She urges her readers to “leave Mykonos and Santorini to the crowds”
“La Repubblica” gives its own “answer” to the issue of overtourism through a trip to Cyclades. The international medium urges its readers “to leave Mykonos and Santorini to the crowds and to look for corners of Greece where they can enjoy history and legend in a climate of intense spirituality without crowds and among centuries-old olive trees, ancient temples, churches and monasteries.
According to the extensive dedication “h Sifnos represents the essence of the Cyclades. Nature, culture and Christianity are felt in every square meter. The island has more than 300 chapels and churches scattered among them the chapel of the Seven Martyrs where the small blue dome joins the surrounding sea. OR Naxos stands out for the true natural monuments over 600 years old. Walking here is like immersing yourself in a millennia-old history that “ties” man to the earth. At sunset, the ancient rocks of the largest island of the Cyclades create captivating visual games of light and shadow. OR Virus is Greece’s timeless place of youthful energy evolving into a sophisticated destination of history and culture. The tomb of Homer and the prehistoric settlement of Skarkos attract the international interest of travelers from all countries and ages.”
The tribute published in the insert of Il Venerdi newspaper also refers to the uniqueness of Keros and Delos which continue to fascinate with their archaeological finds. Representatives of the Municipalities of Naxos and Small Cyclades, Ieta and Sifnos who participated in the journalistic mission by this medium, talk about the data of the next tourist season 2025.
“Looking to 2025, our efforts are focused on expanding the season. Our narrative, which finds a response in international media and tourism professionals, has as its focus the evolution of Ios in a new travel experience that combines diving, hiking, cycling, gastronomy, archaeological monuments, cultural events and sports on the sand”, said the president of Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Ieton Antonis Mettos.
“Our goal is quality tourism. We constantly promote Naxos by highlighting known and unknown aspects of its authenticity in a multitude of markets with the aim of attracting travelers with special interests in history, alternative activities and exploring picturesque villages and nature”, added the Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Naxos and Mikros Vangelis Katsaras of Cyclades.
“Culinary wealth, pottery and traditions will be integral components of our call for the new season, reaching out to travelers who are not satisfied with just the sun and the sea, but want to be introduced to the local culture and experience the different”, explains the deputy mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Sifnos Yiannis Rafeletos.
