| The beautiful mountainous islands, scattered | | | | and others say the sandy beaches of Milos, with |
| throughout the Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian | | | | rocky structures to explore and white-washed |
| Seas, offer a unique perspective of Greece. Each | | | | buildings nearby are best. Skopelos has beautiful, |
| of the islands, of which there are more than 150, | | | | semi-private beaches that are only accessible by |
| is unique. The beautiful islands open a door to a | | | | boat or small foot-trails. And still others say that |
| different way of life that lets visitors get away | | | | Naxos has the best of the beaches, with beautiful |
| from it all and escape from the real world into | | | | golden sands. All the islands, though, offer beautiful |
| somewhere they've always wanted to be. | | | | beaches that are ideal for enjoying the sun, |
| Though life on many the islands mimics everyday | | | | tanning and enjoying the beautiful outdoors. |
| life in the rest of the world, with a similar | | | | Each island has boating, sailing, fishing, windsurfing, |
| atmosphere, the internet and cars, each island is | | | | parasailing, snorkeling and other watersports that |
| different and offers a piece of history and | | | | visitors can enjoy. |
| relaxation that can be found nowhere else on | | | | Shopping |
| earth. | | | | What's a vacation but a chance to shop? Crete, in |
| Archaeology | | | | addition to its other assets, has dozens of villages |
| The various islands have numerous places where | | | | and stores for shoppers. Santorini, known as the |
| one can explore archaeological sites. Crete, the | | | | top destination for honeymooners, is something |
| largest of the islands, has these sites, interspersed | | | | of a shopping paradise. Naxos and Paros have |
| with ancient cities, all across the island. Other | | | | smaller shops and stores. |
| islands, like Aigina, have similar ruins. Aigina has | | | | Parties |
| dozens of ruins and temples, including the Temple | | | | On the island of Mykonos, when the sound goes |
| of Aphaia. Rhodes offers one of the best | | | | down, the people go out and it's time to party. |
| medieval cities in the world. | | | | Hydra has an exciting night-life and lots of bars, |
| Life Without Cars | | | | restaurants and people ready to party. Likewise, |
| Though many of the islands have the same | | | | Aigina also has a vibrant night life. Don't be |
| transportation as we do everywhere else, some | | | | worried about being stared at, if you're there to |
| Islands, like Ydra, Poros, Hydra and Spetses don't | | | | party, you'll be welcome. |
| have them at all. You can explore these islands by | | | | Food |
| bike, ferry, horse-powered vehicles or on your | | | | It's expensive, but it's abundant. Each of the |
| own two feet. They're small, so cars are | | | | islands offers traditional Greek food, as well as |
| unnecessary and it's possible to see everything | | | | International choices that can suit anyone's palate. |
| just on a walk. Other islands that don't offer | | | | Try something new, but don't eat anything you're |
| rental cars provide buses and mopeds for | | | | uncomfortable with. |
| transportation, so you don't need to drag your | | | | Next time you're considering going on a vacation, |
| things to the hotel. | | | | don't discount the Greek Islands. Imagine seeing |
| Beautiful Beaches and Watersports | | | | the white-washed buildings surrounded by oceans |
| Some say the island, Spetses, has the most | | | | of deep blue water, the calm and serenity of a |
| beautiful beaches in the world. Some are sandy, | | | | different life, and a chance to party. You'll never |
| some are pebbly, but they're all beautiful. Others | | | | regret the decision. |
| say the beautiful sandy beaches of Ios are best, | | | | |