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I've written guidebooks about Greece for 15 years. Here are the hidden-gem locations you've been missing.

Rebecca HallMay 29, 2024, 03:58 IST

As a guidebook writer, I love discovering Greece's hidden gems.Rebecca Hall

As a guidebook writer, I've had the opportunity to explore Greece's hidden-gem locations.
Instead of visiting the most-crowded islands, I recommend checking out Rhodes, Symi, and Hydra.

When travelers think about Greece, they probably think of hot spots like Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos.

But with popular places like Athens posed to be one of the top summer-travel destinations in 2024, many tourists will want to escape the crowds and visit the country's lesser-known spots.

Fortunately, I've spent 15 years writing guidebooks about Greece so I know a lot of great hidden gems.

Here's where I recommend visiting to get a flavor of authentic Greece, far from the well-trodden paths.

Rhodes sees about 300 days of sunshine each year.

Rhodes Old Town was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.Murat An/Shutterstock

I never get tired of the views in Symi.

I always have my camera ready when I arrive in Symi Harbor. Rebecca Hall

Hydra features the world's largest herd of working equines.

Donkeys and mules help Hydra locals transport household goods. Sergii Figurnyi/Shutterstock

The Peloponnese region offers a beautiful mix of mountains and beaches.

Nafplio is one of my favorite places in the Peloponnese region.Florian Augustin/Shutterstock