As Greece imposed a lockdown early in its coronavirus outbreak, the move credited with limiting infections. The country had a total of 175 deaths and 2,915 confirmed cases as of this moment. No cases have been detected on the vast majority of the Greek islands, which are popular vacation spots and also none at the Northern parts of the mainland..

Greece has always prided itself on its sunny weather, beaches, islands and the impeccable beauty of the northern landscapes. Now Greeks are pride that have had this self-discipline, unity and solidarity against Covid-19 and the country is moving to a gradual easing of the previous restrictions.

They saw restrictions in place even before the virus reached the country and since then, the government has worked closely with the public and private sector, ensuring protocols and standards are in place that will not only see the country through to a fast recovery, it could be one of the first countries in Europe, if not the first, to welcome tourists back to its lands.

To get away from it all, to find a stretch of paradise untouched by another,, in the touristical places in Greece, is almost impossible. Most stones have been turned, and paths trodden. The next best thing, therefore, must be to escape to a remote destination where there might still exist the slim possibility of some peace and quiet and solitude.

I’m not looking for a wi-fi free zone or some far-flung corner of the globe without network coverage. I’m not trying to escape from my iPad, email, games or online shopping… No, I just want to escape other people. And there are plenty of gorgeous places at the North, where escape is not just a word, having the summer evening buzzing of the nearby coasts, an hour drive away.