A forest fire raged unchecked on Greece's Aegean island of Skyros

ATHENS (Reuters) - A forest fire raged unchecked on Greece's Aegean island of Skyros for a second day on Sunday burning thousands of pine-trees but no injuries or damage to property were reported, a fire brigade official said.

"There are several centres of fire in the northern part of Skyros where there are no homes," said a fire brigade official who declined to be identified. "The fire is not under control yet as there are high winds in the area."

The official said the cause of the blaze was unknown. Two fire-fighting planes, three helicopters, 26 fire engines and more than 200 firefighters were dispatched to the scene.

The official said the fire has burnt some 1,500 acres of pine-trees but no homes.

Greek island to mark milestones

Holidaymakers who decide to visit the Greek island of Rhodes next year will experience the destination as it marks some historical milestones.

The island will be celebrating 700 years since the founding of Rhodes medieval town in 2009.

This location is one of the many historical attractions on the island. Another location of interest, the ruins of Kamiros, will next year mark 250 years since it was first discovered.

Where to eat and where to stay on this Greek island

The water and the picturesque views of clustered white houses are the main attractions in Santorini. Spend a day at the Red Beach, located at the island's southwest tip. The sand is pebbly, but the setting is striking because the beach is nestled in some huge red and black volcanic rocks. Take a boat tour that makes stops for short hikes up a volcano and a swim in hot springs. A word of caution: Wear a dark-colored bathing suit because the red silt lining the hot springs can stain clothing. Nomikos Travel has two daily boat tours of those sites, starting at €20 (about $30) a person; boats depart from the port in Fira (30-22860-23660, nomikosvillas.gr).