Visitors game enough to scramble up the stairs are rewarded with panoramic views and a glimpse of the nearby island Alonissos. Skopelos is home to one of Greece’s most heralded churches, Agios Ioannis, which rests atop a 100-meter tall rock.
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Skiathos is also full of secluded beaches only accessible via boat, like Lalaria Beach. Koukounaries Beach draws the sunbathers Banana Beach draws the naturists. Skiathos’ vast pine forests fall right down to its beaches, with walking trails weaving through the green to reach the blue. The islands of Skiathos and Skopelos are far more lush and fertile than other regions. Or to experience hydrotherapy, advocated by the father of medicine himself, head to the thermal baths at Agios Fokas beach. Hippocrates was born on the island of Kos, which is known for its history, beaches and windsurfing. Distinctive waters surround Kefalonia - an electric neon blue, resulting from falling limestone chemically reacting with seawater. Draws include hills perfect for hiking tiny, secret pebble beaches around the perimeter unnerving cliffs leading to the calm of Myrtos Beach and storybook towns like Assos. If you’re looking for one island with it all, it’s Kefalonia. Its towns are cheerful and colorful, painted in a warm palette of straw yellow, pastel pink and orange.
The Ionian Islands, for architectureĬorfu is architecturally blessed, with the Venetians, French and British all influencing its development. The birthplace of Zeus is the largest of all the islands: Expect to find especially patriotic residents, sensational produce, memorable drives and a world-class golf course.
Head further south and you’ll reach Crete. The well-known Santorini offers sheer elevation, volcanic views and waterfront hotels but a visit proves more rewarding in the off-season, minus the hordes that distract from its beauty. Its endearing white and blue villages are once again filled with bustling cafes and jewelry boutiques.
In the 1970s, the neighboring island of Paros was so overwhelmed with tourism - it was a party destination, like Mykonos today - that officials temporarily closed the island to foreign tourism in order to rehabilitate.
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