top 5 islands Greece - details and images

This top is with deserted beaches in August, ideal for strolling through suggestive panoramas, local dishes and accommodations where you feel at home. These are not the most visited destinations, but the most suggestive of the visit.

1. MILOS - the most eastern of the Cyclades islands. It attracts and seduces this jewel from the Aegean Sea. Milos forged as a great horseshoe sprouting here and there with colorful villages on the waterfront, rocks and ravines that at sunset catch pink and red cherry shades in the form of deep erosion and tile chalk that seem to be thrown into crystal waters, beautified with cliffs that protect the bays.
The island boasts the most beautiful beaches of the Aegean Sea, talcum powder beaches and stunning waterfalls. To enjoy a sea-filled and nature-like holiday full of simplicity.

The southern coast has a sandy background, the waters are turquoise, and the backs of the rocks are painted white, pink and yellow.
On the south coast to the top of Paliochori, there is a long beach called Firiplaka, a mix of rocky and sandy color. On this coast there are solitary loops for beach and fish taverns.

The northern side is also rich in bays, fishing villages such as Firopotamos, Mandrakia. Also to be seen are Mikitas, Aghios Kostantinos or Pachena Beach, or the beaches closed between the Moon rocks and Sarakiniko, with ravines that open slightly inclined to the sea, allowing you to dive without problems.

To reach this island, you must fly to Santorini, then ferry to Milos.


SIFNOS - Sifnos is located in the group of Cyclades islands in Greece. The main town, close to the center, known as Apollonia.
The island has a wave of white houses climbing up a slope and sliding down the valley and then resuming its altitude on a second hill. Apollonia Capital, 5 km from the sea, in the heart of the rural area of ​​Sifnos. The island is known for pottery, pure architecture and an anthology of styles, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
People come here to admire the most beautiful medieval villages, Kastro, the former capital of the island, which today boasts hotels with a charming sight.


AMORGOS - Situated at the eastern edge of the Cyclades and adjacent to the Dodecanese islands, Amorgos appears on an elongated map, sloping on a map - a little memory of a seahorse. Widely accepted as authentic and beautiful, the island is renowned for its paths and walkways, its spirit-loving spirit (grape liqueur) and its aromatic plants. Although sometimes shrouded in what some have called "melancholy," Amorgos impresses visitors very positively. It has several centers: two active ports, and Chora - the main city - in a separate location. This means that visitors should be ready to move.


FOLEGANDROS - There are a variety of very quiet beaches around the island of Folegandros, many of which require a hike to reach them. You can find some small beaches around the Karavostasi port. About 400 meters from Karavostasi, just above the small hill, is Vardia Beach and Livadi Beach and Camping Area. From Ano Meria you can go from 40 to 90 minutes to reach many beaches, the most beautiful being Agios Georgios, to the northeast. Agios Giorgios is one of the most beautiful beaches in summer, when a breeze is enough to keep cool under the trees, and the walk from Ano Meria is very pleasant. From Hora, a road goes north, embracing the top of the cliff and breathtaking views, before suddenly descending to the wonderful sandy beach of Vathi Bay and the beaches of Angali and Agios Nikolaos, two of which are two places to eat and get drinks, Papalagi.


ASTIPALEA - Beaches, pure and seductive, the beaches of Astypalaia may not have a cosmopolitan atmosphere, but they also offer something else: translucent water, relaxation and tranquility. The most beautiful beach on the island is Kaminakia, but Vatses, Livadi, Steno and Psili Ammos are also wonderful.

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