Islands of Greece

The Greek Islands have a long and very colorful history and they make a wonderful tourist destination. There are over 2000 islands that make up the Greek Islands. The biggest island in Greece is the Island of Crete. It not only has many beaches but has a great deal of history dating back over 3000 years to the time of Ancient Greece and the Minoan civilizations.
The Greek Islands are in three seas, the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea and the Sea of Crete. The Aegean Sea islands are divided into the following groups, the Northwest Aegean Sea, the Southern Aegean Islands and the Northwestern Aegean Islands.

You can travel to most of these islands from the Greece mainland by either ferry or plane. The ferry system between the islands is one most extensive networks in Europe. Starting in the 90's and to an even greater degree over the last 5 years, the ferry system has gone through an extensive modernization program. The weather on these islands is always very pleasant which a reason why the islands are so popular. Many people from Europe take their vacations on the islands every year.

Some of the most popular islands to travel to are Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and Naxos. These islands offer something for everyone from all night parties to little, quite villages. Some people will hop from island to island every year while other people will find a spot they like and come back to that same spot every year. You can also take cruises of the islands that port at a different island every day. This all helps to make the Greek Islands very popular.