With rising temperatures and increasing crowds, head out-of-season to those islands that are ‘open’ year round for a serene experience.
Greek islands are usually the domain of visitors after a diet of Hellenistic S’s and a strong cocktail or three. But with rising temperatures, the summer months increasingly mean swarms and sweat. The solution? Head to those islands that have a permanent population and don’t slam shut their shutters when sun-seekers have departed. This gives you some space to dine in cosy tavernas, hike empty trails and enjoy serene, crowd-free sites.
The mythological island of Artemis, Goddess of Hunting, Leros has several appealing villages. But the most fascinating is Lakki, whose “Rational” architecture is the legacy of fascist leader Mussolini during the Italian Occupation in WWII. The ordered wide streets, former officers’ villas and apartment blocks with their curved balconies remain intact. Granted, all the popular beach areas close here after the summer season, but the main settlement, Panteli, still operates.
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