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Greek Islands Guide

 

Greek Islands

Coastline of Greece is 13.676 km (!) long and this small country at the eastern of the Mediterranean Sea has over 2000 islands...


have you not yet decided which one to visit? if not, let me help you...

Greeks islands could be devided into those of the Ionean sea and the Aegean Sea Islands.
The Aegean Sea islands are further divided into the Cycladic Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the Argosaronic Islands, the Norteasten Aegean Islands and of course the biggest island of Greece, Crete

find more details on each island complex below

 

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Cycladic Islands 

There greek name, Kyklades, derives from the world kyklos (circle) to which the geography of these islands resembles.
The Cycladic Islands are

Amorgos
Anafi
Andros
Antiparos
Giaros
Dilos
Donousa
Ios
Kea
Kimolos
Kithnos
Koufonisia
Milos
Mykonos
Nazos
Paros
Santorini
Serifos
Shinousa
Sifnos
Sikinos
Syros
Tinos
Folegandros

See above the Cyclades marked with dark blue at the map of greek islands. Click here for a larger map of the Cycladic Islands.

Cycladic Architecture 

unique...as every greek island

It is famous for its uniqueness and charm. In fact the rapid growth of tourism over the recent yaers has extended its reputation well eyond the borders of Greece.
The exteriors of Cycladic buildings are simple and unembellished, whiteeashed, with only a few windows and a particular kind of roof, whic coems in 3 variations: inclined, pitched or vaulted. This maked Cycladic houses resemble to white cubes!
Add the painted doors ( typically the cobalt blue of the sea), windows and balconies, which contrast the start white houses, you have the complete picture of Cycladic Architecture

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Ioanian Islands 

or Eptanisa, the 7 islands

Ioanian Islands consits of
Kerkyra - usually known as Corfu
Paxi - also known as Paxos
Lefkada - also known as Lefkas
Ithaki - usually known as Ithaca
Kefallonia - often known as Kefalonia/Cephalonia/Kefallinia
Zakynthos - sometimes known as Zante
Kythira - sometimes known as Cerigo

See above the Eptanisa marked with dark blue at the map of greek islands. Click here for a larger map of the Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands 

The Ionian Islands are the greenest and most fertile of all the island groups, charaterized by the olive groves and cypresses. Lying off the west coast of mailand Greece, these islands have been greatly influences by Western Europe, in part because the Turks never managed to gain control here, except on on the island of Lefkada.

Corfu, Grecia !! by mr.marini

Holiday Brochure Shot by Lazy B

Paxoi Greek Island

greece by flatcoat123

Lefkada Greek Island

Vathi haven by capreolus

Ithaca Greek Island

Panoramic view of Myrtos by vlachmore

Kefalonia Greek Island

Shipwreck by liquidmagic

Zakynthos Greek Island

Travel to the Ionian Islands 

Corfu Hotels
Best deals and detailed information on all hotels and lofgments of Corfu Island. You will not find such competitive hotel rates anywhere else in the net!

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TopStyleTravel

Love your wonderful lenses on Greece. 5 Stars!
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Great Lens 5* and welcome to Travelmania Group.
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Posted August 24, 2008

KonaGirl

Another wonderful lens of Greece and another 5* for a webmaster that knows her stuff. Corfu is my favorite. I have dreamed of going there for years!You are lensroll to all of my Hawaii lens.
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Posted August 22, 2008

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Hi Isabella,
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Posted May 26, 2008

gigifitrakis

5 stars for this nice lens
the best way to discover our beloved islands is as you know a Greek Island Cruise, right?

Posted May 07, 2008

 
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Crete 

or Kriti, Creta, Candia

Crete consists of four perfectures:

Chania
Heraklion
Lasithi
Rethymno

See above Crete marked with dark blue at the map of greek islands

Crete Island 

Crete (Greek: Kríti; Turkish: Girit) is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea.
Tourist attractions in Crete include archeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos, Gortys and many other places, the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc). Crete was the center of the Minoan civilization (ca. 2600-1400 BCE), the oldest civilization in Europe.

DSC_0193 by rointo

Heraklio Crete

IMG_0475 by brian1234

Heraklio Crete by night

A Regal Room by Nodster

Minoan Palace of Knossos near Heraklio Crete

Knossos redone in concrete by megatick

ruins of Knossos on Crete

Chania Lighthouse HDR by tygerlyl

Chania Lighthouse Kriti

Chania by adamp54

Chania alleys Kriti

Vai-beach-2 by WinNewO

Vai beach Creta

D2X_5905 by Vilhelm Sjostrom

Aghios Nikolaos harbour Crete

Crete:  Spinalonga by Laura Grace

Elouda crystal waters Crete

Travel to Crete 

Chania Travel Guide
Information, description and photos of Chania in Crete.
Heraklio Travel Guide
Information, description and photos of Heraklio in Crete.
Rethymno Travel Guide
Information, description and photos of Rethymno in Crete.
Hotels on Crete
Brand new site with all hotels of Crete Island!

Dodecanese Islands 

or Dodekanisa, the 12 islands

The Dodecanese Islands are
Rhodes (Rodos)
Kos
Astipalea
Kalimnos
Karpathos
Kasos
Kastellorizo
Leros
Nisyros
Patmos
Simi
Tilos

But there are not just twelve ... other notable islands in the chain include Agathonisi, Chalki, Lipsi, Pserimos, and Telendos.

See above the Dodecanese Islands marked with dark blue at the map of greek islands

Dodecanese Islands 

Scattered along the coast of Tyrkey, the Dodecanese are the most southerly group of Greek islands, their hot climate and fine beaches attracting many visitors. They are the most cosmopolitan crchipelago, with an eastern influence present in their architecture. They were the last territories to be incorporated into modern Greece.

Rhodes Castle (G1_0254) by relong

Rhodes Town

Rhodes by laure_et_carlos

Rhodes beaches

Traditional Greek house by _molly_

Kos Greek Island

Kalymnos by Macalli

Kalymnos Greek Island

Leros - 062 by TD8

Leros Greek Island

Patmos Monastery by sulfababy

famous monastery at Patmos Greek Island

Memories... by *roes*

Karpathos Greek Island

Symi - nr Rhodes by Mark Fitzpatrick

Symi Greek Island

Travel to the Dodecanese Islands 

Rhodes Hotels
All hotels of Rhodes, with pictures and detailed descriptions as well as the BEST OFFERS for on line bookings!
Rhodes Travel Guide
A small travel guide with all you need to know before heading to the island of Rhodes!

Greek Island Guides 

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