14 Quiet Greek Islands for a Relaxing Summer Holiday
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Agistri is a small island, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in beautiful scenery. There are plenty of stunning beaches, all of them beautiful and when visiting in shoulder season often completely deserted.
Dragonera Beach is one of the nicest beaches on Agistri. There are a small kiosk and a few sun loungers, and of course the alluring green-blue ocean with a comfortable temperature throughout most of the year.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.
