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Lesser-known Greek villages and islands
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas.
Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization.
Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple.
Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
Vatos, Corfu
Vatos is a small village built on a mountain slope above the pebbled Ermones beach on the west coast of Corfu.
The village, which is surrounded by lush greenery with olive groves and lemon trees is 12km from the town of Corfu.
Bidroom offers a stay at the self-catered Villa Kapella illa.
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www.visitgreece.gr/en/greek_islands/ionian_islands/corfu
Sami, Kefalonia
There's the chance to go on a hiking trail from the small town of Sami with local craftsman and guide Lambros.
There is a variety of trails within walking distance from the beautiful town of Sami.
The tour can be fully customised and highlights include exploring the ruins of the ancient castle of Palaiokastro, the remains of the acropolis of Kyatis, beaches, castles, monasteries, vineyards and surrounding villages.
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The island of Evia
The island of Evia is separated from mainland Greece by the narrow Euripus Strait, close to Athens.
Old stone paths connect villages tucked away in the mountains and there is the chance to discover the remains of the Temple of Poseidon, dating back to the 8th century B.C.
Guests to the island can climb Mout Kliosi's dramatic summit where the remains of the ancient acropolis defy time, visit the grand fortress of Castello Rosso.
Exodus Travels offers a Mountains & Villages of Evia trip.
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