Holidays to Greek Islands are very popular and there are many islands you can visit. Some of the most popular islands include Ios, Andros, Aegina, Kalymnos, Lesvos, Samos, Paros, Naxos, Skopelos, Crete, Corfu, Thassos, Kefelonia, Mykonos, Lefkas, Kos, Rhodes, Zante, Skiathos and Santorini. There is plenty to see in do and Greek and the weather is always great.
Crete has a very rich history as well as gorgeous mountains and is the 5th largest island in the Mediterranean. The eastern side of the island is completely built up for tourists with bars and hotels. However the west side is still gorgeous and you can find many empty beaches and a gorgeous coastline. The weather is always nice and the winters are very mild.
Skopelos is almost all forest as 80% of the island is covered in pine trees. You can find many resorts scattered along the coastline. There are not many beaches on the coast but there are many plum and olive groves that make the interior very lush. There are monasteries and churches that dot the hillsides. This island is very popular for those wanting a daytrip from the other nearby islands.
Santorini is a very popular island and was actually formed form a volcano. There is a still an active volcano off shore and you can still see the smoke coming out. Santorini is a perfect luxury destination and many cruise ships stop here for the nightlife.
On Mykonos you can expect to see houses dotting the granite sited. You can find a playground for the rich and a hangout area for the young. While once it was a popular nightspot it now tends to attract families and those getting married. This island has some of the most beautiful scenery to be seen in the Greek Islands.
I rugged but beautiful island is Ikaria. This island is associated with the legend of Icarus, has some great thermal springs and produces excellent red wine.
James Rockford is a UK born reporter who has settled in Greece. After falling in love with the beauty and capacious islands he has dedicated this site to inform people about their majesty and wonder. He is very fond of letting people about holidays to greek islands at his website.
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