The Greek Islands
SANTORINI
(Beauty and Romance – Honeymooners’ Paradise)
A unique island with dramatic topography where the towering cliffs crowned by tiny, white houses, carved into the rocks, offer magnificent views of the volcanic islands and the beautiful Aegean Sea. Its popular black and red sandy beaches, rich history, sunny weather, quality accommodations, delicious local cuisine and wines, make this fabulous island a world top
tourist destination.
tourist destination.
MYKONOS
(The One and Only!)
Loved by VIPs, artists and intellectuals who visit Mykonos to relax and in the same time enjoy the famous nightlife. High class cuisine, elegant boutiques, traditional architecture, thousands of tiny little churches spread everywhere, old windmills made of stone, exquisite white sandy beaches and the incomparable natural beauty are only a few of what Mykonos has to offer.
NAXOS
(The Traditional and Undiscovered)
Full of virgin, undiscovered beauty is the biggest and the most self sufficient of the Cycladic islands, due to the big production of agricultural and dairy products. Long white sandy beaches, rocky mountains side by side with fertile valleys, springs and streams. Visitors see archaeological sites, byzantine churches, monasteries, Venetian castles and medieval towers almost next to each other.
CRETE
(The Dream Land)
Lying in the Southern Aegean Sea, Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and marks the boundary between Europe and Africa. Its varied terrain, which ranges from fine-sand beaches to plateaus and majestic mountains, makes this island a preferred destination to those who want to experience great hospitality, excellent local cuisine and great physical beauty. Heraklion, the capital town, is home to the renowned Heraklion Archaeological Museum and it is only 20 minutes from Ancient Knossos.
PAROS
(Surfers’ Paradise)
Famous worldwide to fans of water sports, especially windsurfing, it also offers a variety of vacation possibilities for every taste. Small churches and monasteries, picturesque white villages, excellent tourist facilities and cosmopolitan ambiance can satisfy the needs of every traveler. Distances are short, the roads are good and every ride has its own charm. Due to its position, it easily linked with many other islands.
RHODES
(The Cosmopolitan)
The largest of the Dodecanese, is a cosmopolitan island of international reputation. The modern city of Rhodes will satisfy every taste, as it is full of shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, discos, as well as a casino. Admirers of the history will find many ancient temples and statues, Buzantine Churches and medieval palaces and castles. The Old Town will enchant the romantic visitors. The island’s indented coastline with its organized beaches will provide a cooling swim in the hot summer days.
SAMOS
(Unspoiled Beauty)
The unparallel beauty of high mountains covered with deep green forests, long beaches with clear blue waters and varied vegetation make Samos one of the most beautiful Greek Islands. Birthplace of Aristarhos, Pythagoras and the goddess Hera, Samos embraces the whole journey from antiquity, through Hellenism to the present modern age.
