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Santorini Information

Santorini is certainly one of the most popular island destinations in Greek archipelago. It is also..

Mykonos Information

Ranking among the worlds best loved destinations, this jewel in the crown of the Greek Islands..

Rhodes Information

The largest island in the Dodecanese archipelago, Rhodes combines cosmopolitan life with ancient..

Peloponnese Information

The Peloponnese is a section of the Hellenic landscape that is resplendent with monuments from..

Crete Information

Crete is the combination of the crystal clear blue sea, the rough but imposing mountains, the..

Greek Islands Information

The Greek Islands are famous around the world for their striking landscapes and brilliant towns set against the welcoming azure Mediterranean sea. The collection of 6000 islands are broken up into major chains, Argo-Sarconic, cyclades, North Agean, Dodecanese, Sporades and the Ionian Islands. The islands range is size from tiny to very large with most of them being uninhabited. The Greek Islands are extremely popular with travelers with access to the islands being via flights and ferries from the mainland or cruise ships dropping in along their journey.

The 240 Cyclades islands are famous for Mykonos and Santorini which form part of this circular chain of islands. These two destinations offer the traveller stunning vistas from the volcanic caldera and mountains combined with the famous traditional architecture. These are stand out destinations that appear in almost every Greek travel brochure.

The Argo-Saronic Islands are located only 10 minutes ferry away from Athens and well known for their traditional lifestyles and architecture. Of the seven inhabited islands, Salamina and Aegina are famous for the ancient Greek and Persian battles and the ancient Temple of Aphaia.

The Sporades chain of islands is located in the northern part of the Agean Sea with only four of the islands being inhabited. These out of the way islands are fairly unspoiled by tourism and offer visitors a wide range of beaches, coves and traditional Greek towns to explore and enjoy yourself in. The National Marine park of Alonissos is well worth a day trip as is hiking around the many trails and roads that connect the towns.

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The dodecanese islands feature Rhodes, another world famous destination that is protected under the UNESCO world heritage program. Rhodes is remarkable for its place in ancient history and for its 300 sunny days per year and endless destinations to get away to and relax. Colossus which is one of the seven ancient wonders of the world was constructed in Rhodes but was unfortunately subsequently destroyed. Today visitors can admire the many historic towns and amazing museums set amongst the picturesque hilly landscapes, sheer cliffs and welcoming beaches.

The Ionian Islands are located in the Ionian sea partway between Italy and greece. They are largish islands and have been controlled by the Venetians for several centuries which has very obviously influenced the local architecture and customs. The most famous islands in the Ionian chain are Corfu, famous for its beautiful beaches and italian architecture and Ithaca, renowned for its traditional towns and its archeological and historical significance.

The Notheast Agean islands are loose cluster of islands each quite unique and to each other. Highlights include the the lush forests and large mansions of Lesvos and the nightlife and beaches of Chios. All of these islands are worth consideration as they offer a wide range of destinations, activities and accommodation.

Crete and Evia are two large islands lying in the southern Agean. Evia is a very easy island to access as it connected to the mainland via a bridge whilst Crete is Greeces largest island. Crete's recorded history stretches back to 6000BC with the occupation of the Minoan civilisation. Since then the island have been invaded several times including by the Germans in the second world war where it was the scene of intense fighting. Crete is an island of many contrasts and offers a huge range of activities and landscapes for travelers to immerse themselves in.

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Oia Information

Oia is a small town on the island of Santorini (Thira) in the beautiful Greek archipelago. The town..

Fira Information

Fira is located on the western side of the island of Santorini (which is officially called Thira)..

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