Not Crete, not Corfu: These are the 9 most beautiful places in Greece

is without question one of the most popular holiday destinations in Germans. But there are significantly more than just Crete, Corfu and Santorini, only: Many do not know anything. We therefore did not pay attention to the popularity, but “only” made it in beauty and found a few insider tips, whatThe most beautiful places in Greececoncern.

It is certain:is an extremely beautiful country, with great people, breathtaking nature, a lot of hospitality and inimitable culture. You should therefore travel to Greece as often as possible. We would have a few suggestions wherever things could go.

The small island of Kastelorizo ​​is located in the eastern Mediterranean, almost three kilometers off the Turkish coast - which is why there is always a dispute over whether the island now belongs to Greece or Turkey. The only 600 people who live there cannot be disturbed by them - why? Because life on Kastelorizo ​​is beautiful. The many colorful houses at the harbor alone put you in a good mood. The highlights on Kastelorizo ​​include a visit to the blue grotto and the panorama on the mountain monastery of Sankt Georg, for which you only have to climb 400 steps.

The beautiful island of Skopelos is one of the northern sporades in the Aegean (sometimes Magnesian islands are sometimes called). And the greatest thing about Skopelos: It is one of the greenest islands of Greece with dense pine forests that reach up to the coast, so that you can find great shadow spaces when hanging on the beach. Because the tight and steep streets of the old town of the island are too narrow for cars, the garbage there is still picked up with donkey carts - the spectacle alone is almost worth a trip to Skopelos. But overall: If you are looking for peace and want to slow down, you are in good hands on this island. And if any of them the musical comedyOh mamawith Amanda Seyfried, the island may seem to be familiar with them: parts of the film were shot both in the small chapel of Agios Ioannis and on the beautiful beach of Cape Amarandos.

The name alone sounds like music: Chalkidiki, sometimes also called Halkidiki. It is a peninsula on the mainland of Greece, in Macedonia. The peninsula lies, logical, by the sea and can come up with a total of 522 km of coast - wow! This huge amount of coast comes about because Chalkidiki protrudes into the Aegean Sea in three finger -like land tongues. Their names: Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos. Kassandra is beautiful, but the best known and most visited of the three land tongues. If you like it calmer, Sithonia is more recommended. Athos is only accessible to a limited extent. But back to the coast: there are many stripes with white sand. And because in many places it goes relatively flat into the water, which is why a trip there is also worthwhile for families. The possibly most beautifulChalkidiki can be found on Sithonia, such as Tristinika or Cavourotripes.

Pilio is a mountain range that extends to the Mediterranean and itsForm the peninsula of the same name, which separates the Pagasitic Gulf from the Aegean. The mountainousis densely overgrown and full of deciduous forests, which is why they are also called "Switzerland of Greece". What is better about Pilio (sometimes also called Pilion): there are also great ones there, however, many of them are only within walking distance. However, this has the advantage that it is often deserted there and that you often have the beaches for yourself. So if you like to travel away from mass tourism, love nature and like to be among yourself, you should definitely take a trip to Pilio. The terrace -shaped village of Makrinitsa, which is also called the Balcony Pilios, is also recommended. A historical steam locomotive also drives across the island, on a very great route, which is also highly recommended.

If you think of the Ionic Sea, you may come to mind. But another island there is almost an insider tip, namely the greatLefkada, which is connected to the mainland via a movable swimming bridge in the Levkas channel. And who theThe island sees (particularly recommended: the beaches Kathisma and Porto Katsiki), which are located under limestone cliffs, it quickly becomes clear, why Lefkada is also called "the white pearl". The sight is really breathtakingly beautiful. It is great, however, that the island inside is totally green and you can reach rustic mountain villages along serpentines along the mountain Elati. From Lefkada you can also take a great ferry trip to the neighboring island of Kefalonia or translate to Zakynthos, where you canAnd can even watch sea turtles.

The capital of Greece? Athens - of course you know. However, what very few should know is that the beautiful port city of Nafplio was on the Peloponnes times Greece's capital, although the whole thing was a while ago, namely between 1823 and 1834. What you should know when visiting Nafplio: The city is about 140 kilometers away from Athens and is so nice that it is always drawing there at the weekend. A visit to the city is therefore particularly recommended during the week if you are comparatively relaxed through the narrow streets of theStroll with their Venetian flair and stop in the small cafes and taverns. If you are there, you should also make a stop at the Corinth Canal and get up to the Palamidi fortress. If you have taken the 857 steps up to the top, you will be rewarded with a really fantastic view. Also great: a walk on the Arvanitia promenade around the Akronafplia castle, preferably at.

Even if the name sounds a bit like that of a Swedish Death Metal band: Amorgos represents the opposite. It is beautiful Cyclades island in the Aegean. Mykonos and Santorini are also part of it, but Amorgos is similarly beautiful, but much calmer and not so overcrowded. Hiking lovers in particular get their money's worth on amorgos. The old donkey paths between the villages are ideal for getting to know the island properly. A special highlight is the old rock monastery Panagia Chozoviotissa on a steep slope, 300 meters above sea level. If Greece, then here!

Well, a little Crete sneaked into this list, namely the Loutro, framed by steep slopes in the south of the island - which is actually only accessible by ferry or water taxi (there are no cars there, very pleasant). And as so often, when something is more difficult to achieve, it is all the more beautiful. The bays there therefore have crystal clear, turquoise water (really great: the Glyka Nera beach in the east), and a few wonderful hiking routes lead through spectacular gorges such as Aradena or Samaria.

In the Saronic Gulf, in the west of the Aegean, the goat island of Aegina is located about 25 km southwest of Athens. So if you come to the Greek capital, a trip to Aegina is warmly recommended, especially since the island really has a lot to offer: great food, crystal -clear water, even as beautiful temples as the acropolis there is: the aphaii temple. Similar to Italy, the island is best explored by borrowing a Vespa and exploring the island on it. For example, the small fishing town of Perdika, from where small boats commute to the uninhabited island of Moni. And, very important: the island is a pistachio growing area, which is why one should not forget to eat everything where pistachios are in. Yummy!