Lesser-Known Greek Islands: Underrated Gems Far from the Crowds

Assos with beautiful bay. Kefalonia , Ionian islands.

When most people picture Greece, they see the blue domes of Santorini, the club‑lit shores of Mykonos or the sweeping mass of Crete. But let me tell you a secret: the soul‑stirring magic of the Aegean and Ionian Seas often hides on much smaller specks of land that barely make it onto glossy brochures. Imagine drifting past sea‑sculpted caves off Paxos, paddling a kayak along Naxos’ silent coves, or clinking glasses on a private sunset cruise around Antiparos. Picture yourself gliding across the glowing lake inside Kefalonia’s Melissani Cave, or losing track of time in the slow‑motion villages of Ikaria. These are the islands where you trade queues for quiet, resorts for real life, and crowded promenades for crystal‑clear bays you might share only with a curious sea turtle. If you’re craving nature, peace, and a more personal experience, then it’s time to get off the beaten track and discover the most underrated Greek islands!

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The Best Places for Scuba Diving in Corfu

View of the island of Corfu, where many scuba diving providers offer activities.

I guess the recent 600 °C perceived have prompted me to write about the best places for scuba diving in Corfu. In case you were looking for a new recipe for carbonara, sorry to disappoint. If you find one, however, you are more than welcome to forward it to me!

Holiday time has arrived, and I can almost hear my suitcase, which has obviously been packed for a while, calling me to report from the living room. This year, I decided to combine my budget (certainly not seven figures) with landscapes that would fill my heart as well as my eyes. Corfu was definitely the chosen one!

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