Beautiful beaches barely visible between the masses of crowds as well as extortionate prices for flights and hotels are enough to put holidaymakers off even the most dreamy destinations ....
Unlike the high-energy crowds of Santorini or Mykonos, Hydra is calm, considered and blissfully car-free ... This SaronicIsland jewel delivers the charm of the Cyclades, without the chaos and crowds ... Read more ... No motorbikes either ... .
Holidaymakers can fly to the island from summer 2026 and enjoy quiet beaches and landscapes with lush greenery and vineyards, making it a great alternative to crowded islands such as Santorini... .
Clinging to the vertiginous cliffs of Oia, Santorini’s most photogenic village, the Mystique feels like its own little island world ... • More great hotels in Santorini for an island getaway. • Best cave hotels in Santorini ... • Santorini v Mykonos.