To give you a steer on some roads less travelled, we asked Metro readers - and our staff - to share their favourite European beaches that aren't full of tourists.

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The Monastery of Simonos Petra clings almost impossibly to a sheer cliff above the Aegean Sea in northern Greece.

The Monastery of Simonos Petra clings almost impossibly to a sheer cliff above the Aegean Sea in northern Greece.

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As Europe celebrated the end of World War II on May 8, 1945, the Greek island of Symi witnessed the German surrender in the ...

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Do you want to visit a beautiful Greek island, like Mykonos or Santorini, but aren’t sure which one to choose? Not sure about the pros and cons of each? This Mykonos vs Santorini guide will help you!

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