We left behind the 9-day holiday. Some of us spent these 9 days parallel to the heat wave in the city, away from the crowds penetrating the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, and some of us by the sea with the policy of going down to these hot seas. As you know, the concept of vacation is such a relative concept that it is also a choice to follow the mainstream, to get away from the crowds and withdraw into your own shell… As such, it is necessary to choose between beaches that have become a trending topic in social media and coves where phone signals drop to zero. This time, we turned our direction to the Aegean, to the quiet coves to leave a message after the beep. We have determined 3 islands for ourselves in Greece, which are indispensable destinations for practical getaways in summer: Zakynthos, Folegandros, Kythira. These three destinations, which host different shades of blue with their unique coves, are our recommendation for those who want to enjoy the serenity at undiscovered stops during the summer months.
Folegandros
Folegandros, located between the Cyclades archipelago together with the tourist paradise islands such as Mykonos, Sikinos and Anafi in the Aegean Sea, is one of the undiscovered stops of the Aegean with its small area and a population of approximately 1400. Since there is no airport on the island, transportation can only be provided by sea. Folegandros truly reflects the spirit of a Greek island, with this feature and the fact that the city center is not accessible by car.
The island’s landscape reflecting the Greek culture, small squares and 3 separate regions are home to interesting local and artisanal shops, taverns and restaurants. The Chora area is the center of the island, and just ahead of this area is the church of Panagia, which you can climb on foot. Our first recommendation for those who want to watch the unique view of Folegandros from here and watch a calm sunset.
Kartego Beach, which we can call one of the most fascinating spots of the Aegean Sea, is one of the most beautiful bays of Folegandros. You can enjoy the sun and the Aegean Sea here, or you can rent a small boat and visit the bays around the island.
