There’s something really special about discovering new Greek islands ?. Shaped like a butterfly and only 44 square miles in area (114 sq km), the lesser know island of Astypalea has more tourists than locals in the summer months! Here though, I list a few of my absolute favourites (by no means all of them): You can read more in depth about my favourite Dodecanese islandswith links to specific articles. 26 of the islands in total are inhabited. The Dodecanese islands are a group of 15 larger, plus 150 smaller, uninhabited islands located in the South East Aegean sea – nearer the coast of Turkey. A Greek Island Insider’s Guide by Life Beyond BordersĪre you looking for a Greece travel guide that fits into the palm of your hand? Then my Greece’s Best Travel App for Android, iPhone or iPad is just for you. Check out my Greek island all round packing guide as a reference and idea for what to pack when you visit the islands at any time of the year.I’ll aim to take you beyond this package holiday style holiday. In it, I’ll hopefully tempt you away from the obvious islands and encourage you to explore the lesser known Greek islands – responsibly of course (especially when you read news of ‘Brits Misbehaving Abroad’ in package resorts areas of Crete). Here I give you a run down of my Greek island guide.
There’s no doubt about it: Santorini and Mykonos top the list of ‘Must See’ Greek islands to visit – also the most widely known Santorini because of its blue domed churches and whitewashed buildings staggering up the caldera (volcano) and Mykonos because of its nightlife (although Mykonos is more than just a party island).īut there’s so much more to Greece’s islands than just the main ones.
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