What is the Best Greek Island to Visit?

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The Answer: It depends.

I have seen this question in many travel forums and have answered it a few times myself.

Now it is your turn to respond. 


Which Greek island do you like?


There is only one rule that I can think of at this time.  An answer must include a reason.

Submit a blurb below to make additional comments.

Cheers, Michael

P.S.  Thank you for voting.

 


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. . . include the reason, please.

Syros

Because it is the real Greek island.
Read our experience more...3 points

Santorini/Thera

Because it's a live volcano and was probably the o more...3 points

Crete

Because of the stunning scenery and friendly local more...3 points

Samos

The green island, a lovely place in the aegean sea3 points

All Great Islands Are COOL!

I love all Greek islands, but for different reason more...3 points

Paros

Because it is my home.
Though I must brag that many more...2 points

Hydra

No cars and so much beauty!2 points

Amorgos

Because it is a beautiful island lost in time. Tru more...2 points

Kefalonia

Not only because it is my adopted homeland, but it more...1 point

Kalymnos

Lovely quiet rugged island.1 point

Andros

The Best Greek Island, Andros From: jonysbar http://www.villarena.gr more...1 point

Rhodes

because it has it all!1 point

Sifnos

Peaceful, pretty and well-kept small island. Excel more...1 point

Thassos

because of its honey, its marble, its pine trees, more...1 point

Kythera

Venus was born there, because it's so beautiful, I more...1 point

Delos

A "museum island", one of the most famou more...0 points

Mykonos

during winter can be really cool - for those who a more...0 points

Paxos

I've been here a couple of times. Love the fact th more...0 points

Ios

Been to a few of the Islands listed here but it wa more...0 points

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Islands that we have been to

Milos: A gelogist's paradise. Interesting for the rest of us.
Our Web page

Blog account.

Sifnos: A delightful collection of villages!

Amorgos: We were there in October 2007.
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Santorini
Consistently rated one of the top ten views in the world. This island is an easy journey from Paros.

Ios

Naxos A recent visit.

Mykonos

Delos: The center of the Circle, the Cyclades.

Tinos Read an account of our journey.

Folegandros

Syros Our 2007 Visit.

Crete

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