The time has come that everyone starts thinking about their summer vacations and Greece always comes to mind. The best time to visit is between May and September. Even in mid-September, the weather is quite hot and many choose this month for a crowded-free vacation.
Greece is the most popular summer destination in Europe with almost 6000 islands for you to visit. There is a little something for everyone. If you want an intense nightlife you go to Ios, Mykonos or Zakynthos. If you want to go somewhere quiet with your family, you go to Chios or Corfu. Or if luxury is your thing, Santorini and Crete will not disappoint you.
Each island is unique in beauty. The crystal clear blue waters, the sandy beaches, the delicious food and the gorgeous blue and white island houses will take your breath away.
1. Santorini
Location: Cyclades
Famous for: Sunrise, wine, volcano, fava
What to do: Sunset in Oia, Wineries, Red Beach
2. Crete
Location: Crete
Famous for: Traditional dialect, Raki, Mantinades, History
What to do: Elafonissi beach, Balos Beach & Lagoon, Knossos Archaeological Site, Gramvousa Fortress.
3. Zakynthos
Location: Ionian Sea
Famous for: Intense nightlife, raisins, olives, honey, herbs
What to do: Navagio beach, Porto Limnionas beach, Xygia Sulphur Beach
4. Kefalonia
Location: Ionian Sea
Famous for: Wines, Olives, Turtles
What to do: Assos, Myrtos Beach, Venetian Lighthouse of Fiscardo
5. Paros
Location: Cyclades
Famous for: Architecture, Golden sand, exotic beaches
What to do: Parikia Town, Kolymbithres Beach, Lageri beach
6. Chios
Location: Aegean Sea
Famous for: Mastic, Mastello, Architecture
What to do: Pyrgi, Mavra Volia, Vrontados, Daskalopetra
7. Milos
Location: Cyclades
Famous for: Rocks, Volcano origin, Caves
What to do: Sarakiniko Beach, Kleftiko Beach
8. Lefkada
Location: Ionian Sea
Famous for: Crystal clear beaches, Historic sites, Landscape beauty, Savoro
What to do: Egremni Beach, Kathisma Beach, Nydri Waterfalls
9. Folegandros
Location: Cyclades
Famous for: Wine, Matsata, Souroto, Kalassouna, Karpouzenia
What to do: Livadaki Beach, Latinaki Beach, Agios Nikolaos Beach
10. Ios
Location: Cyclades
Famous for: Crazy nightlife, Chora, Traditional Food
What to do: Mylopotas Beach, Manganari Beach, La Tomba di Omero
