Astypalaia, Naxos and Ios are on the green list of Greek destinations of the Spanish-language National Geographic, entitled "the islands that want to be free".
According to the magazine, Astypalaia, Naxos and Ios are three examples of islands that, despite their incomparable beauty, resist the "sirens" of mass tourism.
In the case of Astypalaia, the magazine says that the 1,300 inhabitants of the small, beautiful island, together with the municipality, prove that a "green" lifestyle is possible. Traditional public transport and private vehicles have begun to be replaced by electric units, the network of charging stations is expanding and an e-car sharing service is already operating.
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According to the article, the Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades has made clear its intention to change the "bow" towards alternative forms of tourism, such as hiking and cycling. The island of Ariadne is blessed with an impressive coastline, fertile and bright valleys, historical monuments and a "mythical" mountain, Mount Zas. Recently, the enchanting island of Homer won an award for the "smart" management of water resources, while a large programme of planting new trees and flowering plants was completed.
"In Ios we are planning the next day with the environment, culture and special forms of tourism as the axis, so that together with the beaches, entertainment and gastronomy we can become a model destination with many charming contrasts", says the mayor of Ios, Gikas Gikas.
"Astypalaia is constantly evolving into a combined travel experience of sustainability and authenticity that has given a new identity and impetus to the Aegean butterfly", says the mayor of Astypalaia, Nikos Komineas.
"Our narrative for Naxos, as the only island in the Cyclades with such a wide variety of alternative activities, is impressive, with tourist flows being maintained even after August", explains the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of Naxos and Small Cyclades, Vangelis Katsaras.
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