• Cruising
• Sunbathing
• Swimming and snorkling
• SCUBA Diving
• Walking
• Sailing
• Site seeing
• Dining out
• Dancing and nightlife
• Rock climbing
• Surfing
• Wind Surfing
• Kite Surfing
• Water Skiing
• Water sports
• Making friends
• Travelling and island hopping

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Some of the smaller, sleepier islands are only reachable by ferry or sailing boat and your stay will be pleasant yet while the accommodation may be quite basic, in the main, it is usually very comfortable.

We've compiled our list of Greek islands, both large and small, and we feel comfortable in recommending them to our visitors. Some of the smaller islands of course, will not be appropriate for those looking for a more lively type of holiday destination.

Most Greek islands lie in the Aegean Sea and are divided in seven groups (from north to south):

• North Eastern Aegean Greek Islands: Agios Efstratios, Thassos, Ikaria, Lesvos, Limnos, Inousses, Samos, Samothraki, Chios, Psara.
• The Sporades: Alonissos, Skiathos, Skopelos, Skyros 
• Evia: is the second largest island after Crete and one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Its charms are many, spread all over the island, presenting a picture which is especially appreciated by all its visitors. Together with the island of Skyros, the islands of the Gulf of Evia, a part of the mainland and some small islands, it constitutes the county of Evia...
• The Argo-Saronic Islands: Angistri, Aegina, Poros, Salamina, Spetses, Hydra and the coastal area of Methana.
• The Cyclades: A group of 56 islands, its most important ones being Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sikinos, Sifnos, Syros, Tinos, Folegandros, as well as the “Minor Cyclades” comprising Donousa, Irakleia, Koufonisia and Schinoussa. 
• The Dodecanese: Astypalaia, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Kastelorizo, Kos, Lipsi, Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Rhodes, Symi, Tilos, Halki.
• Crete: is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the Greek island closest to North Africa. Magnificent small islands surround the biggest island of Greece like Gramvousa, Dia, Gianisatha, Koufonisi and Chrisi. Gavdos and Gavdopoula is a small complex of islands and are considered the southern edge of Greece..

The Ionian Sea is home to one sole island group:

• The Ioninan Islands: Zakynthos, Ithaca, Corfu, Cephallonia, Lefkada, Paxi, Antipaxi, Ereikoussa, Mathraki, Meganissi, Othoni, Strofades.
  
  These islands, together with Kythira, which is however cut-off from the rest, opposite the southern Peloponnese (Lakonia), as well as neighbouring Antikythira, they constitute the Eptanissa.

“I have wandered all my life, and I have also travelled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment” Hilaire Belloc 1870 - 1953

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I'm sure you have everything under control, but here are a few useful tips while traveling around the Greek Islands to make your stay a pleasant one!

• Seems obvious, but make sure your passport is up to date and store it safely in preparation for your journey.
• Make a photocopy of your identification, just in case, you never know.
• Check flight times.
• Don't take bottles of liquid in your hand luggage. I had a bottle of perfume taken from me and put into a bin at the airport. Whilst I was extremely upset, the customs did what they had to, in line with the then current legislation,
• Greece is a Christian country so please respect their culture and religious beliefs.
• The alcohol consumption limit if your driving is much lower than in some other countries. So, if you are driving, please don't drink; you don't want to spoil your time here and cabs are relivately easy to find.
• Although topless bathing isn't against the law, most Greeks don't like you to do it on public beaches.
• Some of the beaches are prone to litter being blown around; this is not as important to some of the inhabitants as it is to most of the visiting population. Nevertheless, please discard your litter responsibly...it makes sense to set a good example!
• Greek people are quite passionate when they talk to each other, they are not rowing, its just their way of expressing themselves; it's quite mesmerising when you witness it.
• The Greeks, like most foreign countries, really appreciate it when you try your hand at saying hello and good evening in their mother tongue, give it a go! Efkaristo (thank you)!
• Take something warm to wear, it may get cold during the evening.
• Try to stay in company, please don't wonder off, for your own safety, but if you do, let someone know where you are. Whilst you will never feel threatened, it pays to be careful nowadays no matter where you are in the world.
• Enjoy a drink but be sensible, the Greek police are not used to seeing drunken behaviour, particularly from their younger generation.
• Finally, please don't think the peoples of the Islands are naive, they are not. Far from it, they are very 'switched on'. Don't confuse their genuine, warm, unquestioning hospitality for stupidity.

We also have our top ten Pre-Travel Tips for you and our Family Friendly Holiday Checklist as well. We do hope you find them helpful !

With the more popular islands you can quite often fly directly to their own airport. These are the islands which will usually have the higher visitor numbers. Although busy, there are always quiet places to be found, far away from the 'madding crowds'.

Quieter islands are more often than not, to be found far off the main tourist drags and you may need a short ferry ride to reach them; but it is worth the extra effort required to get there.

Sleepy islands are nearly always small and will only be accessible by a small ferry, or sometimes the boat of a hotel owner. Those happy with simple walks, a couple of tavernas and golden beaches will be attracted to these.

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Choose from a variety of wonderful accommodations; from small hotels, charming holiday guest houses, luxury holiday villas, or a cozy bed & breakfast. The owners and designers of the many holiday properties have captured the beauty and spirit of the islands in there own unique and friendly way. The focus in Greece are the islands themselves and the friendly, hospitality inhabitants. Don't come to the Greek Islands seeking high rise hotels on the beach, crowded promenades or busy nightlife, the islands, in the main, are for people wanting a real getaway, who want to celebrate life, nature, and fall in love all over again.

There's lots to explore on this website and we hope there's everything you may need to help you plan and enjoy your Heavenly Greek Island, so...happy browsing!

Do come to the Heavenly Greek Islands...you never know, you may fall in love all over again; I really hope so !

We look forward to seeing you...

Minky Jardine
Creator & Editor

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