Greece
The starting point of European civilization, Greece is a rich blend of ancient historical sites, stunning natural features, unique design villages and towns, rustic tavernas and hedonistic nightclubs.
While mainland Greece has much to offer, the country is also dotted with nearly 1,400 islands scattered in the calm blue waters of the Aegean and Ionian seas. Grouped in distinct archipelagos, the Greek islands each have their own history and culture.
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Cyclades Islands Amorgos, Andros, Folegandros, Ios, Kea, Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros and Antiparos, Santorini, Sifnos, Serifos, Sikinos, Syros, Tinos
Dodecanese Islands Astypalia, Halki, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kassos, Kastellorizo, Kos, Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Rhodes, Symi, Tilos
Northern Aegean Islands Chios, Ikaria, Limnos, Lesvos, Samos, Samothraki, Thassos
Saronic Islands Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra, Salamina, Spetses
Sporades Islands Alonissos, Skiathos, Skopelos, Skyros
Ionian Islands Corfu, Ithaki, Kefalonia, Kythera, Lefkada, Paxos, Zakynthos
Other islands Crete, Evia, Elafonissos
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Santorini l Crete l Corfu l Rhodes l Mykonos l Paros l Skiathos l Ios l Naxos
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Naxos, Greece
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Naxos is the largest and most mountainous of the Cyclades Islands. The port has a Venetian fort and a long boardwalk of restaurants and cafes. A huge marble arch to an uncompleted temple overlooks the port from a nearby hill. … More
Ios, Greece
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Ios is famous as a party island and for Milopita Beach. Milopita is thought by many to be one of the best beaches in Greece. It is wide and sandy, has water sports, camping and a wide range of hotels, apartments and rooms to let. There are a number of restaurants – you can even choose from Thai or Mexican cuisine. All this and it still seems relatively undeveloped. … More
Skiathos, Greece
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Skiathos is one of the northern most islands in Greece. Its pine covered hills and deep blue coves are home to some of Europe’s finest beaches. Big Banana Beach is a long sweep of white sand in a nature conservatory. There is one small taverna but the beach is famous for its natural beauty, not its facilities. … More
Paros, Greece
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Paros offers the best of the Cycladic Islands experience. Whether you arrive at the beautiful port town of Paroikia or the tiny airport, you will be charmed from start to finish. You will lay on its golden beaches, stroll its cobblestone alleys, and pass through archways covered with brilliant bougainvilleas. Paroikia has a long boardwalk by the port that hosts dozens of great little restaurants and tavernas. Behind the port, you will find the historic old city with its winding alleys and small shops … More
Rhodes, Greece
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Rhodes is located within eyesight of the Turkish coast and its capital Rhodos remains a blend of Turkish and Crusador influences. The Military Museum is a good example of the cut stone buildings that make Rhodos one the most beautiful medieval cities in the world … More
Corfu, Greece
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Corfu Town is the charming capital of Corfu. At times you may wonder if you are in Greece or Italy. But rest assured, you can get your souvlakis and frappes just as you would anywhere else in Greece. … More
Crete, Greece
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Crete is the largest and most varied of the Greek Islands. It is 173 miles long east to west and as narrow as 5 to 30 miles north to south. In the west, it is covered with lush evergreens, while at the east, it is more arid and even hosts palm groves at Vai. There are beaches, resorts, archeological sites and ancient cities around the island. The interior is home to high mountain peaks and is popular with climbers and hikers. … More
Santorini, Greece
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Santorini is the diamond of the Greek Islands. With white sculptured villages nestled atop steep volcanic cliffs that fall sharply to the deep blue Aegean Sea, Santorini Island is a paradise for shoppers, photographers, artists, hikers or anyone who just wants to sit at a cafe and soak up the sun and scenery. … More
Mikonos – Greece
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Mykonos is a cubist painting with white buildings, golden beaches covered with bronze bodies. It is young, hip and hedonistic with a touch of bourgeois. Over the years, it has gone from sleepy fishing villages, to jetset, to hipster haven and is now settling into more mainstream tourism. Perhaps too crowded at times, it is nonetheless an essential part of the Greek Island experience. … More