SERIFOS
Follow the Athenians to this hidden gem that is home to the postcard-perfect town of Hora, a mountainside hamlet dotted with pristine whitewashed buildings. Famous for attracting artistic types, Serifos is a charming, sleepy reminder of the past. The atmospheric town square, paved in marble and filled with blue tables and chairs, is a pretty spot to watch the world go by and make friends with the stray cats that prowl around. In the evening, settle into one of the quaint tavernas by the sea for an authentic dinner of dolmades – vine leaves stuffed with herby rice, fennel or pine nuts – followed by freshly caught red mullet and white bait that you’ll find sizzling on an open grill, all the while gazing out across the inky water glittering in the moonlight. Where to stay: Coco-mat Eco Residences (www.serifos.coco-mat-hotels.com).