Greece is made up of over 1000 islands and islets. However, not all of them are inhabited and only a few dozen of them are destination worthy, though this of course, is up for debate. The top islands in Greece, in our opinion are Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Corfu, Sifnos, Hydra andMykonos. Any of these would be a great destination for your next Greece holiday.

Crete: Crete is one of most well known and largest of all the Greek islands. It is well known for its gorgeous beaches, mountains and rich history.

Santorini: This Island is often referred to as the diamond of all the Greek islands. Individuals planning a Greece holiday should definitely visit Santorini. The Aegean Sea surrounds it on one side and it in itself is site to behold. Its crystal blue waters are unmatched in terms of aesthetic appeal. The nightlight is bustling on this island and is one of its biggest draws.

Rhodes: Great beaches, terrific food and archeological remains make Rhodes one of the Greece’s best islands. Because of its close proximity to Turkey, the island has been influenced a great deal by its nearby neighbor.

Corfu: Cofu is an eclectic island. It has some Italian influences, a gorgeous coastline and lots of rural area. It’s a great island for those looking to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery during their holiday in Greece.

Sifnos: Platos Gialos is one of the islands biggest draws. It is a small village but definitely captures the heart and soul of Greece. All of the signs are in Greek. While on the island, individuals should be sure to visit the local, medieval castle. It is situated right by the sea. Sifnos is tourists friendly and many of the country’s visitors make their way to the island before heading back home. There is plenty open space and a lush landscape.

Hydra: Hydra has one of the best harbors in Greece. It is extremely beautiful, postcard-worthy even. This is a popular
Greece holiday spot for those in their golden years and has been a favorite amongst that crowd for years. It is a great island for those looking for a nice, quiet, low-key, vacation. It has lots of great pubs and restaurants to dine at.

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Mykonos: Mykonos has lots of great bronze structures and beautiful backdrops. It is a bit cosmopolitan and thoroughly hip. Today, it is a pretty popular tourist attraction but this wasn’t always the case.

If you decide to holiday in Greece, be sure to visit at least some of these gorgeous islands. They are all tourist friendly, picturesque and capture the spirit and essence of Greece.

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Written by Anna James