Many tourists go to the same places in Greece. Now the country is investing money to highlight other places that are just as beautiful, but less crowded.
Kalymnos' tourism season peaks in the fall with the Kalymnos Climbing Festival. But adventure junkies can get their kicks year-round, with a host ofKalymnos can be easily reached by boat from nearby Kos, with crossings taking 45 minutes by ferry and 25 minutes by speedboat. In high season, it's also accessible by plane from Athens.Ios, also known as Io or Nio, is located between Santorini and Naxos, and was once seen exclusively as a party destination.
Once known purely as a party island, Ios in the Cyclades is embracing its other attributes, including beautiful beaches and ancient Greek archaeological settlements.Alongside history, visitors to Ios can also explore its plentiful beaches, and hiking and diving spots, before tucking into some of the local cheeses for which the island is famed.There is no airport in Ios. The island can be accessed by ferry or speedboat from both Athens and the other Cyclades islands.
Andros, one of the biggest islands of the Cyclades, boasts a diverse landscape of waterfalls, forests and beaches, making it a haven for hikers., or try their hand at windsurfing or scuba diving, before sampling the local cuisine. Arts and culture fans can check out Andros' collection of monasteries, galleries and museums, including the Archaeological Museum of Andros and the Museum of Contemporary Art.There is no airport in Andros. The island can be reached by ferry from Rafina port on the outskirts of Athens.One of the Dodecanese islands, Astypalea has a rich ancient history.
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