Greek Islands Travel Guide

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Festivals and Events

At midnight the Saturday before Easter, Mass is held which draws huge crowds with processions of candles. (April)

Visit the Medieval Rose Festival for a taste of the past. (May)

In Argostoli, Kefalonia there is a celebration which marks the Union of the Ionian Islands. (May)

Watch a variety of Greek and International artists at the International Music Festival of Argostoli, Kefalonia. (August)

The Hippocrateia Festival takes over Kos Town each year and features a selection of outdoor concerts and live music, along with Greek dancing and theatrical performances. (July)

Visit Agios Mattheos in Corfu for its terrific celebrations which are unmissable. (August)

Carnival time throughout the Greek Islands is fantastic. (February)

The Greek Islands of Chios, Corfu, Crete, Kefalonia, Kos, Lefkas, Lesvos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Rhodes, Samos, Santorini, Skiathos, Syros, Thassos, and Zakynthos all offer some great holiday experiences. The waters around the islands are clear and visibility is of a good level, offering good conditions for water sports.

Some of the islands also offer great trails for hiking using old mule trails between rural villages or up the highest summits. Most holidaymakers who head to the Greek Islands are looking to have a beach holiday at one of the many resorts. There are plenty of beach-based activities to take part in.

Find out more about driving in the Greek Islands. You may also like to view our car hire Greek Islands destinations.

Greece Tourist Board
The official website for the Greek National Tourist Office – a useful resource for planning your trip to the Greek Islands.

Things to See and Do

Go windsurfing, the best places for this are Vassiliki on Lefkada, Kefalos on Kos, Kokkari on Samos, Lalisos on Rhodes, Chrisi Akti on Paros and Agios Georgios and Mikri Vigla on Naxos.

Hike the Samaria Gorge in Crete.

Go sea kayaking, this is becoming a popular activity around the islands.

There are good places for scuba diving in Corfu, Kalamata, Kalymnos, Mykonos, Preveza, Rhodes, Skiathos and Zakynthos.

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