7Kimolos

The tiny island of Kimolos is a godsend for anyone searching for peace and quiet.

Just next to Milos, this volcanic island is almost entirely overlooked by tourists but offers both sandy and pebbly beaches, a clutch of museums and churches and the traditional town of Chorio where tavernas spill into sunlit squares populated only by locals. Go for a day trip from Milos even if you’re not staying to glimpse the real Greece without the crowds.