The
islands of Greece - Travel to the Greek islands
The
Cyclades
The
Cyclades Islands cluster is a group of Greek Islands
situated in the deep blue Aegean Sea. It is considered
one of the finest vacation destinations worldwide, providing
visitors with a wide range of diverse characteristics.
All Cycladic Islands share some distinctive features,
such as the renowned Cycladic architecture, narrow cobblestone
alleyways, fascinating archaeological, historical, religious
and natural sights, quaint seaside and mountain villages
and endless beaches. Each island though has several
specific characteristics that make it stand out from
the rest, making the islands absolutely unique, each
in its own way. The
Cycladic Islands will satisfy all types of visitors
by offering both stimulating, energetic holidays, or
quiet, relaxed vacations. Whether you are vacationing
as a family, a group of friends, a couple or alone,
you will definitely find your ideal holiday destination
among the Cyclades.
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The
Cyclades Islands cluster is a group of Greek Islands
situated in the deep blue Aegean Sea. It is considered
one of the finest vacation destinations worldwide, providing
visitors with a wide range of diverse characteristics.
All Cycladic Islands share some distinctive features,
such as the renowned Cycladic architecture, narrow cobblestone
alleyways, fascinating archaeological, historical, religious
and natural sights, quaint seaside and mountain villages
and endless beaches. Each island though has several
specific characteristics that make it stand out from
the rest, making the islands absolutely unique, each
in its own way.
The
Cycladic Islands will satisfy all types of visitors
by offering both stimulating, energetic holidays, or
quiet, relaxed vacations. Whether you are vacationing
as a family, a group of friends, a couple or alone,
you will definitely find your ideal holiday destination
among the Cyclades.
The
Main Cyclades Islands are: Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos,
Delos, Folegandros, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Kythnos, Milos,
Mykonos, Naxos, Paros,
Santorini, Serifos, Sikinos, Sifnos, Small Eastern Cyclades
Islands (Donousa, Irakleia, Koufonisia and Schinousa),
Syros and Tinos.
Amorgos Island, Greece
Amorgos Island, Greece Amorgos is the Cycladic Island
of small bays, dramatic rocky formations and ragged
cliffs that offer breathtaking views. It is the perfect
island destination for those who seek an adventurous
yet serene holiday, as it possesses lovely secluded
beaches and many areas of unspoilt natural beauty, that
are ideal for exploration.
Anafi
Island, Greece
Anafi is a small, hilly island that is the perfect retreat
for reflection and relaxation. It is one of the less-known
Cycladic Islands, but in recent years its popularity
has increased greatly with both foreign and Greek tourists,
who are just now discovering the beauty of its wonderful
beaches and crystal clear waters.
Andros
Island, Greece
Andros Island, GreeceAndros is one of the most beautiful
Cyclades Islands, as it is rich in vegetation and possesses
an abundance of spectacular beaches, quaint seaside
and mountain villages and two of the finest modern art
galleries in Greece. Andros has a well-developed tourism
infrastructure and offers both much-frequented and peaceful
resorts, making it a great destination for all types
of visitors.
Antiparos
Island, Greece
Antiparos Island, GreeceThe small Cycladic Island of
Antiparos is a land that is embraced by impressive landscapes,
sandy beaches, secluded coves and crystal waters. It
has recently become the holiday getaway for alternative
style vacations and for outdoor sports lovers.
Delos
Island, Greece
Delos Island is considered one of the most significant
archaeological sites throughout Greece. A short excursion
by boat is a must during your vacation in the Cyclades
Islands cluster, while overnight stay is not permitted
as the whole island is a protected ancient site.
Donousa
Island, Greece
Donousa Isle is one of the least frequented Cycladic
Islands that lately has become popular with visitors
who wish to avoid crowded resorts and spend a quiet
vacation, lying on beaches and taking in the sun.
Folegandros
Island, Greece
Folegandros is the ideal place if you want to spend
your vacation on an island that offers the comforts
of the popular island and the peace and quiet of the
less touristy isles. Folegandros can also satisfy the
nature lovers, who can hike through the untamed landscapes
and to secluded beaches.
Ios
Island, Greece
Ios Island, GreeceIos is a small but very popular Cyclades
Island getaway, hosting countless foreign and Greek
visitors, creating an exiting vacation melting pot.
If it's recreation you are looking for, Ios is the place,
with sandy beaches, secluded coves and non-stop night
time entertainment. Once considered a destination for
the wild and rowdy crowd, it now offers excellent holidays
for all tastes.
Irakleia
Island, Greece
If all you want out of your vacation is absolute relaxation,
then Irakleia Island is the place for you. Surrounded
by lush vegetation, bubbling springs and pretty beaches,
Iralkleia is a haven from the stress of everyday life.
Kea
Island, Greece
Kea Island, Greece One of the loveliest refuges in the
Cyclades is Kea Island. Despite its constantly growing
tourist infrastructure, it retains its natural beauty,
quaintness and traditional characteristics, combining
both serenity and exuberance.
Kimolos
Island, Greece
Nature aficionados will immediately fall in love with
Kimolos Island, with its variety of flora and fauna,
rocky mountainside and secluded beaches. Kimolos is
the ideal destination if you want to experience a different
side of the Cyclades Islands.
Koufonisia
Islands, Greece
The Koufonisia isles are considered the up and coming
vacation destinations in the Cyclades Islands, as many
have discovered that although they offer a reasonable
amount of isolation, they also provide all the comforts
of the most frequented islands
Kythnos
Island, Greece
Kythnos Island is a moderately popular getaway for many
international tourists, especially for those who come
to the island to take advantage of its medicinal springs.
It is a very typical Cycladic Island, with wonderful
beaches, small coves and bare hills.
Milos Island, Greece
Milos Island, GreeceThe island of Milos is probably
one of the most unique islands in the world, with a
plethora of sand dunes, rock formations and colorful
beaches, each totally different from the others. It
is very popular with couples who come to Milos to enjoy
the scenery and the isolation of the less accessible
beaches.
Mykonos
Island, Greece
Mykonos Island, GreeceMykonos Island is one of the prime
vacation destinations in the Cyclades cluster and indeed
the world. It is considered the entertainment hot spot
of Greece and is host to thousands of celebrities and
other visitors every year. Although Mykonos is undoubtedly
the nightlife center of the Cyclades, it also offers
peaceful holidays in its less frequented settlements
that offer quiet beaches and quaint features.
Naxos
Island, Greece
Naxos Island, GreeceNaxos is the largest and one of
the most frequented Cyclades Islands that can offer
practically any kind of vacation. It is the most fertile
of all the islands in the Cyclades cluster and has some
of the best beaches in Greece. Visitors have their choice
of cosmopolitan resorts, small seaside settlements,
traditional mountain villages and alternative vacation
spots to choose from.
Paros
Island, Greece
Paros Island, GreeceParos Island is a holiday destination
preferred by many Greek and foreign tourists every year
that come to the island to enjoy its sandy beaches,
pristine waters and breathtaking landscapes. While vacationing
on Paros, most visitors are amazed by the fact that
although it is one of the most popular islands, it still
retains all the lovely traditional features.
Santorini
Island, Greece
Santorini Island, GreeceThere are no words that aptly
describe the island of Santorini. If you want to spend
a romantic vacation for two, there is no where better
than Santorini. It is host to thousands of tourists
every year who come to admire the stunning colorful
sandy and rocky beaches, excellent archaeological sites,
the mysterious Caldera, the impressive volcano and the
golden sunset.
Schinousa
Island, Greece
Schinousa, along with Donousa, Irakleia and the Koufonisia
Isles, make up the inhabited small Cyclades, which are
considered the holiday retreats for those who seek isolation
from the more touristy islands and which possess lovely
beaches and quiet, secluded coves for swimming and repose.
Serifos
Island, Greece
Serifos Island,Serifos is another beautiful Cycladic
Island that offers the best of both quiet and stimulating
holidays. Its well-developed tourist infrastructure
combined with its fascinating landscapes and over 70
beaches make it a spectacular vacation destination for
every type of tourist.
Sikinos
Island, Greece
Sikinos is one of the less frequented islands in the
Cyclades cluster, practically untouched by the tourist
industry, making it a refuge for visitors who desire
total relaxation during their holidays. Its popularity
is on the rise, but Sikinos still manages to offer the
quaintness of a quiet Cycladic Isle.
Sifnos
Island, Greece
Sifnos is a wonderful island for exploration and relaxing
seaside strolls, as it is full of olive and almond tree
fields, rolling hills and stunning sandy beaches. For
a taste of traditional Greece, a walk through the old
villages of Sifnos is a must.
Syros
Island, Greece
Syros Island, GreeceSyros, the capital of the Cycladic
Island cluster, is one of the most developed Greek Islands.
Its main attraction is its air of nobility due to its
neoclassical buildings and grand squares. It is becoming
quiet a popular holiday destination for both younger
and older tourists due to its excellent tourist infrastructure,
impressive landscapes and superb beaches.
Tinos
Island, Greece
Tinos Island, GreeceTinos is well-known as a particularly
spiritual island, mainly due to the Church of the Panagia
and the miraculous Icon of the Virgin Mary. Up till
recently, Tinos was mainly visited for religious purposes.
Lately though, it has become a favorite island of other
visitors who seek a more stimulating vacation and is
developing into a popular spot for younger tourists.
Ionian Islands
The
Ionian Islands (Eptanissa), a dreamlike complex of lush,
dazzling islands scattered all over the Ionian Sea,
spreads indolently lengthwise of the western part of
Greece and the south part of Peloponnese. At this endued
with natural beauty island cluster, the idyllic, verdurous
landscapes, the infinite, golden sandy coasts, the azure
waters that lick the enigmatic caves, the bland climate
and the hospitable atmosphere that the friendly inhabitants
maintain, shall undoubtedly seduce you.
At
the same time, the cultural heritage that is vividly
reflected on all of the picturesque Ionian islands shall
remind you the fact that through a prosperous course
of ages, Eptanissa developed, especially in the field
of art and letters, a remarkable intellectual culture.
The visitors immediately trace, at every spot of every
island, the intense influence of several factors, and
simultaneously they become aware of how history blessed
these unique islands.
Corfu
The Island of Corfu will astound you with its aristocratic
ambience and magic aura while you will be strolling
around its narrow, pebbled, Venetian-like alleys feeling
that you have travelled back in time. What is more,
the exquisite beaches with the stretches of golden sand
surrounded by lush cliffs and the dazzling refreshing
waters shall undoubtedly steal your hear away.
Kefalonia
This gifted island with some of the most photographed
and famed beaches worldwide is expecting you to relish
a one-of-a-lifetime holiday in one of its scenic settlements
nearby picturesque sheltered ports or on verdant hills
rewarding you with spectacular view of the sparkling
Ionian Sea. Take advantage of the opportunity for a
boat-ride in the Melissani Cave lake, relish local delicacies
served in romantic restaurants by the sea and spend
the holiday of your life on the unique island of Kefalonia.
Lefkada
If you are looking for a beautiful island for exotic-like
holidays no further than the Ionian Sea, Lefkada is
the vacation destination for you! Quaint little settlements
where the traditional element prevails, verdant routes
leading to silver and golden sand beaches and secluded,
untainted coves approached only by caiques compose just
a sample image of what you are really going to experience
on the Island of Lefkada.
Zakynthos
(Zante)
Zakynthos Island (Zante) provides visitors with a fusion
of exciting and vibrant nightlife, breathtaking natural
images of the marine life and beaches of extraordinary
beaches with that of “Navagio” catching all glimpses
and making you never let go of this paradise on earth.
It is on Zakynthos Island that you can spend a unique
holiday full of unprecedented experiences.
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Sporades
At
a close distance from the northern coasts of Evia Island
and the peninsula of Magnissia prefecture at the geographical
district of Thessalia, the Sporades Islands and a small
cluster of islets, most of which are uninhabited, create
a superb summer icon. Skiathos, Skopelos, Skyros and
Alonnissos can be reached by Agios Konstantinos, Volos
and Kymi, Evia.
The
history of Sporades was affected by the important geographical
location of the islands. Traces from the Paleolithic
Era were found at the region Kokkinokastro of Alonnissos.
Sporades reached their acme during the Protoelladic
and Minoan Era and took part in the Persian Wars as
well. Sporades decayed during the Byzantine Era, were
occupied by the turks, they took part in the Russian-Turkish
Wars and were finally liberated in 1830 with the Protocol
of London.
The
lush vegetation and the impressive golden coasts, which
are calculated to be approximately 60, are the main
characteristics of the cosmopolitan and picturesque
Skiathos. At Hora you will admire the various natural
and historical sightseeing, while at Koukounaries you
will enjoy numerous water sports.
Skopelos,
the administrative center of Sporades, is famous for
its superb wine. Visit the beaches of Hovolos, Milia,
Adrina, Agnodas, Stafylos, Kanapitsa and visit the scenic
settlements, the traditional monasteries and the archaeological
monuments.
Ideal
for peaceful vacations, Alonnissos is gifted with impressive
caves, lush verdure and crystal waters. There you will
come across the Mediterranean seal Monachus Monachus.
Visit Hora (Patitiri), Votsi and Steni Vala as well
as the surrounding islets.
Skyros,
remoted from the other Sporades and tourism, maintains
its traditional character, while it is famous for the
local furniture and the local horse breed. Hora or Horio,
Linaria, Magazia and Molos are the settlements where
you will find the most interesting sightseeing.
Discover the Dodecanese Islands, Greece!
A
Brief Dodecanese Islands Guide
The
Dodecanese Islands, Greece are located in the south-eastern
part of the Aegean Sea. The islands are characterized
by their wonderful historical sites particularly from
the Venetian Era, exquisite religious monuments and
impressive natural features.
The
Dodecanese Islands have an exceptionally well-developed
tourist infrastructure that includes hotels, travel
agents, car rentals agencies, nightlife and dining venues
and shops that cater to all types of holidaymakers.
While planning your holidays in the Dodecanese Islands,
you will find a plethora of available Dodecanese hotels,
luxury hotels, studios, apartments, villas and rooms
for rent. The hotels on the Dodecanese Islands are ideal
for romantic getaways for two, exciting vacations for
groups of friends and relaxing family holidays.
The
Dodecanese cluster is comprised of 14 main islands and
many other smaller islets. The main islands are Astypalea,
Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Kastelorizo, Kos, Lipsi,
Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Rhodes, Symi, Tilos and Halki.
They are situated close together and are connected with
each other by ferry boat, high-speed boat and airplane,
facilitating those who want to do a bit of island hopping
from island to island in the Dodecanese, Greece.
Below
you are provided with short descriptions of the 5 most
popular holiday destinations in the Dodecanese, Greece
cluster, which will get you acquainted with what each
island offers its visitors.
Karpathos
Island, Greece:
Karpathos is the island of contrasts, combining mountainous
areas with lush vegetation, gorges and running waters,
as well as exquisite beaches that will get you carried
away. It is an island offered for relaxing vacations,
providing you with a serene setting and allowing you
to experience a one-of-a-kind holiday.
Kos
Island, Greece:
One of the most popular Dodecanese Islands invites you
to taste its wild beauty, vibrant nightlife, its secluded
coves and popular beaches, its scrumptious cuisine and
its fine attractions. You will find yourself amazed
on Kos Island, as it can offer you what you are looking
for, spellbinding you forever.
Leros
Island, Greece:
This verdant island with the sinuous coasts and the
sheltered harbours constitutes a tempting area to explore.
You will be enthused with its colourful neoclassic residences
at the traditional settlements and you will enjoy the
natural setting and relax your body and mind in an absolutely
serene and yet quaint environment.
Patmos
Island, Greece:
This island is considered to be sacred due to the Cave
of the Revelation and St John, the Theologist, Monastery,
which constitute attractions for believers from all
around the world. It is an island where a serene atmosphere
prevails, ideal for relaxing vacations. Patmos possesses
beautiful beaches and its wild beauty is intensified
by the contrast created by impressive steep cliffs and
plain lush valleys. Take a walk around the white-washed
narrow alleys of the scenic settlements and let loose
in a tranquil setting.
Rhodes
Island, Greece:
The most famed Dodecanese island that will take you
back to the Knight's Era is expecting you to dive into
shimmering waters and lie on endless sandy shores, dance
your nights away enjoying its exciting nightlife and
strolling round some of the finest archaeological sites.
It's the amazing Island of Rhodes and it will take you
out of this world by presenting you with an unforgettable
vacation experience.
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