“Forget Santorini – These are the secret islands where Europeans go on holiday” writes the Telegraph in a feature on the best “secret” islands in the Mediterranean and presents 10 alternatives for a holiday away from the crowds. You will find three of them in Greece.
“Yes, getting there may require a little extra effort, but the journey is part of the adventure and the rewards are great: wildly beautiful beaches and quaint fishing villages where life flows slowly and casually on an island that feels like your own personal discovery.”
Three islands of Greece in the top 10 secrets of the Mediterranean
Meganissi
Meganissi is a small, green paradise in the Ionian Sea, between Lefkada and Aitoloakarnania, with traditional villages, small harbours with fish taverns and unspoilt beaches.
As the Telegraph reports, it’s an island from another era, with its own slow pace, loved by families with children and those seeking an escape from the frenetic pace of everyday life.
Andros
“Unlike the Cyclades’ protagonists, Santorini and Mykonos, where direct flights carry ever more crowds to their increasingly glitzy hotels, Andros’ charm is quieter and calmer,” writes the Telegraph.
In Andros you will discover a lush green hinterland, stunning and secluded sandy beaches with incredible blue waters and a beautiful and classy Chora.
Agistri
The smallest island of the Saronic Gulf, Agistri, is the third Greek island to feature in the British newspaper’s list. According to the Telegraph, Agistri remains little visited by celebrities or British holidaymakers, despite being less than an hour from Piraeus.
“Instead of a photogenic harbour and boutique hotels, Agistri lures with its beaches and laid-back lifestyle,” the article said.
The 10 best secret islands in the Mediterranean
Here’s the Telegraph’s full list of the best secret islands in the Mediterranean:
- La Maddalena, Italy
- Meganisi, Greece
- Procida, Italy
- Ramp, Croatia
- Ponza, Italy
- Andros, Greece
- Pantelleria, Italy
- Agistri, Greece
- Lopud, Croatia
- Favignana, Italy
