These 4 authentic Greek islands have smaller crowds and cheaper prices

Dreams of a photo-perfect, Mamma Mia-codied summer, with lots of island-hoping, whitewashed cities with blue-dome churches, and all souvlaki Can you eat?

Unless you have a big budget and the desire to go on a spur, maybe yYou want Santorini, Mykonos, iOS and the like: without: beautiful how they are, they become more expensive every year, and it is not as if the crowds are decreasing.

Fortunately for you, Greece is still a country of more than 200 islands. It’s just that tourists don’t help, but come to the same places every year.

Here are 4 Greek islands that have not The victim fell of ticktok, and that will make it a baking packed OIA compared to them unspoilt And cheaper prices:

Kythira

Kythira is a largely unheard of island south of the Peloponnese peninsula Went through sandy beaches And peppered with all your Greek must-haves, from picturesque settlements of the hilltop to stunning monuments that deteriorate for centuries.

The capital and the largest city, Chora, has narrow alleys that lead to a 13th-century Venetian fortress, while Avlemonas is the more idyllic sister, overlooking a picturesque bay, and Mylopotamos, further inland, in wine lovers with his family-roséd for his dried rosé.

The biggest attraction of Kythira, however, is the countless beaches: it is between two of the most beautiful branches of the Mediterranean, the Ionic and the Aegean Sea, and trust us when we say when we say The water is at its most clearest In that ‘between’ zone.

Think of Kaladi Beach, a sandy strip supported by picturesque cliffs and pine trees, spread of teal-colored seas, Melidoni, with its shallow waters and cozy taverns on the beach, or even Chalikiada, a remote pebble that is known to occasionally organize a natural naturist.

Thassos

One of those unusual northern Aegean gems that do not have airport, and that are only accessible to ferry from the mainland, Thassos is one of the most lush islands in GreeceWith a densely wooded hinterland and old cities built from stone.

Your first access point is likely to be Limenas, the capital of the island, directly on the coast, and at the foot of an acropolis, but to find part of those homemade olive oil and fresh-out oven KoulourakiaYou have to go up the mountain to theologians:

With the monumental Steengroeve-Steenhuizen from Thassos and paved alleys, it is the most picturesque city of the island question every native, and they will tell you You didn’t really have been in Thassos until you have tried it Katsikaki (roasted goat) in a tavern here.

For more Thassos Panagia, look at another historic settlement further in the mountains, strewn with OUZO Bars, driving to Potamia, nestled in a valley, short walking distance of beautiful waterfalls, and for a taste of the local, relaxed nightlife, there is no better than Potos.

Syros

A small Aegean island only about 10 miles from north to south, and 5.6 miles at the widest point, Syros is located directly in the heart of the Cyclades, the same island group that includes Santorini and Mykonos, although it is Usually ignored by tourists.

A culturally charged hotspot, it is best known for Ermoupoli, the capital of both the island itself and the entire Cyclades, a series of coastal villages where time seems to have been for centuries, and crowd-free beaches that are hugged by turquoise waters.

Ermoupoli is without a doubt the most important attraction here: a port city Dominated by a cathedral with blue DomeIt is characterized by its marble Paved paths, neoclassic houses and shops scene, in particular along Eleftheriou Venizelou Street.

If you want to experience Syros beyond the bustle of Ermoupoli, you have to go to Ano Syros, a hilltop settlement that is crossed with medieval paved lanes, Kini, a fishing village on the west coast, and Galissas, a popular resort town around a sandy beach.

Chios

Chios is just off the Turkish coast and is the fourth largest island in Greece, and somewhere you could easily stay in a whole week (or two), and still not to do great sights and fun things, starting with Chios Town:

Like most Greek island capital, it is on the waterfront, except that it is Easily distinguished by the collection of well -preserved historic windmillsoccupying a stone scaffolding that extends into the sea, a modern promenade covered with seafood eateries and a lively atmosphereHonor.

If you like medieval history, you cannot miss the trio of mileage villages: Pyrgi, where mansions are dressed in black-and-white plunder, Mesta, with its maze-like schedule of winding alleys and defensive walls, and Olympi, collected from stone in the afternoon.

Can’t get enough of the culture? Nea Moni is one 11th century byzantine monasteryAnd UNESCO World Heritage Location A short journey of 13 minutes in the interior from the main port now, if you like non-breaking beaches and could do with a brown, pharmacy, near Mesta, or perhaps Agia Dynami might do it.

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Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior leader at Travel Off Path, has more than 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving stories from Paris!), And a talent for converting the images-path experiences into informative stories with which you can pack your bags.