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The best Greek islands without a car
On some Greek islands a car is essential; on others it is just in the way. These are compact and walkable enough to enjoy on foot, by boat or by the odd bus.
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Hýdra
Ύδρα · Saronic Gulf
A car-free stone-mansion port a fast ferry from Athens — donkeys do the hauling.
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2
Koufoníssia
Κουφονήσια · Cyclades
Tiny and low, ringed by shallow turquoise coves you reach on foot.
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3
Kastellórizo
Καστελλόριζο · Dodecanese
Greece's far-eastern outpost — one jewel-box harbour of colourful houses and a blue sea cave.
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4
Chálki
Χάλκη · Dodecanese
A tiny island of restored neoclassical mansions around the quiet Nimborió harbour.
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5
Spétses
Σπέτσες · Saronic Gulf
A largely car-free island of grand sea-captains' mansions and a heroine of the 1821 revolution.
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6
Sými
Σύμη · Dodecanese
An amphitheatre of pastel neoclassical mansions around one perfect harbour.
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Antíparos
Αντίπαρος · Cyclades
A short channel from Páros, with a relaxed Chóra and a cavern of giant stalactites.
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