Cyclades

Cyclades The Cyclades are an island complex in the Aegean Sea that is known for its beauty, history and cultural attractions. The total population of the Cyclades is about 112.600 and the capital is Ermoupoli, Syros. The name Cyclades was given because of the circular layout around the sacred island of Delos. According to tradition,…

Dodecanese

Dodecanese The Dodecanese is the group of islands between Samos, Crete and the Asian Minor coast in the Aegean Sea. In reality there are 14 islands: Astypalea, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Chalki, Kasos , Kastelorizo, Kos, Leros, Nisyros, Lipsi, Patmos, Symi, Rhodes and Tilos, but there are dozens of smaller islands that are sparsely populated or uninhabited.…

Sporades

Sporades The Sporades are an island complex in the Aegean Sea, which lie north of Evia and east of Magnesia, and consist of small and larger islands, with most significant those of Skyros, Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. All four islands are a magnet for visitors as they have beautiful beaches with turquoise waters, wonderful natural…

North Aegean islands

North Aegean islands The northeastern Aegean islands are very close to the Asia Minor coast and border with the Cyclades and the Dodecanese in the south and Chalkidiki in the north. The crystal clear waters, rich history, lush landscapes and traditional villages are sure to win you over! Different from the Cyclades, these islands can…

Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands The Ionian Islands, also known as the Eptanisa, are all the islands of the Ionian Sea along and near the western coast of mainland Greece. The name “Eptanisa” (greek for 7 islands) comes from the number of the larger islands of the complex which are Corfu, Zakynthos, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Kythira, Lefkada and Paxos.…

Crete

Crete Crete is located in the south-eastern Mediterranean. It is the largest Greek island and the 5th largest in the Mediterranean Sea. The origin of the name of the island is believed to come from the wife of King Minos, “Crete”. The island’s capital is the city of Heraklion and it is divided into 4…