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Tourism, as expected, is declining significantly this year in the whole world. Most Greek islands have only a few travellers. Especially the islands that welcomed tourists from countries, like the USA, Russia and England, are almost empty, giving us the opportunity to rediscover them and have a great time away from the crowds.

With that in mind, I travelled to Santorini in July. The island was almost empty, but without being depressing. The dazzling beauty of the Caldera and the cobblestone paths of Fira and Oia are enough to blow your mind and enjoy every moment on the island. Everything was moving at a more human pace, there was no traffic on the streets, the villages were very clean, the shopkeepers were relaxed and willing to serve you.

In addition, everything was much cheaper t...

Kythnos is a yet unspoiled Greek island, although it is located so close to Athens (only 1,5 hours from Lavrio port and 3 hours from Piraeus port). It is a typical Cycladic island, with charming beaches and whitewashed houses built on the steep cliffs. Car rental in Kythnos is the best way to see the island. To the most beaches, even to famous Kolona, there is dirt road, so having a 4X4 car is a must. By this kind of car, you have the opportunity not to miss a single beach. The beaches of Kythnos are virgin, a true heaven on earth, which is totally worth the visit. Without a car, it is impossible to explore the place, as Kythnos is a large island with more than 70 beaches and 6 beautiful villages, spread all over the island.

Read here all the insider’s tips about the points of interest...