Patmos
The Sacred Land of the Aegean
- Visit the Monastery of Saint John in Chora
- Visit the Cave of Apocalypse
- Explore the alleys of the Medieval Chora
Which one is the Greek islands to visit this summer? Well, that depends on who you are, and what you’re looking for…
Greece has more islands than Cher has wigs; this means that beyond the obvious and iconic vacation spots like Mykonos, Santorini and Rhodes there are quite literally hundreds of alluring Greek islands to choose from, and myriad mini-archipelagos to explore.
Below we have compiled a list of alternative Greek islands to choose for
The greenest island
- Try Skopelos pie
- Visit Cape Amarandos
- Climb up Agios Ioannis Kastri
For holidays without cars
- Eat a shrimp saganaki and of course the local cheese pie
- Go hiking
- Relax in a beach every day
For a Cycladic chic holiday
- Go diving
- Learn pottery
- Get lost in the old narrow streets of kastro
Ikaria
The island of longevity
- Go to a natural Thermal spa
- Dance at a church festival
- Sign up for a Longevity Retreat
Syros
The aristocrat of the Cyclades
- Admire the majestic Apollon Theatre
- Get lost in the alleys of picturesque Ano Syros
- Indulge in the best loukoumi ever
Andros
For unique holidays
- Embark on an incredibly scenic road trip
- Taste local dishes fourtalia, and treats pastitsakia, amygdalota and bananakia
- Walk from Sarisa Spring to Pithara Waterfall at Apikia Village
- Snorkelling & scuba diving & in Alonissos National Marine Park
- Discover the exotic Agios Dimitrios Beach
- Kayaking along the southeast coast