8 under-the-radar places to visit in Greece if you're trying to avoid tourists

The emerald, pool-like waters of Aponisos Beach are ideal for snorkelling.Aerial-motion via Shutterstock

• Greece has managed to slow down the infection rate of COVID-19, and is ready to welcome tourists from June 15.
• The country is offering cheaper flights to visitors by cutting transportation taxes this summer, so it could become more popular than ever as international travel becomes safe again.
• If you're trying to avoid tourists, the country's more under-the-radar, less crowded destinations might be a better option than Mykonos or Santorini.
• From exotic villages like Sivota to charming little islands like Symi, here are 8 non-touristy places to add to your Greek bucket list.

Greece is one of the European countries that has managed to slow down its COVID-19 infection rate and contain the virus early on.

As Insider's Sophie-Claire Hoeller reported, the country went into lockdown early, and it credits this move for having a relatively low number of coronavirus cases and related deaths. According to Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, Greece has seen 3,049 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 182 related deaths.

Now, the country is set to welcome all tourists from June 15, when international flights to Athens and Thessaloniki are expected to resume — and it's offering cheaper flights to visitors by cutting transportation taxes this summer, which means it could become more popular than ever as travel becomes safe again.

If you're trying to avoid other tourists — especially as social distancing rules still apply — then swapping overcrowded hotspots for lesser-known gems might be the best way to go.

Greek islands like Kythira or Folegandros, and cities like Kavala, remain off the radar of most tourists, yet still serve as gorgeous summer destinations.

Mostly frequented by locals or an elite of seasoned travellers, they offer beautiful beaches with crystalline waters, verdant peaks, and precious archaeological sites, in a delightful blend of nature, history, and culture.

Here are eight non-touristy places to add to your Greek bucket list.