| This is a hard question to answer because | | | | trips from the capital, Corfu Town. This |
| there is no one best island because they are | | | | includes trips to the beach at Glyfada and |
| all wonderful destinations to choose for a | | | | the turquoise waters and coves around |
| vacation. To find the best Greek islands to | | | | Palestrikaeo. Within a hours drive, you can |
| visit, the best thing to do is to look at | | | | also spend the day on the beaches of Agio |
| what each one offers because what one tourist | | | | Giordos or Agio Georgios, both of which are |
| finds great does not quite match what the | | | | on the southwest coast of the island. Take a |
| interests of another may be. To get started | | | | day trip to see the location where the movie |
| in your search of the Greek islands to find | | | | "the Blue Lagoon" was filmed or take a drive |
| one that would be prefect for you, let's look | | | | up into the mountains. |
| at the most popular islands chosen by the | | | | |
| tourist destination sites online. | | | | Â |
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| Â | | | | Experience the blend of Greek and Turkish |
| | | | culture on the island of Rhodes, which is |
| Santorini is often referred to as the diamond | | | | visible from the coast of Turkey. The capital |
| of the Greek islands with its white sandy | | | | city of Rhodes is one of the most beautiful |
| beaches. The villages nestled among the | | | | and best-preserved medieval cities in the |
| dramatic cliffs look as if they were carved | | | | world. There are many charming villages, such |
| from the cliffs themselves. The blue waters | | | | as that of Lindos, where the restaurants are |
| of the Aegean Sea provide the perfect | | | | all on the rooftops. As you walk the medieval |
| backdrop for the spectacular scenery. If it's | | | | alleys, you will find numerous small shops as |
| shopping, elegant restaurants and cafes and a | | | | well as cafes. |
| myriad of galleries, then this is the island | | | | |
| for you. The most popular beach on the | | | | Â |
| island, Kamari, has pebbles rather than sand, | | | | |
| but it does have a boardwalk lined with bars, | | | | For the younger generation, Mykonos is often |
| cafes and restaurants. | | | | the preferred destination of the Greek |
| | | | islands. If you don't mind crowd and want to |
| Â | | | | lie on some of the best beaches, then this |
| | | | may be the island of your choice. You can |
| Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and | | | | have the world at your fingertips with a huge |
| is perhaps the most diverse. With the many | | | | selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and |
| beaches, archaeological sites, resorts and | | | | accommodations. |
| ancient cities, you will never run out of | | | | |
| sights to see. The west coast of the island | | | | Â |
| is covered in lush evergreens, while the east | | | | |
| is hotter and drier. The centre of the island | | | | With its golden beaches, cobblestone streets |
| is popular with mountain climbers because of | | | | and archways covered in bougainvilleas when |
| the towering mountain peaks. This is an easy | | | | you visit the island of Paros. The historic |
| island for getting around because of the | | | | older part of the city of Parioka is filled |
| excellent roads. | | | | with winding alleyways that house small |
| | | | shops, restaurants and cafes. A small village |
| Â | | | | just a short distance from Parioka is Nauossa |
| | | | where you will see a church and windmill that |
| On the island of Corfu, you can take many day | | | | epitomize the Cycladic culture of the island. |