The turn of Germans in searches of new destinations without hypertourism highlights the popular news website Merkur.de. According to the German website, which has tens of millions of visits every month, “the beautiful islands of Greece are a popular international holiday destination every year, but attract large crowds of tourists. Fortunately, there are still Greek islands that do not suffer from over-tourism and which offer ideal getaways.”

The top of the Merkur.de list is held by Koufonisia which is a serene paradise with emerald waters. They are followed by Samothrace with the wonderful natural “pools” and Alonissos which is “blessed” with turquoise waters, wild nature, enchanting hiking trails as well as the impressive ancient wreck of Peristera for diving. In the next positions are Ikaria as the island of longevity, the butcher Chios of citrus fruits and mastic, h Karpathos which fascinates with its unchanged traditions and exotic beaches, the picturesque Antiparos and the Amorgos with the unique historical and religious monuments. The list ends with Euboeawhich pleasantly surprises with its many alternative activities, and Samos, which has dreamy sandy beaches, beautiful settlements and countless alleys.

Representatives of destinations on the list talk about the new travel trends that attract international tourism:

“Thanks to the range of options we have for decent accommodation and good food, the unique geographical morphology and the versatile activities at all levels, such as hiking, climbing, diving, water sports, dozens of beaches, centuries-old traditions and a multitude of picturesque villages, the island has no hypertourism phenomena are observed. The second largest island of the Dodecanese attracts travelers from Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Scandinavia and other markets in Europe and further afield” explains the Deputy Mayor of Tourism Municipality of Karpathos Tassos Milios.

“Alonissos has all the “raw materials” to satisfy the modern traveler by offering rejuvenation and relaxation experiences without the effects of over-tourism. Accommodations, restaurants, café-bars and other local businesses provide quality services and authentic hospitality while keeping prices at reasonable levels. The tour of the enchanting nature of the island, the visits to the largest natural marine park of the Mediterranean and the diving to the most important shipwreck of classical antiquity, the wreck of Peristera, in combination with the incomparable natural beauty and the exotic blue-green waters form a tourist “product” “the like of which does not exist on another island with these unique characteristics” said the chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Alonissos and a tourist agent Diogenes Theodorou.

“West Samos offers authentic experiences away from the crowds of the popular tourist islands. The enchanting scenery, green slopes and hiking trails through dense forests, gorges in the area of ​​Mount Kerki, waterfalls and crystal clear waters remain largely unexplored by mass tourism. Beaches like the Karlovasos River combine all of the above. Mikro and Megalo Seitani offer unforgettable moments of relaxation in a natural unspoiled environment. On the south side we find Marathokambos, the cave of the great mathematician Pythagoras, endless sandy beaches and villages with traditional architecture” says the deputy mayor of Tourism of Western Samos Evangelos Marnezos.

The mayor of Eastern Samos Paris Papageorgiou explains that “in its own special way, Eastern Samos manages to leave everyone happy, both those who follow the rhythms of the djs at the popular Potokaki and Psili Ammos beaches, and those who are looking for absolute tranquility, but also solitude, in Kyrianni, in Limnonaki and in Tsopela below the village of Spatharai”. “The destination covers a complete range of options as it is ideal for hiking on the paths of Agios Konstantinos and Manolata and for climbing on the slopes of Ambelos, but also for nightlife in Kokkari and on the beach of the city. With the very good climatic conditions as an ally, Eastern Samos keeps the summer alive until November, when the new harvest of the famous Sami wine, Muscat blanc à petits grain, comes out,” he adds.

“The Lesser Cyclades hold a special place in the Cyclades and Greece as a beautiful Polynesian destination with an unspoiled natural environment and a range of interests. We promote each island from the Small Cyclades separately but also as a whole which, together with Naxos, offer the ideal experience for island hopping while reinforcing the already rising trend to visit before and after July and August” emphasized the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades Vangelis Katsaras.