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‘There are empty sands even in high season’: readers’ favourite island breaks in Europe

Small islands turn simple pleasures into lasting memories. Our tipsters enjoy tavernas, beaches, footpaths and sealife from Rum to Andros

Andros, just a two-hour ferry ride from Athens, is inexplicably missed by most foreign tourists. Greener than the other Cyclades, it’s a walker’s paradise, with well-marked trails spanning the isle, and leading from hilltop monasteries through fertile valleys to hidden beaches. Base yourself in the sleepy main town, also called Andros, which can be reached from the ferry terminal by local bus. For those not inclined to exertion, there are beaches either side of town, and Explore Andros on the main street can organise guided visits to local waterfalls, a vineyard and botanic gardens.
Toby Dyke

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