Travel Leisure :: The Top Five Greek Islands

Santorini

Santorini could be the quintessential Greek island using its picture postcard views of blue domed churches overlooking the rugged volcanic caldera cliffs. It has been said that the sunsets in Santorini work most effectively in the world, no better are these, observed from the own private Jacuzzi in your luxury holiday resort in Greece. The island was formed by a volcanic explosion and proof of this might be seen at the island?s famous red beach which can be composed of red and black volcanic rocks. One from the most visited destinations could be the secluded Minoan capital of scotland - Akrotiri, which simply must be visited whilst on your vacation in Greece. It is thought to be one with the most important archaeological sites in the world.

Halkidiki

Halkidiki is regarded as the greenest of all the Greek islands, as well as lush vegetation coupled with the area?s sandy beaches has made the spot popular with visitors on their own holidays in Greece. One of the area?s most well-known natural areas is the lake of Polychrono which is surrounded by pine trees and it is most well-known for that rare type of sea turtles that live here. Another popular visitor attraction could be the Petralounia Cave which can be known for its decorative crimson coloured stalagmites and stalactites.

Mykonos

Mykonos may be best famous for a nightlife that rivals Ibiza, however, there is more for this luxury holiday island in Greece than you would think. The island have their fair share of secluded resorts and a holiday here might be equally spent enjoying luxury spa treatments, as it might be experiencing the area?s party hotspots. For those following a slower paced holiday in Greece this tropical isle has many stunning beaches that you could couple your spa treatments with. Psarou Beach is known for attracting celebrities coming from all over the world, whilst the long sandy beach of Elia features a range of different watersports available.

Kefalonia

Kefalonia was the beautiful island setting to the film ?Captain Corelli?s Mandolin? and since then it has attracted several tourists attempting to experience the stunning natural setting of this island whilst on his or her holidays to Greece. Kefalonia is noted for its traditional fishing villages and Fiscardo may be the most famous of those due to the fact it was the only boutique cottages one not destroyed from the disastrous earthquake that hit the area in 1953. The Emelisse Art Hotel is the most luxurious resorts on Kefalonia, and also the outdoor cinema means that you could end every day whilst on your Greece holiday watching a vintage film, with a cocktail inside your hand and taking in the breathtaking sunsets of the region.

Paros

The island of Paros could be one from the lesser known holiday resorts in Greece, but having its beautiful beaches and traditional villages this is a popular holiday destination among mainland Greeks and the ones in the know. The resort of Naurossa is popular with young Cypriots visiting the destination for its buzzing club atmosphere, but tourists from further afield would rather visit Parasporo?s Bay, dotted with some of best luxury resorts in Greece which couple an extensive array of spa facilities with breathtaking views from the Aegean Sea.