'I'm a travel writer and Greece's best island isn't Crete, Corfu or Santorini'

This charming little Greek island surpasses renowned holiday destinations like Corfu, Crete, or Santorini, according to a travel writer. Paxos offers a compact island experience with a select array of attractions and activities.

The allure of such destinations rests in their guarantee of a peaceful and leisurely getaway. Tourists can dedicate their time to uncovering the island's secluded bays, captivating grottos, and stunning coastlines, whilst also venturing to neighbouring isles.

Nights provide a calm sanctuary, presenting chances to enjoy tranquil meals at delightful, traditional tavernas. Travel Writer Kendall Hill remarked that the Greek islands boast "natural beauty, the abundance of sea and sunshine"

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Boasting numerous direct routes from the UK, it remains a favoured destination for British travellers, reports the Express. Kendall wrote: "My favourite Greek island? It's usually the last one I visited.

"This year alone I've swooned over Santorini (despite the daunting crowds), spent an exceptional day at Lesbos, and found myself torn between the desert-island vibes of Kos and the rustic charm and ancient ruins of Kéa, just an hour from Athens but still surprisingly undiscovered."

He continued: "Recently, though, I had to decide where to go away with friends next year and, after a torturous process that I imagine is not unlike picking a favourite child - assuming you have two dozen or so who are precious to you - I eventually settled on Paxos."

Paxos belongs to the Ionian cluster, the "green" islands draped in olive, pine and cypress trees off Greece's western coastline, positioned just south of Albania and opposite Italy.

The writer went on: "Lined with pastel palazzi, the picturesque legacy of four centuries of Venetian rule, it has enough restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques to easily fill a week of discovery.

"The island has no fancy hotels, but it does have many splendid villas you can rent for four or 14, conceived by people with far more money and taste than I could ever muster."

Next time you jet off to Greece and go to the main holiday hotspots, consider this underrated isle to spend your much needed relaxation.

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