Five Greek islands,
secret and idyllic

Greece counts nearly six thousand islands. Rather than Santorini or Mykonos, here are five quieter ones, for an idyllic holiday, far from the crowds.

1 KefaloniaIonian Sea

Famed for its wildflowers, Kefalonia unfolds wild landscapes, crystal-clear water and a rugged coast. The fishing village of Asos offers panoramic views, and Myrtos beach its limestone cliffs above a turquoise sea. Our address: NorthPoint, a secluded property of rooms and villas, with a private chef cooking local, seasonal produce.

2 FolegandrosCyclades

Near Santorini, the island lines up its white houses with coloured shutters. Hora distils its village charm, the medieval Kastro quarter its traditional architecture, and Ano Meria its old farms. Lovely beaches at Abeli, Livadaki and Agios Nikolaos. Our address: the Anemi Hotel, contemporary design meeting Cycladic architecture.

3 SerifosCyclades

Easy to reach from Athens, Serifos keeps its charm and calm, far from mass tourism. Hora lines up traditional churches and typical Cycladic architecture; Ganema beach offers shade and rest. Our address: Pende Serifos, eco-friendly residences built of natural materials facing the Aegean.

4 TinosCyclades

Rich in historical and artistic heritage, Tinos charms with its authenticity: villages of elegant architecture, cobbled lanes, and the Cultural Foundation exhibiting the sculptor Halepas. Kolybithra beach delights water-sports lovers. Our address: the Diles & Rinies estate, eight luxury villas among the olive groves, with regional cuisine.

5 AmorgosCyclades

Made famous by "The Big Blue" (1988), the easternmost Cycladic island offers volcanic landscapes made for hiking, between villages, tavernas and traditional architecture. The monastery of Hozoviotissa is one of the most spectacular in Greece. Our address: Vorina Ktismata, a family home in the medieval village, with 360° views of the mountains and the Aegean.

Five islands, five moods, and the same quiet Greece, the one you keep to yourself.