Paros Island
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A lot of tourists have come and gone to the party island of Mykonos in Greece. But, what they don’t know is that there is a very cool alternative to this island holiday destination. It is the island of Paros that provides a great option for those who are a bit tight on the budget. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Patmos Island
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Known as the island where the book of Revelation was written by St John, Patmos is one great destination for nature-lovers. Aside from the volcanic soil, it has sheer cliffs, and a lace-like coastline. In 1999, this place was named a World Heritage Site and a Holy Land by the Greek Parliament in 1981. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
The Island of Oinousses
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Part of the complex of 9 skerries and islands in the middle of Erythraia and Chios peninsula along the Asia Minor is the island of Oinousses. Only one of these islands is inhabited. The island of Oinousses is known since the days of old, due mainly to its strategic location that was conquered by the Turks, Venetians, and Genoese. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Paxi Island
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Paxi is an ideal island for peaceful holidays. Lucky visitors are welcomed with underwater caves, green hills, small bays, and Fjord-shaped beaches. Its separation from the southernmost tip of Corfu has a great backing from the Greek Mythology where the sea god Poseidon used his trident to create a sanctuary for his beloved Nereid Amphitrite. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Vathia
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This location is part of the group of settlements called the Inner Villages or Mesa Horia. The dense, stone-built dwellings that consist of 144 buildings were grouped into 4 neighborhoods. Such architectural designs have reflected the struggle between the families in Mani competing to have a hilltop settlement. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Mastic Villages at the Island of Chios
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Most tourists may not have heard about this place, but the island of Chios has one remarkable village made from mastic. Such villages were built during the middle ages, displaying exquisite architecture as well as unique decorative elements. One of the elements is the Ksista or scratched surfaces on the facades of houses in Pyrgi. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Karpathos
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The island of Karpathos lies at the eastern part of Crete. It is one of the best-kept secrets in Greece, which is a mountainous island filled with vineyards, fresh water springs, and pine-tree forests. Its rock caves are home to monk seals from the Mediterranean. It also has glorious hiking paths around Karpathos. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Schinoussa, Southern part of Naxos
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A small island south of Naxos boasts a stony landscape that is both unspoiled and beautiful. This island is part of the Minor Cyclades group with only 3 villages. They include Mersini, Chora, and Messaria. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Ikaria, Southern Tip of the Aegean Islands
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Ikaria is one of the 5 blue zones around the world, which means that residents here have a longer life span. The place has no airport with limited access via ferry. Home to gorgeous forest, the island is one that is teeming with wildlife. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Folegandros at the edge of the Cyclades near Santorini
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This island is an undiscovered island gem, with pristine beaches and unspoiled architectural style of dwelling. Visitors have been captivated to this place partially due to its untouched beaches such as the Hohlidia, Vitzetzo, and the Karavostassis.