The Greek Islands

Which Greek islands are the best for your traveler type? Do you prefer to relax and have fun in a cosmopolitan island like Santorini or Mykonos? Or are you the active longing to test your limits in extreme sports like rock climbing or mountain biking? Amongst 6000 islands and islets in Greece there are some islands perfect just for you. FIND ALL THE ISLANDS BELOW.

6000 ISLANDS AND ISLETS
The Greek islands are a vital part of Greece’s culture and tradition. The land of Greece includes 6000 islands and islets spread across the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Of all these islands only 227 are inhabited. This overwhelming wealth of color and light in so many islands are quite unique for the European continent. The Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Ionian Islands, Crete, the North Aegean Islands, the Sporades and the islands near Athens in the Saronic Gulf all have their unique character – cosmopolitan or secluded, with beautiful beaches, lush or wild, rocky mountains, idyllic villages hanging on cliffs or hidden in coves promising you an unforgettable holiday.

5* LUXURY, ADVENTURES IN NATURE AND EASY LIFE
Discover Greek islands like Mykonos and Santorini – cosmopolitan with 5* boutique hotels, romantic sunsets and dancing till dawn, Crete for the adventurous traveler with hiking in gorges, mountaineering but also luxury with a view to the blue sea from a gorgeous suite in Elounda. Travel back in time as you walk the streets of Rhodes Old Town or the aristocratic alleys in the old town of Corfu. On a holiday in Athens you can spend a few days in the nearby islands in the Argosaronic Gulf – namely Hydra, Spetses, Aegina and Poros. Or maybe you are in the mood for an expedition off the beaten track discovering hidden gems like Anafi, Kimolos, Alonissos, Kastelorizo, Symi or Paxi.
Discover the world-famous holiday experience on the Greek islands with the bright light flooding sea and sky. Find your very own island and get your personal relationship to the beautiful nature and the friendly locals.

CYCLADES, DODECANESE OR IONIAN ISLANDS?
Eventually you will be caught up in the true travelling spirit doing island hopping discovering new and different Greek islands – the Aegean Greek islands of which the Cyclades probably are the most famous with their whitewashed towns, the Smaller Cyclades and the Dodecanese, where you will enjoy islands covered with the color of green, tiny worlds of paradise in luxury and tradition like Patmos, Kalymnos, Karpathos and Astypalaia.

FRIENDLY LOCALS AND DELICIOUS CUISINE
Common for all Greek islands are the friendly smiles of the locals and their exceptional hospitality, the culinary delight of the Mediterranean diet, good for the taste as well as your health. Spice it all up with adventures in nature, into the depth of the blue waves or in the mountains and you will discover the Greek islands and enjoy the best holidays in your life.

WHAT TRAVELER TYPE ARE YOU?
The Greek islands have experiences for any traveler type, whether you are a nature lover, interested in culture or enjoy water sports like scuba diving or windsurfing.
My posts here at GO GREECE YOUR WAY will give you all the necessary information to find YOUR best holidays ever in Greece!

Feel free to explore the Greek islands in my posts below.