{"id":1492,"date":"2026-07-21T10:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/?page_id=1492"},"modified":"2026-07-21T10:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:18:40","slug":"greek-islands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/greek-islands","title":{"rendered":"Greek Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1492\" class=\"elementor elementor-1492\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72c571ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72c571ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;wave-brush&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg 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landscapes<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a925195 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a925195\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"227\">The Greek islands offer a wide variety of landscapes, atmospheres and travel experiences. 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This map brings together the guides already published on Turismo.eu, helping you locate the different archipelagos, islands and places to include in your journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1705e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d1705e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What kind of Greek island are you looking for?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242c86f6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"242c86f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-section-id=\"kfmomq\" data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1387\"><strong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1351\">Whitewashed villages and Aegean views<\/strong> \u2192 Santorini, Paros, Naxos and Milos<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wtbkzf\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1463\"><strong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1422\">Beaches and green landscapes<\/strong> \u2192 Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefkada and Skiathos<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ssgfjo\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1533\"><strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1502\">History and archaeological sites<\/strong> \u2192 Crete, Rhodes, Delos and Kos<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2dwbqz\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1595\"><strong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1557\">Hiking and nature<\/strong> \u2192 Crete, Andros, Naxos and Samothrace<\/li><li data-section-id=\"19t795p\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1666\"><strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1630\">Nightlife and lively resorts<\/strong> \u2192 Mykonos, Ios, Skiathos and Rhodes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"107gdep\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1746\"><strong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1693\">Less crowded islands<\/strong> \u2192 Amorgos, Astypalaia, Folegandros, Tilos and Ikaria<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1l9k1dm\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1812\"><strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1786\">A trip with fewer ferry crossings<\/strong> \u2192 Crete, Corfu and Rhodes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"19irvnx\" data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1901\"><strong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1846\">An island-hopping itinerary<\/strong> \u2192 the Cyclades, the Dodecanese and the Saronic Islands<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b25aa56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b25aa56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b2d352a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b2d352a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The archipelagos and main islands of Greece<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c606590 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c606590\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Greek islands are far from uniform. Each group has different landscapes, architecture and transport connections. Knowing where they are located will help you build a realistic itinerary without spending too much time on long ferry journeys and frequent transfers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d3bf5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34d3bf5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Cyclades<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eba44cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eba44cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-mykonos.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1494\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-mykonos.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-mykonos-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-mykonos-1024x560.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-mykonos-768x420.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28334aba elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28334aba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2427\">The Cyclades lie in the central Aegean Sea and embody the most familiar image of the Greek islands: whitewashed houses, colourful domes, stone walls and hills descending towards the sea.<\/p><p data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2831\"><strong>Santorini<\/strong> and <strong>Mykonos<\/strong> are the best-known islands, but the archipelago includes many places with very different characteristics. <strong>Naxos<\/strong> combines beaches, inland villages and mountains; <strong>Paros<\/strong> alternates lively towns with sheltered bays; while Milos is shaped by the forms and colours of its volcanic rocks.<\/p><p data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2831\">Amorgos, Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros are better suited to a quieter and more intimate journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-170fb34b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"170fb34b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Ionian Islands<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16fe7df8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"16fe7df8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-Lefkada.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1495\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-Lefkada.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-Lefkada-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-Lefkada-1024x560.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-Lefkada-768x420.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2296e0f2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2296e0f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3369\">Located off the western coast of Greece, the Ionian Islands have more abundant vegetation than much of the Aegean. Olive groves, limestone headlands and clear waters characterise Corfu, Kefalonia and Lefkada in particular.<\/p><p data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3635\"><strong>Corfu<\/strong> has a historic centre shaped partly by centuries of Venetian rule. <strong>Kefalonia<\/strong> is one of the largest islands in the archipelago and requires several days to explore. <strong>Lefkada<\/strong> is connected to the mainland by a bridge, so it can be reached without taking a ferry.<\/p><p data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3806\"><strong>Zakynthos<\/strong> is best known for its coastline and the nesting grounds of loggerhead sea turtles, while Ithaca is associated with Odysseus and offers a more secluded setting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a52c66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a52c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Dodecanese<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-376a57e2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"376a57e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"4143\">The Dodecanese stretches across the south-eastern Aegean, close to the Turkish coast. Its islands bear traces of different historical periods, with fortresses, medieval settlements, ancient ruins and Italian-influenced architecture.<\/p><p data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4437\"><strong>Rhodes<\/strong> is the largest island in the group and combines the medieval old town, the archaeological site of Lindos, beaches and inland landscapes. <strong>Kos<\/strong> is flatter and can also be explored by bicycle. <strong>Karpathos<\/strong> has mountainous terrain and villages that retain a very distinctive cultural identity.<\/p><p data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4643\">For a less predictable journey, consider Astypalaia, Tilos, Nisyros, Leros or Symi. Visitors arriving in Symi are greeted by a striking succession of colourful neoclassical houses surrounding the harbour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a83437c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a83437c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae917a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae917a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Crete<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9fefc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d9fefc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/creta-balos.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1496\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/creta-balos.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/creta-balos-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/creta-balos-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/creta-balos-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aaeb60f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aaeb60f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"4760\" data-end=\"4982\">Crete is the largest Greek island and is almost a complete journey in itself. Distances are greater than they may initially appear on a map, so it is better to focus on one or two areas, especially if you only have a week.<\/p><p data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5251\">The northern coast is home to the main cities and most transport connections. Heraklion is the starting point for visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos; Chania has a historic Venetian harbour; and Rethymno combines a compact old town with a long stretch of coastline.<\/p><p data-start=\"5253\" data-end=\"5494\">The interior is dominated by mountains, gorges and plateaus, while the south has more isolated towns and stretches of coast that can also be reached by sea. The best-known places include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi, Samaria Gorge and Vai Beach.<\/p><p data-start=\"5253\" data-end=\"5494\"><strong data-start=\"5496\" data-end=\"5510\">Ideal for:<\/strong> a journey of at least one week, road trips, archaeology, hiking and varied landscapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3af61844 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3af61844\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45cbe542 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45cbe542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Sporades<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-958724e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"958724e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"5616\" data-end=\"5757\">The Sporades lie in the north-western Aegean Sea. They are characterised by pine forests reaching the coast, sheltered bays and clear waters.<\/p><p data-start=\"5759\" data-end=\"6032\"><strong>Skiathos<\/strong> is the liveliest island and has the archipelago\u2019s main airport. <strong>Skopelos<\/strong> has a greener landscape and numerous small churches. <strong>Alonissos<\/strong> is closely linked to the National Marine Park of Northern Sporades, an important protected area for the Mediterranean monk seal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e6f5ac5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e6f5ac5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e5d55d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e5d55d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The North Aegean Islands<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21afc106 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21afc106\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-samotracia.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1497\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-samotracia.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-samotracia-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-samotracia-1024x560.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grecia-samotracia-768x420.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75b6689c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75b6689c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"6124\" data-end=\"6346\">The North Aegean Islands are spread far apart and cannot always be easily combined in a single itinerary. Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Lemnos, Ikaria and Samothrace each have a clearly defined geographical and cultural character.<\/p><p data-start=\"6348\" data-end=\"6655\"><strong>Lesbos<\/strong> is known for its olive groves, villages and petrified forest. <strong>Chios<\/strong> preserves medieval villages associated with mastic cultivation. <strong>Samos<\/strong> combines mountainous landscapes, archaeological sites and stretches of coastline. Ikaria is known for its villages, thermal springs and strong sense of community.<\/p><p data-start=\"6657\" data-end=\"6814\">Further north, <strong>Samothrace<\/strong> stands out for its mountains, streams and natural pools, offering a side of Greece far removed from the classic beach-island image.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f4c148c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f4c148c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-239f3322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"239f3322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Saronic Islands<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6637d998 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6637d998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"6840\" data-end=\"7039\">The Saronic Islands lie close to Athens and can be reached from the port of Piraeus. This makes them suitable for extending a stay in the capital or planning a short itinerary without long transfers.<\/p><p data-start=\"7041\" data-end=\"7325\"><strong>Aegina<\/strong> is home to the Temple of Aphaia and is known for its pistachios. <strong>Hydra<\/strong> has no cars and features a harbour surrounded by stone buildings. <strong>Poros<\/strong> is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow stretch of water, while Spetses combines historic mansions, pine forests and small bays.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3136ef7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3136ef7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Greek island should you choose?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70233eb9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70233eb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no single island that is best for everyone. Your choice will depend on the time of year, the length of your trip and what you would like to do.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7480fa1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7480fa1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For a first trip<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72453f30 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72453f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7619\" data-end=\"7786\">Santorini, Naxos, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes are easy to include in a first itinerary because they have good transport connections and a wide range of visitor facilities.<\/p><p data-start=\"7788\" data-end=\"8025\">Santorini is suitable for a short, scenic stay; Naxos for those seeking variety between coast and interior; Crete for a longer journey; Corfu for green landscapes and historic towns; and Rhodes for combining beaches with cultural visits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dbe6f64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3dbe6f64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For beaches<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-459792df elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"459792df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Milos, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Crete and Karpathos offer some of Greece\u2019s most impressive coastlines, although each has different characteristics.<\/p><p>Milos has bays shaped by volcanic rock; Lefkada has broad beaches beneath high cliffs; Kefalonia offers coves surrounded by vegetation; Crete provides an exceptionally wide choice; and Karpathos has stretches of coast that are more exposed to the wind.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b9fcd9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b9fcd9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For hiking and exploring the interior<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e0c8e11 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e0c8e11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Andros, Naxos, Crete, Amorgos and Samothrace are particularly interesting for travellers who do not want to spend their entire trip on the coast. Historic paths, gorges, mountains and inland villages reveal a different side of the islands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fe12102 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fe12102\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To avoid the busiest islands<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a47a93f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a47a93f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tilos, Ikaria, Astypalaia, Serifos, Sifnos and Amorgos can be good alternatives, especially outside August. They are not necessarily deserted, however, and some have limited accommodation, so booking in advance is still advisable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-417327de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"417327de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to plan a Greek island trip<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33fbfa41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33fbfa41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">One island or island hopping?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326380cf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"326380cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"9062\" data-end=\"9255\">Choosing a single island allows you to travel at a slower pace and explore its interior as well as its coast. This option is particularly suitable for Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Kefalonia and Naxos.<\/p><p data-start=\"9257\" data-end=\"9498\">Island hopping works best when you remain within the same archipelago. Two islands are generally enough for a one-week trip. With ten days or two weeks, you can combine three islands, provided there are direct ferry connections between them.<\/p><p data-start=\"9500\" data-end=\"9639\">Adding too many stops means spending a considerable part of your journey at ports, waiting for ferries and travelling between destinations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14b6b96a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14b6b96a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get around<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3714afd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3714afd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"9663\" data-end=\"9862\">Ferries connect the islands with Athens, mainland Greece and other ports across the Aegean and Ionian seas. Routes and frequencies change throughout the year and generally increase during the summer.<\/p><p data-start=\"9864\" data-end=\"10061\">Piraeus is the main port for many Aegean islands. Rafina is particularly convenient for Andros, Tinos and Mykonos, while Lavrio operates several routes to the Cyclades and the north-eastern Aegean.<\/p><p data-start=\"10063\" data-end=\"10214\">Several islands also have an airport. Some can be reached on direct international flights, while others require a connection in Athens or Thessaloniki.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e97322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"44e97322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe width=\"390\" height=\"310\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ferryhopper.com\/it\/embed\/xsmall?aff_uid=trsme&from=PIR&to=JTR&oneway=true&options=notitle,nologo\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c6d6225 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c6d6225\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do you need a car?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d3e3e02 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d3e3e02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"10356\" data-end=\"10615\">It depends on the island. On Santorini, Mykonos and smaller islands, you can usually get around by bus, taxi or scooter. On Crete, Kefalonia, Corfu, Rhodes and Naxos, a car provides greater freedom, especially when visiting beaches, villages and inland areas.<\/p><p data-start=\"10617\" data-end=\"10713\">Before taking a rental car onto a ferry, always check the rental company\u2019s terms and conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b6e885e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b6e885e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to visit the Greek islands<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddf3c8f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ddf3c8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"10755\" data-end=\"10951\">The most balanced periods are generally <strong data-start=\"10795\" data-end=\"10810\">May to June<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"10815\" data-end=\"10845\">September to early October<\/strong>. Temperatures are suitable for outdoor activities, and many destinations are less crowded than in August.<\/p><p data-start=\"10953\" data-end=\"11212\">July and August offer the widest choice of ferry connections, but they also bring higher prices and large numbers of visitors to the best-known islands. The <em data-start=\"11110\" data-end=\"11119\">meltemi<\/em>, a northerly wind that is particularly common during summer, can affect parts of the Aegean.<\/p><p data-start=\"11214\" data-end=\"11516\">In spring, the islands are greener and well suited to hiking, although the sea may still be cool. During winter, ferry services are reduced and many seasonal businesses close. Larger islands with active year-round communities, such as Crete, Corfu, Rhodes and Lesbos, remain the most practical choices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed49eb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ed49eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How many days should you spend on the Greek islands?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1549d233 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1549d233\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"11649\" data-end=\"11659\">7-10 days<\/strong> \u2192 one island or two nearby islands<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"11764\" data-end=\"11775\">14 days \u2192<\/strong> a more extensive itinerary without too many transfers<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d2294f e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d2294f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7224a1c2 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"7224a1c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-caret-right&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;Non sono state trovate intestazioni in questa 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elementor-section-items-top elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6230ad32\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-53bc782f\" data-id=\"53bc782f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c39381 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c39381\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More guides to the Greek islands\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee0dc86 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ee0dc86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Guides, itineraries and travel ideas to help you choose your islands and plan every stage of your journey.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f030b18 elementor-section-items-top elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" 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class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/travel\/greek-island-itinerary-10-days\" >\n\t\t\t\tGreek Island itinerary: 10 days in Paros, Naxos and Santorini\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-774 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel tag-greece tag-greek-islands\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/travel\/naxos-a-complete-guide-to-discover-the-island\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turismo.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/naxos-beach-768x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-775\" alt=\"naxos\" 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