Greece Islands is one of the most picture-perfect travel destinations!

You can find a maze of perfectly constructed blue and white patterned houses on the Greek islands.

Here we have five of the Best Greek Islands that will give you ample opportunities for sightseeing, beach fun, hiking, and much more, which will make your holiday one to remember!

1. Santorini

This is one of the most popular islands in Greece. It is loaded with many tourist destinations catering to the likes of every genre of tourist, like Food & Wine Tours, Boating Tours, Walking and Hiking, Jet Skiing, and Cruise Surfing, just some of the options for people on holiday in Santorini.

A winery tour is a must-have experience here.

For cruise lovers, there are options like sunset or day cruises, where you can enjoy the best food onboard. Adventurous activities like walking the volcano and swimming in hot springs, watching the sunset, snorkelling, scuba diving, exploring the beaches or just watching the sunrise over the beautiful Mediterranean sea.

Opt for the Santorini fishing and photography tour to enjoy the best and freshest seafood lunch or dinner served on board. The Island’s natural and unique sightseeing features via road trip will leave you mesmerized on this beautiful Greek island.

2. Mykonos

With the picture above, keeping abreast of life is always a good thing. You can find some of the best nightlife and clubbing opportunities on this fantastic Greek island. The resort is known for its summer party atmosphere.

Paradise and Super Paradise are where the world’s finest DJs and clubs stay open past dawn, not far from the beaches.

Chora is the local name for Mykonos town, located on this Island. The iconic landmarks of this Island include a row of 16th-century windmills located on the hill above Mykonos town.

You will find Cubiform houses in the maze-like lanes with traditional blue doors and shutters.

Matoyianni Street is best for retail shopping, with various high-end shopping options, cafes, and art galleries.

Little Venice town has waterfront bars, restaurants, and houses with colourful balconies and bougainvillaea enhancing their decor.

Panagia Paraportiani is a mesmerizing whitewashed Church in the centre of town.

Various archaeological sites can be explored at Delos, a great Cosmopolitan Mediterranean port and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ftelia beach here is a favourite destination for windsurfers.

3. Crete

This is the largest of the Greek Island, with beautiful beaches, historical sites, fascinating Island walks, and lots of wonderful small villages and towns waiting to be discovered.

Chania is the most charming town on this Island, where you can explore western Crete.

Agios Nikolaos is a beautiful, comfortable, relaxing, and less expensive holiday destination.

Rethymnon is less-polished and uncrowded for more high-end tourists. 

Elounda town contrasts Rethymnon and has the most lavish luxuries and sightseeing destinations. Knossos, located outside Heraklion, is one of the best historical sites on the Island.

Elafonisi is the best beach on this Island. Enjoy hiking tours, food tasting, and walking tours to explore the beauty of this charming old town.

4. Paros

This Island in Greece is one of the best destinations for lively nightlife, sightseeing, and living in wonderfully constructed whitewashed houses in maze-like lanes. 

The most charming town on this Island is Parikia and Naoussa.

There are magnificent beaches for sunbathing and water sports and an abundance of restaurants, bars, and superb nightlife.

Enjoy evening strolls, shopping, and picnicking on spectacular beaches like Kolymbithres, Chrissi Akti, Santa Maria, and Farah.

5. Naxos

This is one of the most family-friendly islands in Greece. There’s a little bit of everything to enjoy on this Island.

The beaches are good, and you can find many historical sites and mesmerizing Greek villages—restaurants serving mouth-watering food

and little nightlife can be found here too.

There are some fantastic walks around the Island. 

You can stay in Naxos town by George beach and explore the rest of the beaches on this Island. Most beaches are very child-friendly owing to their gentle slopes and calm water, where you can enjoy water sports.

 As you head towards the south, beaches become less crowded. Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Plaka, and Mukti Vigla are some of the best choices on this Island.

Greece has some of the most romantic islands worldwide and is one of the best honeymoon destinations internationally. If nightlife attracts you more, Mykonos will be your kind of Island where you can party like there is no tomorrow!

Final Word

The Greek Islands are a truly fantastic holiday destination!