The Greek island that's a hidden gem and only a £14 ferry ticket away from Santorini

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Visitors say the island offers an authentic Greek experience away the more crowded holiday hotspots. (Image: Getty) A beautiful Greek island boasts beautiful beaches and a low-key atmosphere, with ferry rides there from Santorini starting at just £14.

Kimolos is hailed by visitors as a hidden gem among the Cyclades islands, offering an authentic Greek experience unlike what tourists find in major travel hotspots like Mykonos . For those looking for posh hotels and all the amenities, other islands like nearby Milos may be a better option, but sunseekers yearning for a rejuvinating stay amid cobbled streets - and Greek salads hailed by The Times as the best in Orthodox Christendom - need look no further than this beauty on the Aegean. It's also got a wealth of local history, with an archaeological museum and even an abandoned Venetian castle.

The necropolis at Psathi village is also said to be worth a visit, as are the remains of ancient tombs near Kambana beach, according to travel firm Greeka . function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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