
Green, greener, green hotels. Lately a special type of hotels has appeared in searches more and more often, but a lot of people don’t really know what this eco-friendly holiday option is all about. What is special about a green hotel, what i... Read Post
21 February 2021South Bahia, Brazil: Boipeba and Moreré
This is the fourth of a series of 4 posts about the little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. The other three are Trancoso, the only one that is a bit more known, at least in Brazil, Caraí... Read Post
10 September 2021South Bahia, Brazil: Algodões and the Peninsula of Maraú
This is the third of a series of 4 posts about the little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. The other three are Trancoso, the only one that is a bit more known (at least in Brazil), Caraí... Read Post
13 August 2021South Bahia, Brazil: Caraíva
This is the second of a series of 4 posts about the little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. Caraíva is one of our favourites. The other three are Trancoso, the only one that is a bit mor... Read Post
28 July 2021South Bahia, Brazil: Trancoso
This is the first of a series of 4 posts about 4 little paradises we found during our recent trip along the coast of Southern Bahia in Brazil. Trancoso is the only one that is a bit more known, at least in Brazil. The other three (Caraíva... Read Post
16 July 2021Azores – Secretplaces Guide
Up until a few years ago, you would be forgiven for not knowing much or anything at all about the Azores, a Paradisaical archipelago situated 800 miles from mainland Europe. Fast forward and these luscious green islands in the middle of t... Read Post
14 January 2021Viennas old-fashioned and yet beautiful charm
We adore Austria, and especially its capital. Vienna is a nonconformist aristocrat. It cherishes its glorious historical patrimony without repressing its constant desire for new horizons.This beautiful city is perfect for a visit any t... Read Post
19 May 2021The best places to stay in Comporta and Melides
Do you think mass tourism has conquered even the last remaining paradises of Europe? Not really. Those landscapes that make us look in awe at what nature can accomplish still exist. The area between the Sado estuary and the port city of Sines... Read Post
02 January 2023