The islands of Koufonisia have often been described as the hidden paradise of Greece and they remain a favorite destination for tourists.

After a literal decade of dreaming up a trip to Greece, I finally made it last October. I’d always told myself I needed to wait to go until I had enough time to dedicate to this country. I was right.

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles south of mainland Greece. With an area of about 3,300 square miles, Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean.