Tourists swim with Greece’s famous black pigs on Atokos island

Loading the video No Comment Video. Tourists swim with Greece’s famous black pigs on Atokos island Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 11/09/2026 - 14:33 GMT+2 Greece's tiny Atokos island attracts tourists who swim with its Mediterranean black pigs, feed them fruit and share the unusual encounter online. Atokos, a tiny private island in Greece's Ionian Sea, has become a popular stop for visitors drawn by its unusual residents. Tourists arrive by boat to swim alongside Mediterranean black pigs, feed them fruit and watch them roam the beach. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The island, sometimes called 'Piggie Island', has gained attention through viral social media videos. Visitors can be seen sitting on the beach with the pigs, taking selfies and entering the water as the animals swim around them. Underwater footage shows the pigs swimming alongside boats, sometimes following them in search of food. The island has become a destination for day trips from nearby islands such as Ithaca. For many visitors, the chance to get so close to swimming pigs makes the short boat journey worthwhile. Greece Tourism Animals Top stories Now playing Next Tourists swim with Greece’s famous black pigs on Atokos island Now playing Next Major fire tears through Marseille market near Saint-Charles station Now playing Next Thousands of flags honour 9/11 victims at Malibu university Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 11th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Bishkek summit marks 25 years of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation In partnership with Ministry of culture, information and youth policy of the Kyrgyz Republic Now playing Next International Mine Action Conference focuses on safe resettlement In partnership with Azpromo Now playing Next Hong Kong Tiananmen activists sentenced to five to seven years in jail Now playing Next Spanish parliament backs citizenship law for Western Saharans Now playing Next Houthis blitz Yemen's Red Sea coastline in push to seize Bab el-Mandeb Now playing Next Asylum requests in Europe drop to five-year low in first half of 2026 Now playing Next EU Commission eyes import overhaul to crack down on illegal products Now playing Next Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in Switzerland Now playing Next EU needs to 'pin down' Ukraine's exact budget needs, Dombrovskis tells Euronews Now playing Next From bottle stoppers to rockets: How Portugal is reinventing cork Now playing Next Europe Today: EU's economy chief Dombrovskis on Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years Now playing Next Military force 'not enough' to defeat terrorism, former US ambassador says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Chalk artists honour Flight 93 victims with portraits on 9/11 anniversary No Comment Tajikistan marks 35 years of independence with grand celebrations No Comment 3,000 drones light up New York skyline in 9/11 tribute No Comment Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Night’ exhibition opens in Berlin The Cube Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best? Art Hitler, horses and pigeons: Maurizio Cattelan explores power and darkness in Berlin exhibition Europe News Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in eastern Switzerland Europe News Russia launches 160 drones overnight across Ukraine killing at least one and leaving many injured Europe Today Norway’s Foreign Minister warns Netanyahu’s government driving Israel into a 'very dangerous place' Lifestyle 'One of the most powerful messages she ever made': Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to go up for auction Europe in Motion Europeans are skipping family visits and medical appointments to pay energy and fuel bills, study finds Europe Today Brazil meat ban ‘reversing expectations’ of EU-Mercosur deal, ambassador warns ADVERTISEMENT Travel News Behind the scenes at Qatar Airways: Passenger numbers recover as carrier expands routes and fleet Mobility Japanese company unveils 'robot ambulance' for on-site humanoid repairs Europe News Spanish parliament backs granting citizenship to Western Saharans born during Spanish rule 12 minutes with Youth losing critical skills and AI 'hollowing out' capabilities, PISA founder says Europe News Asylum requests in Europe drop to five-year low in first half of 2026 Yemen Houthis blitz Yemen's Red Sea coastline in push to seize Bab el-Mandeb Europe News EU Commission eyes major import overhaul to crack down on illegal Chinese products Space Macron, von der Leyen call for stronger European space sector amid rising security concerns ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT