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.

 

List and Vote for Your Favorite 

. . . include the reason, please.

Santorini/Thera

Because it's a live volcano and was probably the o more...4 points

Paros

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

Syros

Because it is the real Greek island.
Read our expe more...2 points

Samos

The green island, a lovely place in the aegean sea2 points

Amorgos

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

Hydra

No cars and so much beauty!1 point

Delos

A "museum island", one of the most famou more...1 point

Crete

Because of the stunning scenery and friendly local more...1 point

Kalymnos

Lovely quiet rugged island.1 point

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Kefalonia

Not only because it is my adopted homeland, but it more...0 points

Mykonos

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

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Islands that we have been to 

Milos: A gelogist's paradise. Interesting for the rest of us.
Read my account.

Amorgos: We were there in October 2007.
Read all about it.

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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Santorini

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Milos... such a beautiful island!

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