The Most Beautiful Greek Islands to Visit in 2024
Farmakonisi is the most beautiful uninhabited island
For more than a year, Julius Caesar was held hostage by pirates in Farmakonisi. This did not benefit the islanders: enraged by what had happened and claiming that his family had paid more than double the ransom initially requested by the criminals for his release, he crucified Farmakonisi’s entire population as soon as he became general, and the island has never fully recovered since.
In the Dodecanese archipelago, there are no ferry stops. However, brave tourists can rent a boat or catch a lift from a yacht arriving from adjacent islands of Arki or Gaidaros.
Tilos: Diverse Wildlife and Serene Beaches
In actuality, exotic species are no longer found as they were thousands of years ago; rather, the tradition began in some island bar after mastodon and dwarf elephant bones were discovered in the Harkadio cave in the 1970s. Tilos is a wild island with little tourists, semi-deserted beaches even in summer, and rare bird species like Queen’s falcons and Corsican gulls that prefer to live alone.
Nas, Icaria: The Outstanding Location of Classical Antiquity
Some regions of Greece, such as Delos or Knossos, are beautiful from a historical and cultural standpoint, but they are often busy and noisy, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Nas, on the island of Icaria, offers the opportunity to admire valuable archaeological sites without crowds. Unfortunately, the temple of Artemis was dismantled in the nineteenth century by locals to obtain stones for the construction of a church. It is only visible in part, yet it has a wonderful position on the beach. According to mythology, the statue of Artemis that formerly stood in the temple was buried somewhere in the nearby river.
A Reading Trip to Corfu and Its Writers
Corfu is the second largest island in the Ionian group and one of the closest Greek islands to the Italian coast of Puglia.
The mansion at Kalami, in the north-east, is where Lawrence Durrel penned “Prospero’s Cell,” but the island also inspired his brother, who wrote “My Family and Other Animals,” and Henry Miller, who wrote “Colossus of Marousi.” Furthermore, Miller and Durrel developed a wonderful epistolary relationship, as proven by splendid letters: the authors wrote about these places, but each portrayed them with their own sensitivity and emotion, providing us with varied perspectives on this corner of paradise.
Skyros: The Ideal New Age Holiday Destination
In the Sporades archipelago, in the center of the Aegean Sea, there remains one of the most beautiful Greek islands, and it is impossible not to fall in love. It is a popular destination for ladies traveling alone because it is deemed safe in terms of gender relations.
Skyros City has centers that offer courses in oriental and new age disciplines, including yoga and reiki. The carnival is one of the island’s most important festivals, during which the residents dress up in traditional clothing and costumes and dance in the center’s streets.
Gavdos: The Best Island Yet to Be Discovered
Gavdos, the southernmost island in Europe, is located in the Libyan Sea, south of Crete. It has maintained its unique qualities over time and looks to be suspended in time.
Sleep on the beach beneath a starry sky and enjoy exquisite beaches in the Mediterranean, including Agios Ioannis and Potamos.
The island’s permanent population is less than one hundred, yet artists from all over Europe are flocking here in search of calm and inspiration. It is the ideal place for naturists, those who do not want to worry, and those who are not frightened of becoming lost and being left in the dark without power.
The Tastiest Food is Available Everywhere
Greek cuisine has little to envy from Italian cuisine, especially when it comes to typical Mediterranean delicacies. Every island or marina offers superb fresh fish, as well as grilled meat marinated in olive oil or seasoned with hillside herbs.
Greek cuisine, including feta cheese, mousakà, and souvlaki, has spread beyond regions. Retsina, a fragrant and resinous wine made from local grapes, pairs well with a variety of foods. The features and scents vary by producing area.