Greece and the Greek islands are one of Europe's favorite destinations and proposes many hotels. It is a peninsular and mountainous country unique in charm and beauty. Greece is the crossroad between three continents with the unique Mediterranean climate for vacations all year. Travel between mountains and sea, in islander clusters, and discover unique beauties with an unusual and impressive variety of colours. Greece is a great country for kids, especially the Greek islands. It is safe and the Greek people love children.
Greece exudes beauty, history, and culture, and each of the islands has something unique to offer to visitors. Many visitors come to the Greek islands to enjoy the extraordinary beaches. Greece has 3000 islands, of which 170 are inhabited. The Islands are divided into 6 complexes or groups, determined by their positions.
Scattered between the coast of mainland Greece and the tip of Northern Africa, the Greek Islands have been popular holiday destinations for a wide range of holidaymakers.
Where they are
The Greek Islands are dotted throughout the Aegean Sea, mainly off the south east of mainland Greece. They come in many shapes, sizes and geographical varieties and the people that visit them are as varied as the islands themselves. Whilst you can move between the islands, most people choose to stay on just one for the duration of their holiday. The islands are traditionally divided into seven groups: Cyclades, Aegean, Dodecanese, Sporades, Ionian, Argosaronic Gulf and Crete which, as a single island, is the largest in the group.
Where to stay
Try a Greek Island holiday with a difference by choosing a boutique hotel. You can't beat the individuality of these small, intimate hotels where detail is a primary consideration and the needs of the guest always come first. Try Elounda Gulf Villas and Suites on Crete, Katikies on Santorini and Ostraco Suites on Mykonos. These are all unique places to stay, offering the ultimate in quiet understated luxury.
What to see
For most people, the attraction of the Greek Islands is the beaches. The quality and size of the beaches varies from island to island, as does the level of development in the main resorts. The sheer number of islands means that you can usually find exactly what you're looking for; whether it's 24-hour entertainment or a quiet relaxing break. For those that want to explore the islands' culture, there are plenty of historical buildings, traditional villages and museums to visit.
How to get around
You can get to some of the islands such as Mykonos and Santorini by air, but most of the other islands are reached by ferry from Athens. The ferries are regular and there are ticket operators at the harbours, so you can also use them to visit other islands during your stay. To get around an island, you can hire a car or a bike, or use the local bus system. There are no train services once you're off the mainland. If you're feeling especially adventurous, hire a sailing boat and navigate your own way around the islands.
Greece hotels are very pleasant to stay, offering the olden hospitality combined with the modern comfort. Greece hotels offer a wide variety of accommodations for all ranges of the tourists. Athens is the most attractive place on the Central Greece and has the best hotel accommodation for the tourist. Greece has numerous natural thermal and mineral springs. Evia Island is home to more than 80 hot springs and you'll find a wide choice of specialist spas and hydrotherapy centres throughout the mainland and on many islands such as Lesbos.
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