- Holidays on the popular Greek islands
- Crete
- Mykonos
- Rhodes
- Corfu
Those betting on the popular islands of Greece will find out that there are over 3000 of them: they have a rich Orthodox and ancient history, are famous for their beautiful nature and well-preserved monasteries and monuments.
Holidays on the popular Greek islands
Those who decide to relax on the Greek islands should pay attention to the islands of the Saronic Gulf (famous for their developed entertainment industry), the Ionian Islands (the most tourist island is Corfu), the Cyclades (Santorini and Mykonos are of interest), the Dodecanese (tourists are interested in Rhodes and Kos), Eastern (for vacationers, the island of Lesvos is notable) and Northern (in terms of tourism, Evia is interesting) Sporades.
For lovers of nightlife, it is advisable to relax in Crete, Mykonos, Lesvos or Thassos, medieval cities - in Corfu and Serifos, Orthodox shrines - on Milos and Patmos, picturesque landscapes - on Naxos and Santorini, the best beaches - on Skiathos, Mykonos and Skopelos.
Crete
Crete is divided into 4 main parts - Lassithi (luxury hotels, excellent beaches, salt lake Voulismeni), Rethymno (here you will be able to explore mountain gorges and caves, walk along cobbled streets, see ancient mosques and churches), Chania (there are White Mountains, Samaria Gorge, the ancient fortress of the Paleohara resort), Iralio (interesting for 3 Minoan palaces).
The Phaistos Palace, the ancient city of Gortyna, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, exhibits of the Archaeological Museum in Agios Nikolaos, Milatos and Melidoni caves are subject to mandatory inspection.
For beach goers the following beaches are provided: "Elafonissi" (sand of a pink shade acts as a cover; suitable for children's pastime, since there is a shallow depth and there are no high waves); “Vai” (equipped with wooden paths that protect feet from the hot sand, sun loungers, umbrellas, a restaurant; lighting a fire and pitching tents on the beach is strictly prohibited); "Balos" (unique in that the Libyan, Ionian and Aegean Seas meet here; vacationers will find white sand, umbrellas and sun loungers).
Mykonos
Among the beaches of Mykonos, Paradise Beach is of interest (if you wish, you can go in for water sports, have fun with music playing around the clock), Elia (this long beach is "occupied" by nudists and gays) and Platys Gialos (attractive thanks to the rental of sun loungers, showers, coastal restaurants with live music playing there).
Rhodes
The main attractions of Rhodes: the palace of the Grand Masters, the ancient temple of Athena of Lindia, the Monolithos castle, the Valley of the Butterflies, the Acropolis in Lindos, 7 springs (is a spring that comes to the surface in 7 places; tourists will be offered to walk through a tunnel, the water in which reaches the ankles), Filerimos hill with ancient ruins.
The main beaches of Rhodes: Afandou (suitable for divers, surfers, beach volleyball fans; local Greek taverns offer various musical events; along the coast you can go on a boat trip on board), Kolimbia (snorkelers will appreciate; the beach is covered with small pebbles + yellow sand), Tsambika (infrastructure is represented by a shower riser, toilet, changing room, tavern, beach equipment rental point).
Corfu
In Sidari, the Channel of Love and fun parties await vacationers, in Paleokastritsa - beaches and comfortable conditions for divers, in Dassia and Nissaki - measured rest. In the capital of the island - Kerkyra, you will be able to walk along the alleys where ancient stone fountains are installed, see the Church of St. Spiridon, the Old and New Fortresses, capture yourself against the background of the monument to Admiral Ushakov, and relax in the Mon Repo park.
Those who are not indifferent to the beach pastime will be delighted that Corfu has the beaches of Agios Gordios (its advantages are the presence of bars, taverns, a calm and warm sea, fine sand, a small shop, a souvenir shop, picturesque rocks, a rental point for sun loungers and catamarans), Sidari (not famous for only a long coastal strip, but also a few tiny coves; nearby are bars, Greek taverns, clubs, a diving and surf school) and others.
