The popular news site Merkur.de highlights the desire of Germans to find new destinations without hyper-tourism.
According to the German website, which is visited by tens of millions of people every month, “the beautiful islands of Greece are becoming a popular international holiday destination every year, but they attract large crowds of tourists. Fortunately, there are still islands in Greece that do not suffer from crowds and offer ideal conditions for a holiday.” At the top of the Merkur.de list is Koufonisia, a quiet paradise with emerald waters.
What follows is Samothrace with its wonderful natural “pools” and Alonissos“blessed” with turquoise waters, wildlife, charming hiking trails, and the impressive ancient shipwreck of Peristera (for diving enthusiasts).
Next come Ikaria, like an island of longevity, fragrant Chios (with citrus and mastic), Karpathoscaptivating with its unchanging traditions and exotic beaches, picturesque Antiparos and Amorgos with unique historical and religious monuments.
The list is completed Eviawhich pleasantly surprises with a variety of alternative entertainment and Samoswhere there are romantic secluded sandy beaches, beautiful villages and countless alleys for walking.
“With a variety of decent accommodation and good food options, a unique geographical morphology and a variety of activities at all levels such as hiking, climbing, diving, water sports, historical sites and many picturesque villages, the island is not subject to any phenomena of hypertourism.
«The second largest island in the Dodecanese attracts travelers from Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Scandinavia and other European markets and beyond“, says Tasos Milios, Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Karpathos.
“Alonissos has all the tools to satisfy the modern traveller, offering a rejuvenating and relaxing holiday without the consequences of overtourism.”Accommodation, restaurants, cafes, bars and other local businesses provide quality service and genuine hospitality while keeping prices reasonable” said the chairman of the tourism committee of the municipality of Alonissos and travel agent Diogenes Theodorou.
The Mayor of East Samos, Paris Papageorgiou, stresses that “inEastern Samos manages to keep everyone happy in its own way: from those who follow the rhythms of DJs on the popular beaches of Potokaki and Psili Ammos to those who seek absolute peace and solitude“.
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