La Repubblica gives its own “answer” to the question of hypertourism through a trip to the Cyclades.

The international medium urges its readers “to leave Mykonos and Santorini to the crowds and look for corners of Greece where they can enjoy history and legend in an atmosphere of intense spirituality without crowds and among centuries-old olive trees, ancient temples, churches and monasteries”.

According to the lengthy tribute “or Sifnos represents the essence of the Cyclades. Nature, culture and Christianity are felt in every square meter. The island has scattered over 300 chapels and churches including the chapel of the Seven Martyrs where the small blue dome joins the surrounding sea. OR Naxos stands out for the true natural monuments over 600 years old. Walking here is like immersing yourself in a millennia-old history that “ties” man to the earth. At sunset, the ancient rocks of the largest island of the Cyclades create captivating visual plays of light and shadow. Ios is Greece’s timeless place of youthful energy that is evolving into a sophisticated destination of history and culture. Homer’s tomb and the prehistoric settlement of Skarkos attract the international interest of travelers from all countries and ages”.

The tribute published in the insert of Il Venerdi newspaper also refers to the uniqueness of Keros and Delos which continue to fascinate with their archaeological findings. Representatives of the Municipalities of Naxos and Small Cyclades, Ieta and Sifnos who participated in the journalistic mission by this medium, talk about the data of the next tourist season 2025.

“Looking ahead to 2025, our efforts are focused on expanding the season. Our narrative, which finds a response in international media and tourism professionals, focuses on the evolution of Ios in a new travel experience that combines diving, hiking, cycling, gastronomy, archaeological monuments, cultural events and sports on the sand”said the president of the Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Ieton Antonis Mettos.

“Our goal is quality tourism. We continuously promote Naxos by highlighting known and unknown aspects of its authenticity in a multitude of markets with the aim of attracting travelers with special interests in history, alternative activities and exploring picturesque villages and nature”added the Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades Vangelis Katsaras.

“Culinary wealth, pottery and traditions will be integral components of our appeal for the new season, reaching out to traveling audiences who are not satisfied with just the sun and the sea but want to be introduced to the local culture and experience the different”explains the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Sifnos, Yiannis Rafeletos.