Six Greek Islands which one can visit and enjoy off season – without the crowds and practical difficulties faced by a tourist in a place suffocatingly full of people – presents the British Times.

“Some islands are regaining their character after the summer heat and the crowds that overwhelm them. The larger ones, including Crete, Corfu and Andros, are not solely dependent on tourism. Their valleys and hills are full of sheep, farms and sleepy villages, while the seaside towns are buzzing with students, live music and bustling cafes all year round,” the report says.

In addition, in the off-season – when summer ends – accommodation prices drop by almost half, while the weather remains warm and sunny.

The 6 islands

Aegina

The picturesque port and the old town with its traditional cafes and Byzantine temples, the archaeological sites of Afaia and Kolona and the warm sea all year round, are extolled among the advantages of the island.

Syros

Special reference to Ermoupoli – the administrative center of the island and a student town – “urban and cultured without a trace of touristic alteration. . Throughout the year, you’ll see street parties, art festivals and religious celebrations (on Twelfth Night, the boats in the harbor shoot off flares, a fantastic sight)’.

Crete

“With its mild year-round climate, swimming on its enchanting beaches is a delightful challenge,” the article reads.
Apart from the beaches, there is a whole Minoan culture to explore: Knossos, Phaistos and Malia are a different world without the hordes of tourists. In addition there are Roman ruins, Byzantine monasteries and Ottoman monuments. As the 19th century British satirist Saki commented: “The people of Crete unfortunately produce more history than they can consume locally.”
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Corfu

“The tourist traps close in winter and the locals return to their marble alleys” writes the Times about the aristocratic Corfu.

man’s

“Unlike most of its Cycladic neighbors, Andros is extremely green, incredibly diverse and “ignores” mass tourism. Even in summer, most visitors explore pristine beaches and misty mountain regions and never feel crowded.”

Rhodes

“Even in the winter months, temperatures tend to be mild, and there are a growing number of hotels that stay open year-round to help those in the know take advantage of this,” the article says, making particular reference to Rhodes’ Medieval Town, Mandraki. and Lindos.