Lonely PlanetJul 30
The 12 Best Greek Islands
From Santorini to Crete, discover the best of the Greek islands.
natural pool on east coast of Kythira
15 things in this story
- Bath of AphroditeSightnatural pool on east coast of Kythira
- Elsewhere
- OktoberfestFestivalMunich, Germanyserving beer
- National Marine ParkSightAlonissos, Greecehome to turtles, dolphins, monk seals
- Peristera Underwater MuseumMuseumAlonissos, Greecedive down to a Classical-era shipwreck
- Rhodes TownFerry terminalRhodes, Greecerewards history lovers
- Seychelles BeachSightIkaria, Greecefrost-white, boulder-speckled with azure waters
- Afianes WineryRestaurantIkaria, Greecefamily-run, high in vine-strewn hills
- ThermaSightIkaria, Greecesulfur-rich hot springs
- HoraNeighborhoodAlonissos, Greecewhitewashed alleys and pavement cafés
- Kourtaliotiko GorgeTrailCrete, Greecerugged gorge at Preveli beach mouth
- VaïSightCrete, Greecegolden sand beach fringed by date palms
- ElafonisiSightCrete, Greecerose-hued sand, low dunes, turquoise water
- Dikteon CaveSightCrete, Greecestalactite-encrusted cave where Zeus was born
- Samaria GorgeTrailCrete, Greecedramatic path through sheer rock walls
- Palace of KnossosMuseumCrete, Greecegrand capital of Minoan Crete