Following a Bunnik tour of Greece next April/May, I will finish in Athens and am thinking about another week relaxing on one or more Aegean islands not overrun by tourists. We will visit Crete and Santorini as part of the tour. G.
Fraser, Canberra, ACT Syros, capital of the Cyclades, would be my first choice. It’s a real, authentic Greek island in that it has a year-round population that does not depend on tourism for its livelihood. There are far fewer tacky souvenir shops, bars and discos than on the more popular Cycladic islands and it’s off the tour group and cruise vessel circuit.
Syros’ capital Ermoupoli has an outstanding collection of neo-classical architecture. Credit: iStock The capital, Ermoupoli, has an outstanding collection of neo-classical architecture, there are plenty of beaches without throbbing disco music and long lines of beach lounges and umbrellas. The island also has a rich cultural calendar with the Apollon Theatre as its centrepiece.
The fast ferries from Piraeus, the port of Athens, take 21⁄2 hours to reach the island. In the same region, Andros is large and mountainous, with uncharacteristically lush vegetation, popular with mainland Greeks for its food and relaxed style. My fiance and I are eloping to New York City in the first half of 2025, then spending about three weeks in Central America and/or the Caribbean.
We’re looking for a mix of beaches, adventure, culture and nature. What month would be best to go and what would you suggest f.
