Them “ten last untouched paradises” of Greece is suggested by the Daily Telegraph to millions of British travellers, based on the experience and criteria of its travel editors.

As it is characteristically mentioned in the article, “scattered in the blue-green sea, the Greek islands are unlike anything else on earth. They are the stepping stones to sunny freedom, the thyme-scented breeze, the “sleepy” olive groves and the nocturnal resins, under a brilliant “frieze” of stars. There is something elemental about these islands. After a few days, you breathe more deeply, move more slowly, tune into forgotten biorhythms. You are getting lazy. So what could be more exciting than choosing a Greek island with a name you may never have heard of before.”

The mythical Ikaria of the god Dionysus and Icarus, n Amorgos of the “Infinite Blue” and the “extremely beautiful” Alonissos that makes you sing out loud, are the three islands that top the list. Her revelation follows Anafisthe Nisyros emerging like lost Atlantis, the Kythera that “hang” from the southern end of the Peloponnese, the Samothrace with the captivating sunsets, and Folegandros with her “lethargic” beauty. The list of Greek paradises is completed by the relaxed ones Koufonisia with the architecture reminiscent of sugar cubes and the always charming Kastelorizo that “steals hearts”.

Speaking to APE, representatives of destinations on the list refer to this season:

“Alonissos shows great potential. The development of diving, underwater weddings and our sustainable practices have put the island on the “map” of international tourism. July closed with a 5% increase in arrivals compared to last year, August is expected to have 90% to 100% occupancy and September is expected to expand the season. At the same time, new infrastructure projects that we are launching, such as biological cleaning, the replacement of water supply networks and the new port in Spartines, will mark a new “road” of sustainable development for Alonissos”, said the Mayor of Alonissos, Petros Vafinis.

“Koufonisia, Donoussa, Schinoussa and Heraklia together with Naxos constitute the “Polynesia” of Greece and have emerged as a pole of attraction for travelers from all over the world. Traffic throughout the summer is consistently at high levels with arrivals breaking records at intervals, while occupancy for August will “touch” 100%. The travel flows will be very significant throughout September as well”, pointed out the Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades, Vangelis Katsaras.