The tiny Greek island as beautiful as Santorini or Mykonos but with hardly any tourists

have seen their popularity and visitor numbers soar in recent years, in large part thanks to their "Instagram perfect" scenery. The contrast of stone white buildings with clear blue water have made them the perfect location for memorable holiday photos. However, popularity has quickly developed into one of their most pressing issues.

Islands such as and have become so sought-after that locals are complaining that the islands are ill-equipped to handle such large visitor numbers and that the infrastructure is not able to . But as these islands look at implementing measures to offset the damage caused by increased visitor numbers, there are an abundance of lesser-known islands boasting everything that makes their more famous counterparts great.

For those looking for stunning scenery, traditional architecture and exceptional sandy beaches, there is a lesser-known Greek island just 40 miles to the north of Santorini possessing everything one could possibly need in a Greek island.

Folegandros is one of the westerly Cyclades Islands and is centred around a medieval fortified town built by the Venetians.

The island remains relatively untouched by international tourism, making it perfect for those looking to escape the crowds and bustle of its neighbours such as .

To look at a picture of the main village on the island, Chora, is like looking at one of the thousands of pictures of uploaded to Instagram every day, with its crisp white buildings, cobbled streets and stunning blue backdrop making it the perfect setting for an idyllic holiday snap.

A stroll around Kastro, the Venetian Castle built in the 13th century, allows visitors to see an authentic history of the island in the setting of everything that makes Greek islands some of the most beautiful in the world, as the bright flower beds contrast with the white buildings.

There is little that can be done on Santorini that cannot also be done on Folegandros. The sandy beaches and clear blue sea allow for water sports and snorkelling whilst the stunning landscape begs to be hiked and explored.

The markets offer souvenirs, authentic garments and cuisine whilst the hotels and restaurants offer the kind of quality often lost in busy tourist destinations that care little for repeat trade.

Folegandros is in reality what people hope and expect famous islands like Santorini to be and stands as a reminder of the beauty of path less travelled.

As other islands consider measures to reduce tourism, it is perhaps time that consideration is given to the hidden beauties hiding in plain sight.