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Discover Underrated Greek Islands Beyond Santorini's Crowds

1. Folegandros: The Cliffside Sanctuary

Folegandros, Greece

The island's iconic Panagia Church, perched dramatically on a steep cliff, was built on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

2. Symi: The Sponge-Diver's Legacy

Symi, Greece

Symi's vibrant neoclassical harbour mansions are a testament to the immense wealth generated by its historic sponge-diving fleet.

3. Astypalea: The Aegean Butterfly

Astypalea, Greece

Astypalea, often called the 'butterfly of the Aegean' due to its distinct shape, uniquely blends Cycladic white-washed architecture with Dodecanese influences.

4. Kastellorizo: Greece's Eastern Outpost

Kastellorizo, Greece

Greece's most easterly island, Kastellorizo's grand, colourful buildings hint at its forgotten past as a wealthy trading port.

5. Tilos: The Eco-Pioneer

Tilos, Greece

Tilos holds the distinction of being Greece's first designated 'no-hunting' island, a pioneering sanctuary for its diverse birdlife.

6. Kimolos: The Chalky Heart

Kimolos, Greece

Kimolos, whose name means 'chalk' in ancient Greek, is a volcanic island whose soft, white rock was historically mined and used for various purposes.

7. Anafi: The Argonauts' Refuge

Anafi, Greece

According to ancient Greek mythology, Anafi dramatically rose from the Aegean Sea to offer refuge to the Argonauts during a storm.

8. Nisyros: Walking on a Volcano

Nisyros, Greece

Nisyros is home to a still-active volcano, whose caldera features accessible hydrothermal craters that bubble with fumaroles.

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