| WHY GO |
| To the south and east of Naxos, the largest and most beautiful of Greece's Cyclades group, lie five tiny, exquisite, virtually uninhabited islands, the Small Cyclades. These are Iraklia, Schinoussa, Ano (upper) and Kato (lower) Koufonissi, together known as Koufonissia and Donoussa. Everyone has a particular favourite: perhaps Iraklia because it is so laid-back, or Schinoussa because it is so untouched. Or maybe Koufonissia for its beaches, or Donoussa for its walks. But they have all managed to remain unspoilt by the passage of time. Don't bother to go there if you are looking for luxury, nor will you find much in the way of shopping or nightlife (except perhaps on hippy-chic Koufonissia). The accommodation is, on the whole, simple but clean. The same goes for the food, although there are some good tavernas. And, for peace and quiet, and a sense of being miles from anywhere, they can't be beaten. |
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