9KOLONA, KYTHNOS

Kythnos is one of the least-visited islands in Greece, despite (or perhaps because of) being so close to Athens.

Those who skip past is are missing out on this beauty of a beach. Kolona is one of several double beaches in Greece, with water on either side of its sands. Many yachts make a stop here on their way out of the marinas in Athens. If you don’t have yacht of your own then you’ll have to make do with a water taxi or an intrepid hike from the port.