{"id":19994,"date":"2023-03-17T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T08:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/?p=19994"},"modified":"2023-06-09T12:23:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T11:23:53","slug":"greek-island-alternatives-to-santorini-and-mykonos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/greek-island-alternatives-to-santorini-and-mykonos\/","title":{"rendered":"5 alluring Greek island alternatives to Santorini and Mykonos"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<h3>Take your islomania to lesser-trodden shores this summer for a quieter Greek island getaway<\/h3>\n<span class=\"nectar-dropcap\" >I<\/span>nstagram favourites <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/greece\/santorini\">Santorini<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/greece\/mykonos\">Mykonos<\/a> have glowing reputations for a reason, but travellers looking to castaway without the crowds should sidestep the more popular Greek islands in favour of their equally beautiful (and often more idyllic) counterparts \u2013 which are usually just a short ferry ride away. Rugged clifftops, charming coves, and fragrant forests await island-hoppers who are willing to make the swap this summer\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>1. Syros<\/h2>\n<p>As one of the smallest and most often overlooked islands in the Cyclades,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/greece\/syros\">Syros<\/a>\u00a0still feels relatively undiscovered \u2013 and its neoclassical architecture and Venetian-style mansions in every ice-cream-coloured shade is a refreshing contrast to the whitewashed sugar-cubed aesthetic plastered all over our social media feeds. The bustling port of Hermopoulis is the island\u2019s cultural epicentre, and there\u2019s a thriving arts and music scene in the Vaporia quarter. Sandy and pebbled, Syros has some lovely, quiet beaches \u2013 including Galissas and its more sheltered neighbour, Armeos. And if you really want to go off-the-beaten-track, the dirt roads along the island\u2019s northern side are brilliant for jeep tours, especially the one that takes you to pretty San Mihalis village.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19998&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/aristide-hotel\">Aristide Hotel<\/a> is putting the \u2018City of Hermes\u2019 back on the map for a creative crowd, with its dedicated art gallery and immersive artist residence programme. 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Milos<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/greece\">Greece\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0charms are as many and varied as its islands, though the lunar-like landscape of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/greece\/milos\">Milos<\/a> is truly something special. A quieter and less crowded alternative to Mykonos and Santorini, this Cycladic gem rivals both with its unique volcanic scenery and wraparound ocean views. Fringed by the Aegean Sea on all sides, there are over 75 breath-taking beaches to discover \u2013 ranging from stretches of golden sand to hidden coves only reachable by boat. On the northern coast, don\u2019t miss the moon-like landscape of Sarakiniko, or the magical coves of Papafragas. 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bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0Named after the ethereal white rock formations on the resort\u2019s privately owned waterfront nature preserve,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/domes-white-coast-milos\">Domes White Coast Milos<\/a>\u00a0is an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotel-types\/adults-only-resorts\">adults-only<\/a>\u00a0boutique hotel with individual infinity pools overlooking the Aegean Sea. The hotel champions cubist, minimalist design where whitewashed walls melt into moonlike surroundings. The main pool is bathed in island sunshine from dawn \u2019till dusk \u2013 for a refreshing way to cool off in between dips, just ask for a healthy smoothie to be brought straight to your sun lounger.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Paros<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/greece\/paros\">Paros<\/a> is Greek charm without the glitz, a retreat where you can live like a local away from the crowds. This island is brimming with tiny villages steeped in history \u2013 quaint streets of whitewashed stone and deep blue domes pepper the landscape. Soak up the sun on muted gold sand and dine on fresh\u00a0<em>go\u00fana<\/em>\u00a0at traditional seaside tavernas. The whitewashed harbour village of Naoussa at the northern end of the island is as pretty as a postcard. 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The resort\u2019s fragrant gardens and elegant rooms look over the sparkling Aegean, and you can spot neighbouring Naxos from the lagoon-like swimming pool. Choose any one of the Sea View Suites to bathe in beautiful blue vistas, while some come with their own pools and hot tubs.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Ios<\/h2>\n<p>So much more than its vibrant night life, there\u2019s a laid-back, wave-lapped side to <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/greece\/ios\">Ios<\/a> away from its party-going scene. Mylopotas Beach remains ever-popular for its proximity to Chora and endless stretch of powder-soft sand, but more secluded spots like Kalamos \u2013 a golden bay backed by rocky cliffs sprinkled with olive groves and almond trees \u2013 remain relatively quiet, even in high season. 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