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The 20 most beautiful Greek islands for the summer by the Evening Standard

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A list of the 20 most beautiful Greek islands was published by the British newspaper Evening Standard.

“Crystal clear waters, sun, souvlaki, and a different side of Greece without overcrowding” promises travel editor Laura Hampson, choosing 20 of the 227 inhabited islands of the country.

The top of the list is occupied by Naxos with paradise beaches and special historical monuments.

Follow the Serifos with the white villages, the sunny Patmos for an unforgettable Easter, the refreshing Amorgos and graphics Astypalea with the historic settlements.

In the next places is the family Corfuthe beautiful Symi and the imposing Santorini.

The list goes on and on Cretethe gastronomic Sifnosthe secular Mykonosthe youth Virus of paths and monasteries, the timeless Parosτη Zakynthos with the famous Shipwreck, the unforgettable Kefaloniathe exotic Apple and the idyllic Lefkada.

Finally, in the list stand out the Skopelos to the island of Mamma Mia, the Skiathos with the night life but also the Man’s distinguished for its arts and unique beaches.

Representatives of destinations on the list convey to the RES the climate of the time:

“The international press is responding warmly to the evolution of Ios. “The Municipality strengthens this direction with” green “initiatives, infrastructure projects, culture festivals and improvement of the walking network”, says the Mayor of Ieton, Gikas Gikas.

“With a systematic effort, Astypalea shows the future by combining sustainability, quality, tradition and special forms of tourism. The tourism industry shows its interest earlier, creating a climate of optimism “, adds the Mayor of Astypalea, Nikos Komineas.

“We have been seeing a significant increase in bookings from abroad and especially from Great Britain in Skopelos lately. Mamma Mia excursions, diving, hiking, monasteries and gastronomy, are elements that we highlight this year and have a great response “, says the President of the Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Skopelos, Ioanna Efstathiou.

“Through activities such as the religious music festival and the operation of a” smart “kiosk that” tells “the history of Patmos, we promote religiosity and traditions, as part of an experience that captivates tourists, especially in recent years. “, Points out the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of Patmos, Nikos Koutouzos.

“The interest of travelers from abroad has begun. We bring Naxos to the fore, conquering new firsts internationally. The beaches without crowds, the local products and the activities in nature place Naxos at the top “, emphasizes the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of Naxos and Small Cyclades, Vangelis Katsaras.

“According to a recent research by the Municipality, in the post-covid era, tourists have discovered in Andros a safe haven of peace and rejuvenation through paths, arts and exotic waters”, notes the Deputy Mayor of Tourism, Nikos Moustakas.

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