TOP-7 tiny islands in Greece, where you should visit at least once in your life

Comfort and charm of narrow streets of port towns, turquoise waters and white beaches — all this attracts travelers who are tired of the bustle of the city. We represent you seven of the miniature islands of Greece, where you can feel like a hero of ancient myths and enjoy a solitary rest. Kalymnos Kalymnos — part of the Dodecanese archipelago. You can get here either by water or by plane from Athens. The islet is small, but very cozy and nice. It is inhabited mainly by anglers and professional miners of sea sponges. In addition, the islanders since ancient times are famous for their delicious honey. Here you can learn diving — there is a public school of scuba diving. And in the autumn on Kalimnos there passes the Festival of rock-climbing — this year is 7th - 9th October. Those who climb to the top, awaits an incredible view of the Aegean Sea and the nearby islands. Lovers of the same rest will appreciate Masuri beach — it is considered one of the most beautiful in Greece.

Coordinates: 36.954597, 26.977867

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Alonissos

This is an ideal place for a secluded holiday. The island is far from popular ferry routes, because there are few tourists here, but an abundance of wild sandy beaches and lush greenery. Even the most usual walk through olive groves and pine forests will bring peace and be remembered. On Alonisos there is a national marine park, which deals with the protection of rare monk seals. And the water at the shore is so transparent that it is necessary to dive with a mask here!

Hotels, taverns and clubs are concentrated in the capital of the island — the city of Patitiri. Here is the main port.

Coordinates: 39.210076, 23.893320

Symi

A picturesque island with colorful houses stretching along the coast is associated with an ancient legend. According to her, the sea god Glaucus fell in love with the daughter of King Yialos — Simi. He kidnapped the princess and took her to the island, which was later named in her honor. The place is not far from Rhodes, from there you can get to Simi by ferry in just an hour. Capital — the homonymous town, in its upper part are the ruins of the Castro fortress. To get to them, you have to overcome 500 steps, but the view from above is worth it! The island's life is concentrated in the port — Yalos (yes, in honor of the mythical king). There are souvenir shops, clubs and restaurants. Local cuisine deserves special attention. On Simi, you must try the baked lobster and stewed in the cock's guilt.

Coordinates: 36.586691, 27.841300

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Paxos

Paxos is buried in centuries-old olive groves and evergreens of cypress trees. Its capital is — the port town of Gaios. Here the most developed infrastructure and the best beaches on the island. In the bay of Gajos are the ruins of an ancient Venetian fort built according to the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci himself. Next to Paxos is his & laquo; younger brother & raquo; Anti-Paxos. This island — A solid vineyard, where sweet red wine is produced. And all this splendor is washed by the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea.

Coordinates: 39.149143, 20.232198

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Folegandros

During the Middle Ages, pirates lived in Folegandros, and later the Italians built an impregnable fortress there. Now on a tiny island there are only three villages, where about 600 people live. There are no large-scale hotel complexes, but many small hotels and cozy food shops. Capital — Choir — It is built almost at the very edge of the cliff, 200 meters above the sea. Its low white houses with doors painted in blue, and small balconies for a long time will remain in memory. A view from the local cliff at sea — perhaps the best on all the islands of Greece.

Coordinates: 36.618153, 24.915062

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The Spetses have long been built houses of rich Greek merchants, so the island was called the "lordly". Then, already in the middle of the twentieth century, it became popular among Hollywood stars thanks to the chic villas. Among the famous tourists Spetses — Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. In addition, this piece of land was glorified by writer John Fowles. The main scene of his acclaimed & laquo; Magi & raquo; — the fictional island of Fraxos, which is completely written off from Spetses.

Coordinates: 37.263164, 23.130844

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Gavdos

Gavdos — the southernmost island of the country and the extreme southern point of Europe. You can get to it only by ferry from the port in Crete. There are less than a hundred people living here. Luxury hotels you will not find, but there are a lot of great places for camping. There are legends that Gavdos — the homeland of the voluptuous nymph Calypso from the "Odyssey" & raquo; Homer. On the island there is even a cave of the Palace of the Nymph, where Odysseus allegedly fell under its spell.

Funny place of Gavdos — A huge wooden chair on the edge of the cape of Tripiti. It says: & laquo; The most southern point of Europe — smile and relax & raquo ;. It is rumored that if you climb a chair and make a wish — it will come true. Is it so? We suggest you pay a visit to Gavdos and check it out yourself!

Coordinates: 34.845198, 24.082807

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