A list of the Greek islands with the best beaches according to the preferences of Swiss travelers was announced by the Swiss Blick (https://www.blick.ch/life/reisen/fernweh/inseln/das-sind-die-schoensten-straende- griechenlands-id16580175.html).

According to Switzerland’s largest newspaper, Crete with Elafonisi and Naxos with Plaka it is the Greek islands that impress more with the dreamy beaches, the alternative activities and the picturesque villages that “hug” the sandy shores. High on the preferences of Swiss friends of relaxation and sunbathing is Ios, with the beach of Mylopotas “promising” unforgettable moments. Blick’s list also includes Paros, Milos, Mykonos and Corfu. As the article typically mentions, Greece is a favorite destination of the Swiss, especially in the summer when they have the opportunity to choose one of its countless terrestrial island paradises.

“In recent years, our call has received a great response from markets in Europe but also further afield such as America and Australia, which are looking for quality in the Cyclades. Austria, Switzerland, Germany are markets where the range of options that Naxos offers to families, couples and friends of activities has been highlighted. The season has started dynamically and a flow is expected from both Greece and abroad”, said the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades, Vangelis Katsaras.

“Ios is a destination with different faces that escapes the spectrum of hyper-tourism. Fun and endless beaches are an experience for many Greek and international travelers. At the same time, we enriched our ​”product”​ with new options such as trails, diving, cycling, gastronomy, culture, festivals and sports events. In Ios, the traffic expands before and after the summer months”, added the President of the Committee of the Municipality of Ieton, Antonis Mettos.