This highlights the modern trend of “twin destinations”. in a survey by Travel Weekly which suggests five of the best unconventional Greek islands that offer unique travel experiences without the crowds of the corresponding established Greek tourism names.
In the first place of the “secret five” in the list of Travel Weekly is Astypalaia, which according to the popular British media “is one of the best kept secrets of the Dodecanese, it resembles a butterfly and has a traditional white villages, impressive sunsets and amazing beaches.
Everything a person dreams of, except for the crowds.” Followed by Milos, Symi, Paxos and Ithaca. In contrast, the five islands that are always in front are Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Corfu and Kos .
Unexplored destinations
The article points out that the demand for new unexplored destinations is becoming more intense every year, as evidenced by international internet searches. It is noted that the interest shown by British journalists and travel agents in sustainable innovations, alternative activities and beauty of Astypalaia presented by the mayor of the island Nikos Komineas at the international tourism exhibition in London, WTM, in the context in the sustainability marathon organized by the EOT Office of Great Britain. “Astypalaia is developing into a sustainable destination, unique by world standards. The response of travelers to the changes is amazing. We expect a tourist year with excellent dynamics”, said the deputy mayor of the Municipality of Astypalaia, Kostas Kambylis.