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Greece has a number of picturesque islands, each with their own personality, cuisine, and local charm. As Europe continues to put a higher priority on alternative energy sources and eco-friendly building, Greece has introduced initiatives to create a more sustainable Greece. However, which of the Greek islands are the most environmentally friendly?

The ferry route between Paros and Antiparos island could be the first electric ferry route in Greece. Paros is known as one of the most popular islands in the Cyclades, offering one of the highest yields in the country, next only to Mykonos. Antiparos is home to Tom Hanks’s vacation home, where he recently hosted Barack Obama.

Elafonissos (sometimes spelled Elafonisos) is a tiny island in the southern Peloponnese that is not far from Monemvasia. It is known for its complete relaxation. The name means “island of the deer.” It has Carribean-like beaches with gold sand and clear waters. Simos and Lefki beach are well-known as the top beaches of the island. The evening time is a great time to head to town for a taverna dinner and a drink as you watch the sunset. The island should not be confused with Elafonisi, which is an even smaller island off the west coast of Crete.

Greece has thousands of islands, and its coastline is over 13,000 kilometers long. It’s no wonder that Greece has a very extensive network of lighthouses. They were first built in the 15th century, and the first lighthouse of the modern Greek state was in Aegina in 1829. Although many of Greece’s lighthouses were destroyed in the 2nd World War, many were since rebuilt by the Hellenic Navy. Today, there are 120 lighthouses still standing in Greece. Each one is unique and many of them are listed as Historic Monuments by the Greek Ministry of Culture. In this article, we display some of Greece’s most famous and picturesque lighthouses.

The ancient Greeks celebrated wine so much that it was represented in religious icons and it was included often in the writing of famous Greek philosophers. Some people think of Santorini and the Greek islands when they bring to mind Greek wines. Others might know only retsina, the pine-infused variety that was mass-produced in the mid-20th century. However, Greece's wines are making a comeback. there is a lot of diversity in wine-growing regions in Greece, and among these varieties are red wines that you definitely need to taste.