Why: Mykonos has been attracting the bold and the beautiful since the 1950s and '60s, when Jackie Onassis, Brigitte Bardot and Grace Kelly came to sunbathe on its pretty beaches and wander the maze of streets in the picture-perfect main town, Hora (or Chora). Low: In off-season, there may be only two or three ferries a week from Athens or Santorini.ĭetails: 6. High: Climb up to the island's largest church, the Church of the Virgin Mary (Panagia) for breathtaking views over the sea. The island has a few pebbly beaches, such as those at Agali, or the small fishing village of Karaovstassis, and several hiking trails. And here, they drink their raki with honey. Local cuisine is a highlight, from matsata - handmade pasta with rooster or rabbit - to souroto, a strong goat's cheese. Spend your days strolling through its narrow, cobblestone streets, passing whitewashed, sugar-cube shaped houses, or gather in one of the squares for sunset. Hora, its main town, sits on a cliff 200m above sea level, and is home to an impressive, 13th-century Venetian castle. Why: One of Greece's lesser-known islands, Folegandros has not been spoiled by tourists. Here, among the mix of small, winding streets lined with cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops, and smart squares paved with marble slabs, you can also get to grips with some of the island’s history at the Museum of Prehistoric Thera (the old name for Santorini) or the Archeological Museum.
You can reach it either by cable car from the old port, or by donkey - still a popular choice for today’s visitors, as the 600 or so steps are slippery underfoot from hundreds of years of use. Beyond the sunsets, there are several other attractions, not least the capital, Fira, set high up on the crater. Happily, the sun sinks right over this deep curve, leading to some of the most magnificent sunsets you’ll ever see, blazing with oranges, purples and pinks.Īs a result, of course, it gets extremely crowded - Santorini is popular with honeymooners and couples, many of whom book into hotels carved into the cliffs for the best views. Its unique appearance was formed by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, leaving a C-shaped caldera, or crater, around the top of which several of the island’s prettiest small towns and villages are perched. Why: The supermodel of the Cyclades, Santorini is effortlessly, inescapably beautiful.
Picture perfect: perfect sunset in Santorini Low: It's quiet, and a 90-minute hydrofoil transfer from Corfu… but that discourages crowds.ĭetails: 2. Paxos is around 10km long and 4km wide - perfect to explore without feeling any pressure to explore at all. Oh, and it may also have the best ice-cream on the islands - at Matilda's in Lakka. Paxos may be a tiny speck in the sea, but its cute pebble beaches, shady pine forests, clear waters for snorkelling and small towns crammed with family restaurants dishing up zingy stuffed peppers and grilled fish tend to put spells on people. Boom! Chalky cliffs, creamy sands and deep blue waters appear like an IMAX reveal. Tucked away along Paxos's western coast, getting here involves an intrepid drive and a scrambling descent along a rocky cliff path. Why: When I say Emiritis provides the wildest wow-moment in the Greek Islands, it's not because I have any particular expertise.
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