Have you ever dreamed of a summer vacation in Greece? Not just one summer, not all summers and warm seasons, but your whole life is not enough to travel the Greek archipelago, scattered in three seas and enjoy the beauty of the Greek islands. One thing is for sure, if you were to visit just about everyone and stay there for only one day, it would take a traveler at least 7.5 years to complete this joyous task! Not counting travel to and from there…
Anyhow, if you have around 10-14 days of your summer holiday, bring your best swimsuits and sunglasses and enjoy this trip. Island-hopping can be so adventurous, so check out our itinerary plan below!
Santorini Island, First Station
Santorini – an island where nature has created pure art. The island is small in its surface but far famous for its beauty. About 3500 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption left a mark when the central part of the island fell into the depths of the sea. This situation left on the surface 300 meters high cliffs that were later decorated with beautiful churches and houses. Due to its popularity Santorini attracts many celebrities from all over the world. Some of the things you can visit/do here: Firá (the capital of Santorini), Oia (for the most beautiful sunsets), Akrotíri (archaeological site), Red beach, hire a sailboat, visit Ammoudi Bay and eat in local tavern..
Ios , Your Second Station
Just an hour away from Santorini you will find Ios, an island with sandy beaches and emerald sea color. Ios is one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. According to ancient tradition, it was the homeland of Homer’s mother. Ios is full of beautiful beaches, the picturesque village of Hora and intense nightlife that attracts mostly young people. Beach parties begin at noon and last through the early hours. However, this island is not just for parties. There are great places to relax from the big crowds and noise.
Paros Island , Third Station
The island is located in the central part of the Cyclades island group, north of Santorini. It is just 2.5 hours of ferry ride from Ios. Paros is an island with golden beaches, numerous valleys with vineyards and olive groves and a coastline of 120km. Throughout history, the island was known for its marble quarry from which numerous temples were made. However, today it is known for its production of wine and olive oil. Tourism has only recently developed on the island. The cities retained their traditional architecture, white low houses in narrow streets.
Naxos Island , Fourth Station
Naxos is just around 45 min ferry ride from Paros. The island itself, with its surrounding smaller islands and cliffs, forms a separate municipality, and the island’s main settlement, the town of Naxos, is at the same time the epicenter of the district. Although far from the mainland, there is plenty of water, thanks to the high mountains that stop the rain clouds. This is especially important given that the island is influenced by the arid Mediterranean climate with long, hot and arid summers and mild and not very rainy winters. Today, this island is considered to be the greenest of all the Cyclades.
Mykonos , Fifth Station
One would say we are saving the best for the end. Mykonos is located in the central Aegean Sea and belongs to the Cyclades island group. It is one of the world’s most famous Greek islands and attracts a large number of visitors every year. The reason behind it lies under the fact that Mykonos is a unique combination of beautiful beaches, picturesque villages that exude traditional architecture and typical white cottages, and top-notch fun and nightlife. The island has been dominated by a liberal and cosmopolitan atmosphere for years with beach parties beginning in the early afternoon and world-renowned celebrities. There are many beautiful sandy beaches on the island, the most famous of which are: Ornos, Agios Stefanos, Platis Gialos, Elia, Psarou, Paranga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari, Kalo Meadows, Korfos, Ftelia and many others.
