The Greek Islands are located off the mainland of Greece, lying in a scattered fashion in the Aegean Sea, the Sea of Crete, the Mediterranean Sea and the Ionian Sea. Keep surfing Mapsofworld for further information and choices on Islands around the world and also for information on other places.
The Greek Islands are a collection of some 1400 islands scattered off the coast of the Greek mainland that almost border the country. They fall under categories depending on the water body, or sea, they lie on. So you have the Saronic Islands , the North Aegean Islands , the Northern Sporades , the Ionian Islands , the Dodecanese Islands or the South Sporades , the Eastern Sporades , the Thracian Sporades , The Cyclades, Crete Island and several other islets. Of these, Crete is the largest. This archipelago collectively occupies 7,500 kilometers of the Greek coastline. Like the country of Greece of which they form a part, these collections of islands are extremely beautiful and deeply and richly steeped in culture and history. These islands are also a place where you can witness the impact of centuries of historical occurrences. From quaint Christian churches to regal ruins of the ancient Greek civilization; from slopes of olive and orange orchards in the countryside to cosmopolitan towns, the Greek Islands have it all. With a perfect weather to match, the Greek Islands go all the way to bag the position of one the world's best and favorite destination. Though the islands are a group of 1400, only 169 of them are inhabited. All the islands, however, vary in landscape. The islands have beaches full of pebbles, secluded bays, sheltered coves, miles on end of virgin sand, rocky caves, volcanic terrain and also wetlands. This diversity of landscape only adds to the charm of the Greek Islands.
The Greek Islands being a huge tourist hub, visitors to the islands can avail of everything at ease. Moreover, it is possible to gain from both self-travel and tour company aided traveling; thus allowing you the flexibility of taking your pick. So, rest assured, should you choose to visit these pieces of paradise, all your necessities and also your desires will be met with élan and your trip will be an absolute sail through. The only regret you will harbor is the fact that your stay ended too soon. The chief hot spots among the extensive archipelago are the Santorini , Mykonos , Naxos , Paros , Corfu , Lefkada , Zakynthos , Kefalonia , Alonissos , Skiathos , Crete and Rhodes islands. These islands are the most special of the lot because of their ‘infinite variety'.
