A perfect camper’s getaway, Samothrace also attracts climbers thanks to the towering Mt. Myth has it that the king of the gods, Zeus, watched over the happenings of the Trojan War from here. This Greek island is believed to have healing powers as it was once the Sanctuary of the Great Gods. Minutes after setting foot the mystical energy hits you. Getting to Samothrace means traveling all the way to Alexandroupolis in northern Greece, and from there taking a ferry. You can’t go farther off the beaten track than this. Go primitive here as you trek through lush forests over jagged cliffs to discover one of Greece’s tallest waterfalls, invigorating natural springs (“vathres”), hidden hamlets, and pristine white-sand beaches with emerald green waters. Catch the sunset at Agios Antonios and who knows, you too may be one of the many loyal fans who now call it home. It may be far off the beaten track, but the trip is worth it because you’ll be visiting the first Mediterranean island wholly powered by renewable energy, which explains the numerous charging points for electric cars and bikes. It takes about day (17 hours) to get here from Athens, so your best bet is to fly to Rhodes and from there travel by boat. Hit the trail to its many chapels and fortress-like Mikro Horio, a deserted village in the hills. A walker’s delight, Tilos is lush by Greek standards, wild with untouched beaches, with no umbrellas or sunbeds in sight. Majestic mountains, running waters, verdant valleys, stately houses, crystal clear sea dips, and four traditional settlements make up Tilos. Home to the last Dwarf Elephants some 4,000 years ago, this tiny island in the Dodecanese is a must for nature lovers, geology buffs, and hikers, not to mention if you’re into fossils.