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The Best Greek Islands for Thrill Seekers

Islands that ask something of the traveler and reward effort and curiosity

Newsroom January 20 07:24

Some Greek islands are best understood in motion. For Thrill Seekers, travel is shaped by wind, terrain, and effort rather than ease, favoring destinations that engage the body as much as the senses. Mornings start early, conditions matter, and the landscape is not merely decorative but participatory, with cliffs meant to be climbed, seas meant to be crossed, and paths meant to be followed to their end.

This first installment focuses on islands that reward energy, curiosity, and a tolerance for a little unpredictability. Trade winds draw surfers year after year, while mountain trails and underwater worlds reveal themselves slowly. Each destination below is matched to a more active travel temperament, with hotels and tables chosen not for spectacle, but for how well they support the rhythm of the island itself, restorative when needed, well placed, and quietly attuned to life outdoors.

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