Top 10 of the prettiest unspoilt villages in Greece

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Greece is not only sea and beaches – although yes, of course, this is what Greece is arguably most famous for. You will also find pretty traditional villages hidden within high mountains where you can escape the scalding hot temperatures and admire glimpses of the sea from afar.

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Chora Folegandrou

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One of those places that looks great in all seasons. In the past Galaxidi used to be a ship-building center and every family had some sailors or captains.

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The Job

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The Job

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This is a well-preserved area in the south of Greece where the same families have been living there for centuries.

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Molyvos

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Top 10 of the prettiest unspoilt villages in Greece

Greece is not only sea and beaches – although yes, of course, this is what Greece is arguably most famous for. You will also find pretty traditional villages hidden within high mountains where you can escape the scalding hot temperatures and admire glimpses of the sea from afar.

Chora Folegandrou

One of those places that looks great in all seasons. In the past Galaxidi used to be a ship-building center and every family had some sailors or captains.

Galaxidi

The Job

Zagorohoria

Zagorohoria (from the words ??????, ?????= village) consists of 46 villages and 3.700 habitants in an area of 1000 square kilometres.

The Job

This is a well-preserved area in the south of Greece where the same families have been living there for centuries.

Mani

Molyvos

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