Today, the more modest populace of 12,000 inhabit the famous Cycladic “sugar-cube” houses sprinkled liberally over the hillsides and around the natural harbours formed by the island's coastline.įor thousands of years the island's economy was driven by the delicate, white marble, famous for it's translucency and carved into many of the classic Greek artefacts housed in museums around the world. Composed mainly of marble, the island rises out of the central Aegean to it's peak at 771 meters above sea level.Įxcavated remains prove Paros to have been settled since Neolithic times but the island reached it's political and cultural peak during the classic period when it boasted a population of over 60,000. Paros, with its dramatic landscape and fertile plains, embodies all that is associated with the Greek islands. What To Do: According to Hayter, Anafi is a great island for hiking, “and you can camp for free on the beach where the local municipality has provided complimentary facilities to campers such as showers on the beach.” Though if that’s not your jam, he says that the brand-new hotel Ypseli Anafi’s Hive is “a beautiful addition to the island near some of the best beaches, and one I can’t wait to stay at!” As for food? “My partner is Greek and loves octopus, so Anemos is a great restaurant for well-priced, freshly grilled octopus.Could it be that the magic of Paros lies in its crystal subsoil? “Only one hour and 30 minutes away from Santorini by ferry, it’s a (pleasant) surprise this island hasn’t seen the mass tourism of its neighbors.” To get there, he says you can take an 11-hour ferry ride from Athens, which explains why it’s “not an island that people will be flocking to in a hurry.” However, he continues, “it’s perfect to combine with Santorini and Mykonos for first-timers to the Greek Islands looking for something more untouched.” While it may not be for everyone due to its seclusion and lack of activities, Hayter maintains that that’s part of its charm. Why Visit: Dean Hayter, senior travel curator at Origin, says his choice for an “unspoiled Greek hideaway” is the island of Anafi in the Cyclades. But before you start scrolling, prepare yourself - you’re about to feel wanderlust like you wouldn’t believe. Ahead, they offer their insights on not just the islands to visit, but their favorite places to stay, eat, and more within them. So, TZR sat down with a few of those people to help you out. The best place to turn, in that case? Insiders and travel experts who live in or frequently visit the country and know the most ideal places to stay if you’re in want of a hidden gem. While you probably have no problem finding information about where to stay in Santorini or party in Mykonos, unearthing details about more under-the-radar islands in Greece presents slightly more of a challenge.
However, you might consider venturing off the beaten path and trying out some less tourist-infested Greek islands instead in order to avoid the crushing crowds of the most popular places. It’s a magical place, and definitely worth a visit. Don’t let that deter you from jetting off to this beautiful country, though. But if you’ve opened up Instagram lately, you’ve probably noticed it gets a little (OK, a lot) more popular in the summer, especially when it comes to hotspots like Mykonos and Santorini. There’s never a bad time to go to Greece.
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