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Santorini Island
As you sail towards Santorini, it seems as if the mythical Sirens are whispering their song in your ears. Surrounded by the deep blue sea, this surreal island casts a spell upon every visitor.
According to some scholars, this place used to be the legendary Atlantis island, as it was created as a result of a volcanic eruption about 4000 years back. Here you can find the world’s largest caldera with volcanic rocks plunging into it.
Location: Southern Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Visit the historic section of Fira city with its unique architecture, whitewashed houses, cafes, and restaurants.
According to some scholars, this place used to be the legendary Atlantis island, as it was created as a result of a volcanic eruption about 4000 years back. Here you can find the world’s largest caldera with volcanic rocks plunging into it.
Location: Southern Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Visit the historic section of Fira city with its unique architecture, whitewashed houses, cafes, and restaurants.
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Crete Island
Crete is the largest of all Greece islands and is rich with culture and history. From the Minoans, the Dorian Greeks, to the Ottoman Turks, many conquerors have left their mark on this island.
You can find the evidence in the Old Town of Chania with its Ottoman mosque, Turkish hammams, Venetian harbour, and Byzantine ramparts. To learn more about the island's history, you can head out to the Archaeological Museum and the Byzantine Museum. Heraklion is the largest city in Greece with several historic landmarks.
Location: Southern Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Visit Knossos, an ancient Minoan palace, 5 kilometres from Heraklion.
You can find the evidence in the Old Town of Chania with its Ottoman mosque, Turkish hammams, Venetian harbour, and Byzantine ramparts. To learn more about the island's history, you can head out to the Archaeological Museum and the Byzantine Museum. Heraklion is the largest city in Greece with several historic landmarks.
Location: Southern Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Visit Knossos, an ancient Minoan palace, 5 kilometres from Heraklion.
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Mykonos Island
If you love sandy beaches and a bit of sun, Mykonos is one of the islands in Greece you should definitely visit. Here there are live entertainment venues, atmospheric tavernas, and trendy restaurants.
At Super Paradise Beach and Paradise Beach, you can find some beach clubs while Elia Beach has a seafront hotel serving delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
You can also head out to the Chora Mykonos town with its traffic-free cobblestone lanes, quaint churches, and whitewashed houses. While wandering around, you can find some artisan stores, jewellery shops, and clothing boutique stores.
Location: North of Cyclades islands group, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Explore Little Venice in Chora Mykonos.
At Super Paradise Beach and Paradise Beach, you can find some beach clubs while Elia Beach has a seafront hotel serving delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
You can also head out to the Chora Mykonos town with its traffic-free cobblestone lanes, quaint churches, and whitewashed houses. While wandering around, you can find some artisan stores, jewellery shops, and clothing boutique stores.
Location: North of Cyclades islands group, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Explore Little Venice in Chora Mykonos.
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Naxos Island
The capital city of Naxos, known as Naxos Town, is a place worth exploring, with its magnificent seaport, Catholic churches, Venetian mansions, and whitewashed cubic houses. At the Byzantine museum, you can learn about the ancient Byzantine Empire and its presence on the island of Crete.
Then you can head out to the Archaeological Museum of Naxos, where you can marvel at the Early Christian and Late Neolithic artefacts kept at the display. Along the mountainsides of Naxos, there are some rural villages where you can spend some quiet time in nature's serenity.
Location: Cyclades islands group, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Explore the 6th century BC temple dedicated to Demeter near Sagri village.
Then you can head out to the Archaeological Museum of Naxos, where you can marvel at the Early Christian and Late Neolithic artefacts kept at the display. Along the mountainsides of Naxos, there are some rural villages where you can spend some quiet time in nature's serenity.
Location: Cyclades islands group, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Explore the 6th century BC temple dedicated to Demeter near Sagri village.
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Corfu Island
Corfu is one of the islands in Greece famed for its natural beauty, with majestic limestone hills in the north and green rolling hills in the south. The entire island is surrounded by sandy beaches where you can find several luxury resorts where you can enjoy your stay.
While here, you will surely appreciate the unique architecture and the bustling cosmopolitan culture. The old Corfu Town is a special attraction carrying the relics of the Venetian times like Neoclassical villas, Baroque churches, and Renaissance palaces.
Location: Ionian islands group.
Highlights: Visit the arcaded promenade of Liston with its picturesque cafes.
While here, you will surely appreciate the unique architecture and the bustling cosmopolitan culture. The old Corfu Town is a special attraction carrying the relics of the Venetian times like Neoclassical villas, Baroque churches, and Renaissance palaces.
Location: Ionian islands group.
Highlights: Visit the arcaded promenade of Liston with its picturesque cafes.
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Zakynthos Island
Zakynthos is an island where tourists flock by the thousands every year. It features verdant and lush greenery and is famous for the shipwreck beach which is a popular swimming spot.
On the west side of the island, you can find some ports from where there are several boats making the run to this beach. At Laganas, you can see the fascinating loggerhead turtle and click some beautiful photographs of the sunset. If you wish to have a low-key experience, you should head out to Vasilikos to the east.
Location: Ionian islands group.
Highlights: Take an exciting parachute ride to shipwreck beach.
On the west side of the island, you can find some ports from where there are several boats making the run to this beach. At Laganas, you can see the fascinating loggerhead turtle and click some beautiful photographs of the sunset. If you wish to have a low-key experience, you should head out to Vasilikos to the east.
Location: Ionian islands group.
Highlights: Take an exciting parachute ride to shipwreck beach.
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Paros Island
A short distance away from Naxos, Mykonos, or Santorini, Paros is an offbeat destination that is not as crowded as the other Greece islands. This island is known for its charming towns and pristine golden sand beaches.
Parikia, the capital town, is famous for its Paleo-Christian churches built between the 4th and 6th centuries, where you can witness amazing architecture and artistry. The Panagia Ekatontapiliani monastery is worth exploring, as are the Archaeological and Byzantine museums. After exploring this city, you can head to the small fishing village of Naoussa.
Location: Cyclades islands group, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Visit the medieval village of Marpissa and explore the 17th-century monastery located there.
Parikia, the capital town, is famous for its Paleo-Christian churches built between the 4th and 6th centuries, where you can witness amazing architecture and artistry. The Panagia Ekatontapiliani monastery is worth exploring, as are the Archaeological and Byzantine museums. After exploring this city, you can head to the small fishing village of Naoussa.
Location: Cyclades islands group, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Visit the medieval village of Marpissa and explore the 17th-century monastery located there.
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Ionian Island
These are a group of large and small islands in Greece out of which the major ones are Zakynthos, Corfu, Ithaca, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Kythira, and Paxi. These islands with their breathtaking beaches, majestic mountains, lush vegetation, and temperate climate draw thousands of tourists each year.
Geological transformations over the years have created magnificent steep coastlines, high mountains, and sandy shores. The cool emerald water here reaches staggering depths and it’s no surprise that some of the most famous beaches in Greece are located in this area.
Location: South of Peloponnese.
Highlights: Check out the fascinating 13-th century Venetian Castle in Kythira.
Geological transformations over the years have created magnificent steep coastlines, high mountains, and sandy shores. The cool emerald water here reaches staggering depths and it’s no surprise that some of the most famous beaches in Greece are located in this area.
Location: South of Peloponnese.
Highlights: Check out the fascinating 13-th century Venetian Castle in Kythira.
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Milos Island
One of the most exotic destinations in the entire world, the island of Milos features a distinctive coastline dotted with beaches of black, red, white, and yellow pebbles. Sarakiniko beach is a must-visit place on this island, with its white volcanic rock shore and surreal scenery.
The landscape here is quite rough, with cliffs, rock, formations and caves, so you should exercise caution while exploring them. The old town of Plaka is another place you should definitely check out. It has a beautiful church and narrow streets where you can enjoy a lazy stroll.
Location: Cyclades islands group.
Highlights: Visit the fishing village of Pollonia and enjoy the romantic ambience.
The landscape here is quite rough, with cliffs, rock, formations and caves, so you should exercise caution while exploring them. The old town of Plaka is another place you should definitely check out. It has a beautiful church and narrow streets where you can enjoy a lazy stroll.
Location: Cyclades islands group.
Highlights: Visit the fishing village of Pollonia and enjoy the romantic ambience.
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Skiathos Island
Even though this is one of the smaller islands in Greece, it is also one of the most popular. With more than 60 picturesque beaches and a landscape dotted with pine trees, Skiathos is a dream come true for nature lovers.
If you love to party, you must check out the vibrant Skiathos nightlife, or if you wish to enjoy the local cuisine, the seaside taverns are always open for tourists. The romantic waterfront area is a great place to click some amazing photographs with your family and loved ones.
Location: Northern Sporades islands group.
Highlights: The Venetian fortress of Bourtzi, from where you can see the entire town and the Aegean Sea.
If you love to party, you must check out the vibrant Skiathos nightlife, or if you wish to enjoy the local cuisine, the seaside taverns are always open for tourists. The romantic waterfront area is a great place to click some amazing photographs with your family and loved ones.
Location: Northern Sporades islands group.
Highlights: The Venetian fortress of Bourtzi, from where you can see the entire town and the Aegean Sea.
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Hydra Island
If you desire a traditional holiday at an idyllic location where there are no motor cars, Hydra is the best place to go, among all the Greece islands. You arrive at the harbour in Hydra Town, and the only mode of transport here are donkeys.
The mountains slopes gently tumble down into the cool waters and the whitewashed houses built on them present a surreal beauty. The harbour is lined with cafes and shipowners' mansions and then there is the Ecclesiastical Museum where you can find relics from the Byzantine era.
Location: Saronic Islands, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Take one of the hiking trails to hilltop monasteries and viewpoints.
The mountains slopes gently tumble down into the cool waters and the whitewashed houses built on them present a surreal beauty. The harbour is lined with cafes and shipowners' mansions and then there is the Ecclesiastical Museum where you can find relics from the Byzantine era.
Location: Saronic Islands, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Take one of the hiking trails to hilltop monasteries and viewpoints.
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Rhodes Island
The rich history of this island draws several tourists to Rhodes every year. The knight of the Order of Saint John once used this island as a base to fend off Turkish invaders.
Within the town walls, you will find quiet squares and a maze of alleyways that are worth exploring. The Palace of the Grand Master is a museum in the old town of Rhodes that is worth checking out. And then there is the Street of the Knights, paved with cobblestones, that will transport you to the Middle Ages.
Location: Dodecanese islands.
Highlights: Catch a breathtaking view of the coastline from the Athena Lindia temple.
Within the town walls, you will find quiet squares and a maze of alleyways that are worth exploring. The Palace of the Grand Master is a museum in the old town of Rhodes that is worth checking out. And then there is the Street of the Knights, paved with cobblestones, that will transport you to the Middle Ages.
Location: Dodecanese islands.
Highlights: Catch a breathtaking view of the coastline from the Athena Lindia temple.
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Lefkada Island
This is one of the few Greece islands unspoiled by tourists and presents a rural atmosphere with tranquil villages where you can find several restaurants serving authentic local cuisine.
The pretty coastline features pristine beaches with steep cliffs and sheltered coves. Porto Katsiki with its long stretch of golden sand is one beach you must explore while you're here. The traditional villages themselves present many opportunities for exploration and delicious seafood at the tavernas.
Location: Ionian Sea of Western Greece.
Highlights: The magnificent Dimosari Waterfalls near the Nidri seaside resort.
The pretty coastline features pristine beaches with steep cliffs and sheltered coves. Porto Katsiki with its long stretch of golden sand is one beach you must explore while you're here. The traditional villages themselves present many opportunities for exploration and delicious seafood at the tavernas.
Location: Ionian Sea of Western Greece.
Highlights: The magnificent Dimosari Waterfalls near the Nidri seaside resort.
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Kos Island
Among all the Islands in Greece, this is the third largest and is a place for every mood, with sandy beaches, peacocks, palm trees, water sports, luxury hotels, and a vivid nightlife.
Since it is such a large island, you can find popular, crowded spots, as well as secluded spots where you can enjoy some alone time. While here, you must check out Asklepion, the ancient medical centre where the famous Hippocrates used to operate. Other points of interest include Antimachia Castle, Greek Agora, and the Neratzia medieval castle.
Location: Dodecanese Islands.
Highlights: Explore the bicycling road from Faros to Psalidi.
Since it is such a large island, you can find popular, crowded spots, as well as secluded spots where you can enjoy some alone time. While here, you must check out Asklepion, the ancient medical centre where the famous Hippocrates used to operate. Other points of interest include Antimachia Castle, Greek Agora, and the Neratzia medieval castle.
Location: Dodecanese Islands.
Highlights: Explore the bicycling road from Faros to Psalidi.
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Delos Island
Just a short distance away from Mykonos lies Delos which holds several ruins from the ancient Greek period. A trip to this island can be highly educational, with monumental antiquities from the Hellenistic, Classical, and Archaic periods.
This is chiefly an archaeological site and nobody stays here due to an ancient custom of no mortal taking birth or dying here. You can take a boat from Mykonos to reach this island and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience walking among the ancient ruins.
Location: Cyclades archipelago, near Mykonos.
Highlights: The Archaeological museum where statues excavated from the site are displayed.
This is chiefly an archaeological site and nobody stays here due to an ancient custom of no mortal taking birth or dying here. You can take a boat from Mykonos to reach this island and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience walking among the ancient ruins.
Location: Cyclades archipelago, near Mykonos.
Highlights: The Archaeological museum where statues excavated from the site are displayed.
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Skopelos Island
This island presents a picturesque setting unspoiled by the crowd and is certainly one of the most beautiful islands in Greece.
While here, be sure to visit the Agios Ioannis Kastri where the Hollywood movie Mamma Mia was shot. Glossa and Town are the two main villages on this island, located on a hilltop overlooking the brilliant Aegean Sea. This is a great place to get some tan at the beach or dive into the cobalt waters of the Aegean.
Location: Northern Sporades island group, Western Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Explore some secluded beaches while driving along the beautiful coastline.
While here, be sure to visit the Agios Ioannis Kastri where the Hollywood movie Mamma Mia was shot. Glossa and Town are the two main villages on this island, located on a hilltop overlooking the brilliant Aegean Sea. This is a great place to get some tan at the beach or dive into the cobalt waters of the Aegean.
Location: Northern Sporades island group, Western Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Explore some secluded beaches while driving along the beautiful coastline.
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Patmos Island
Known as the “Jerusalem of the Aegean” this Greek island is famous for the Cave of the Apocalypse where Saint John is said to have written the Book of Revelation. Today this cave is considered sacred and is an important pilgrimage site for Christians.
The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian is one of the chief attractions here, resembling a castle with its towers and defensive walls. The library at this monastery is known for its vast collection of old books.
Location: Dodecanese island group.
Highlights: The Byzantine hymns at the main church inside the monastery.
The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian is one of the chief attractions here, resembling a castle with its towers and defensive walls. The library at this monastery is known for its vast collection of old books.
Location: Dodecanese island group.
Highlights: The Byzantine hymns at the main church inside the monastery.
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Folegandros Island
One of the most idyllic islands in Greece, Folegandros is largely undiscovered and features a wild beauty and remote beaches. The harbour is lined with shops, hotels, and restaurants where you can taste some authentic Greek seafood cuisine.
The cliffside village of Chora is a lovely cluster of narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets that take you back to the past. A sweet smell always hangs in the air at Folegandros, due to the lime trees flourishing in this area. The town square also presents a pleasant picture and is a good place for clicking photographs.
Location: Southern part of the Cyclades island group.
Highlights: Island hopping rides to Sikinos and Ios.
The cliffside village of Chora is a lovely cluster of narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets that take you back to the past. A sweet smell always hangs in the air at Folegandros, due to the lime trees flourishing in this area. The town square also presents a pleasant picture and is a good place for clicking photographs.
Location: Southern part of the Cyclades island group.
Highlights: Island hopping rides to Sikinos and Ios.
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Syros Island
If you wish to escape the crowd and chill out at one of the most splendid Islands in Greece, Syros is a perfect destination for you. The capital city of Ermoupoli is a picturesque locale with neoclassical buildings, narrow alleys, unspectacular views of the sunset, and Venetian mansions.
The Orthodox and Catholic churches here feature fantastic artwork and architecture that is worth checking out. By hiking up the hill near Ermoupoli, you can reach the town of Ano Syros where the Renaissance Cathedral of Saint George presents a breathtaking view of the city below.
Location: Cyclades, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Easter celebrations in Ermoupoli with holy processions and religious hymns.
The Orthodox and Catholic churches here feature fantastic artwork and architecture that is worth checking out. By hiking up the hill near Ermoupoli, you can reach the town of Ano Syros where the Renaissance Cathedral of Saint George presents a breathtaking view of the city below.
Location: Cyclades, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Easter celebrations in Ermoupoli with holy processions and religious hymns.
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Samos Island
This island in Greece is believed to be Goddess Hera’s birthplace and holds an ancient temple dedicated to her. While here, you can drop by the Samos Archaeological Museum to witness the original 6th-century statues adorning the Sacred Road.
Another popular tourist spot is the Eupalinos Aqueduct dating back to 6th century BC. This ancient engineering marvel will leave you mesmerized. The island is known for its natural beauty as well and offers hiking opportunities where you can reach Mount Kerkis and enjoy the splendid view of the coast.
Location: Eastern Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Take a dip in the calm, shallow waters of Psili Ammos beach.
Another popular tourist spot is the Eupalinos Aqueduct dating back to 6th century BC. This ancient engineering marvel will leave you mesmerized. The island is known for its natural beauty as well and offers hiking opportunities where you can reach Mount Kerkis and enjoy the splendid view of the coast.
Location: Eastern Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Take a dip in the calm, shallow waters of Psili Ammos beach.
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Icaria Island
Icaria Island is the perfect place to spend some time away from the hectic everyday life of the city. Here, there are rocky mountains, dreamy villages, mesmerizing beaches, and majestic gorges for you to explore.
The atmosphere here is laid-back, and everyone on the island lives in the present. You can also find beautiful seaside hotels where to retire and enjoy some local wine that sets the mood right. The beaches at Icaria present wild landscapes, with Nas, Livadi, and Mesakti being some of the popular beaches around here.
Location: Eastern Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Visit the picturesque villages in Icaria and explore the local culture and cuisine.
The atmosphere here is laid-back, and everyone on the island lives in the present. You can also find beautiful seaside hotels where to retire and enjoy some local wine that sets the mood right. The beaches at Icaria present wild landscapes, with Nas, Livadi, and Mesakti being some of the popular beaches around here.
Location: Eastern Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Visit the picturesque villages in Icaria and explore the local culture and cuisine.
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Euboea Island
Euboea is the second-largest among all the Greece islands and is a popular summer holiday destination for international tourists.
This island has been inhabited by the Albanians, Turks, and Greeks, so the people here speak in a distinct dialect. Apart from the sparkling beaches, you will find mountains on the interior, surrounded by forests, streams, and rivers. In the northwest part of this island lies the town of Edipsos, famous for its natural spa with hot water flowing into the hotel pools and the sea.
Location: East coast of mainland Greece near Athens.
Highlights: Karystos in southern Euboea with its folk museum, Venetian fortress, and fish tavernas.
This island has been inhabited by the Albanians, Turks, and Greeks, so the people here speak in a distinct dialect. Apart from the sparkling beaches, you will find mountains on the interior, surrounded by forests, streams, and rivers. In the northwest part of this island lies the town of Edipsos, famous for its natural spa with hot water flowing into the hotel pools and the sea.
Location: East coast of mainland Greece near Athens.
Highlights: Karystos in southern Euboea with its folk museum, Venetian fortress, and fish tavernas.
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Lesbos Island
Lesbos is one of the Greece islands where you can experience the authentic Greek lifestyle. It features pretty, calm beaches and idyllic bays where you can enjoy a drink while gazing at the crystal clear waters of the ocean.
While here, be sure to visit the town of Molyvos which has a majestic old castle on a clifftop from where you get a fantastic view of the sea. Apart from this, there are ice cream stalls, bakeries, souvenir shops, and adorable cafes where you can spend some quality moments.
Location: Northern Aegean sea off the coast of Turkey.
Highlights: Horse riding in northern Lesbos.
While here, be sure to visit the town of Molyvos which has a majestic old castle on a clifftop from where you get a fantastic view of the sea. Apart from this, there are ice cream stalls, bakeries, souvenir shops, and adorable cafes where you can spend some quality moments.
Location: Northern Aegean sea off the coast of Turkey.
Highlights: Horse riding in northern Lesbos.
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Sifnos Island
Sifnos is one of the offbeat Greece islands for tourists famous for its culinary scene that is worth exploring. Here you will find several dovecotes, chapels, and whitewashed houses that add a distinct charm to this place.
The air around here is scented with orange aromas and the atmosphere is quite calming. The luxury hotels, narrow alleyways, and colourful flowers just ooze grace and charm. Escape the sweltering summer heat and go for a swim at Chrisopigi beach with a beautiful whitewashed church as a backdrop.
Location: West Cyclades, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Taste the amazing chickpea soup and caper salad at the restaurants.
The air around here is scented with orange aromas and the atmosphere is quite calming. The luxury hotels, narrow alleyways, and colourful flowers just ooze grace and charm. Escape the sweltering summer heat and go for a swim at Chrisopigi beach with a beautiful whitewashed church as a backdrop.
Location: West Cyclades, Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Taste the amazing chickpea soup and caper salad at the restaurants.
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Symi Island
Symi is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece known for its laid-back atmosphere, colourful houses, and unique architecture. As you approach this island, the colourful mansions will surely catch your eye.
The port area is a great spot for a romantic stroll and the surroundings ooze a distinct charm that you won’t soon forget. The beaches here are small and secluded and make for good relaxing spots. If you love hiking, you should explore the cute chapels that lie here.
Location: Dodecanese island group.
Highlights: Explore The Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis and witness the beautiful frescoes.
The port area is a great spot for a romantic stroll and the surroundings ooze a distinct charm that you won’t soon forget. The beaches here are small and secluded and make for good relaxing spots. If you love hiking, you should explore the cute chapels that lie here.
Location: Dodecanese island group.
Highlights: Explore The Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis and witness the beautiful frescoes.
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Elafonisi Island
The natural beauty of Elafonisi island is bound to leave you awestruck. The island is separated from Crete by a sandbar and a lagoon. It is also a nature reserve that has been classified internationally. It houses over a hundred rare species of flora and fauna.
However, the rarest plant species might be the Androcymbium rechingeri. Its existence has not been found anywhere else across the globe. The island is also known for the pinky soft sand beaches. It is due to the symbiotic relationship of pigment microorganisms with the seaweed.
Location: South-western region of Crete Island.
Highlights: The picturesque pink-sand beaches.
However, the rarest plant species might be the Androcymbium rechingeri. Its existence has not been found anywhere else across the globe. The island is also known for the pinky soft sand beaches. It is due to the symbiotic relationship of pigment microorganisms with the seaweed.
Location: South-western region of Crete Island.
Highlights: The picturesque pink-sand beaches.
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Andros Island
The beautiful island of Andros is often known as the miniature version of Greece. It is, for the most part, mountainous but has rich vegetation. The island comprises stunning valleys, hot springs, small rivers, dense trees, and ravines.
It also boasts of diversified wildlife. It shelters the Falco Eleonorae, which is considered as an endangered predatory species in Europe. The island houses owls, Balkan whip snake, Efios, nightingales, short-toed eagle, the Viper, etc.
Location: Northernmost corner of the Greek Cyclades archipelago.
Highlights: Visit during spring, when the wildflowers blanket the island and give it an ethereal look.
It also boasts of diversified wildlife. It shelters the Falco Eleonorae, which is considered as an endangered predatory species in Europe. The island houses owls, Balkan whip snake, Efios, nightingales, short-toed eagle, the Viper, etc.
Location: Northernmost corner of the Greek Cyclades archipelago.
Highlights: Visit during spring, when the wildflowers blanket the island and give it an ethereal look.
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Alonnisos Island
Hidden away from the massive tourist rush, Alonnisos Island is the third and a major member of the Sporades islands group.
The island, deceptively beautiful with its mountains, numerous beaches, and dense vegetation, has managed to retain the rustic Greek vibe. The laid back atmosphere and the friendly welcome of the natives enhance the charm of the island. The island is best known for the huge number of sandy beaches and the national marine park.
Location: Sporades group of islands in the Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Catch a glimpse of the Monachus Monachus, which is an endangered species of seal.
The island, deceptively beautiful with its mountains, numerous beaches, and dense vegetation, has managed to retain the rustic Greek vibe. The laid back atmosphere and the friendly welcome of the natives enhance the charm of the island. The island is best known for the huge number of sandy beaches and the national marine park.
Location: Sporades group of islands in the Aegean Sea.
Highlights: Catch a glimpse of the Monachus Monachus, which is an endangered species of seal.
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Ithaca Island
Famous for being the central attraction in the Greek classic, The Odyssey by Homer, the Ithaca Island is a vision that will enrapture you. The island triggers excitement among discovery enthusiasts and provides solace to the peace lovers.
Magnificent hamlets, gorgeous beaches, stunning coves, and unforgettable landscape await you here. You can also explore the magical charm of the kingdom underneath the water and catch a sighting of the rare Monachus Monachus on the shores.
Location: Ionian Sea along the northeast coastal region of Kefalonia.
Highlights: The ancient village of Anogi has rocky monoliths called the menhirs, and the Katharon monastery will awe you with its beauty.
Magnificent hamlets, gorgeous beaches, stunning coves, and unforgettable landscape await you here. You can also explore the magical charm of the kingdom underneath the water and catch a sighting of the rare Monachus Monachus on the shores.
Location: Ionian Sea along the northeast coastal region of Kefalonia.
Highlights: The ancient village of Anogi has rocky monoliths called the menhirs, and the Katharon monastery will awe you with its beauty.
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Chios Island
Heralded as the mastic island due to its massive export of mastic gum, the Chios Island will enthral you with its enrapturing charm.
It is counted as the fifth largest Greek island and most of it is massively unexplored and will satiate the adventurous spirit within you. With fertile valleys, about 20 mastic villages, and the local cuisine, Chios Island will leave an impact on your soul.
Location: Northern corner of the Aegean Sea.
Highlights: The island is also famous for the Nea Moni Monastery, built by Constantine IX Monomachos in 1024, and is now declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is counted as the fifth largest Greek island and most of it is massively unexplored and will satiate the adventurous spirit within you. With fertile valleys, about 20 mastic villages, and the local cuisine, Chios Island will leave an impact on your soul.
Location: Northern corner of the Aegean Sea.
Highlights: The island is also famous for the Nea Moni Monastery, built by Constantine IX Monomachos in 1024, and is now declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
