A small Ionian island has unexpectedly become a popular tourist destination, thanks to some unusual "residents". On the shores of Atokos, near Ithaca, visitors find not only crystal-clear waters and natural scenery, but also herds of black pigs roaming freely along the beach.
Atokos is a private island and until recently was relatively unknown to the general public. That changed when photos and videos of the pigs started going viral on Instagram and TikTok. Now travellers from many countries visit the island specifically to see the animals up close, and some even swim alongside them or feed them.
