The most important takeaway is that Greece is an incredible destination and, while the big islands are no doubt beautiful, there are literally hundreds of others that can provide the same experience, if not a more authentic one. SEE FOLEGANDROS ON OUR 8-DAY ADVENTURE CRUISE NOW Follow the zigzag path up the hill behind town to be rewarded with breathtaking views and, you guessed it, a blazing sunset that’s second-to-none. Its main town, Chora, is perched on a cliff and closed to traffic, so there’s a very relaxed vibe, but the real magic happens at the Church of Panagia. Just an hour from Santorini, the island of Folegandros sees more Athenian holidaymakers than it does foreigners. SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID’S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS & MORE 1. The Cyclades island group comprises over 200 islands that aren’t Santorini or Mykonos, and these just happen to be three of the best. The challenge is to find an island that’ll deliver a quintessential Greek island experience without the crowds and that, it turns out, isn’t actually too difficult. They happen all over Greece – all over the world in fact – and the same goes for that unforgettable seafood meal and those whitewashed houses that clog your Instagram feed. The good news is that, contrary to popular belief, sunsets aren’t just limited to Santorini. RELATED: HOW TO AVOID THE CROWDS IN MYKONOS AND SANTORINI
Besides, Greece is popular for a reason and if you want to find out why, that’s your prerogative.
So what should we do? Avoid Greece altogether? While it’s certainly an option, it doesn’t exactly help a country that relies so heavily on tourism.
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