10 Beautiful Greek Island Suggestions

With the arrival of the summer season, sea vacation plans began to be made. The most beautiful stops of a sea holiday are undoubtedly the islands surrounded by the sea on all four sides. Our neighbor Greece, on the other hand, offers many alternatives to island lovers with its beautiful and touristic options. There are island holiday options suitable for those who want a romantic getaway in the Greek Islands, those who seek crazy nightlife, or those who dream of authentic Greece. It is up to you to decide what kind of holiday you want to have.

10 Greek Island Tips

Here are 10 beautiful Greek Island suggestions for you!

1. Gum

Just across Çeşme is our close neighbor, which we can reach by ferry in only 45 minutes. The island, where Homer grew up, where Christopher Columbus was born and where he learned sailing, is also the fifth largest island in Greece. Authentic villages, beautiful beaches, monasteries and churches that you can visit on the island, which makes a living from mastic and citrus cultivation, are waiting for its visitors. A good option for a weekend commute. If you have a holiday in Çeşme, Alaçatı, you can consider spending a day or two to Chios.

2. Pony

The island of Lesbos, which you can easily reach from Ayvalık, is the third largest island of Greece. Attracting attention with its cuisine and famous poets, Lesbos deserves a little longer vacations instead of short getaways because it is a big island. While the settlements close to Turkey are more crowded, if you prefer the sides facing Greece, you can have a pleasant holiday away from the tourist crowds.

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3. Rhodes

Rhodes is an island that you can easily reach by a ferry from Marmaris and that you can plan as the beginning of a great Greek Islands tour by taking a ferry to islands such as Simi and Kos. One of the best ways to visit the island, which was home to the Knights of Rhodes and carries the traces of the Ottoman Empire, is to rent a car or motorcycle. Rhodes is an island where you can spend 3-4 days to the fullest with its many untouched coves, ancient cities and monasteries.

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4. Symi (Sömbeki)

Simi Island, which is said to be named after a mythological fairy, is serene, calm and beautiful like a fairy girl. The island, which you can reach by ferry from Rhodes and Kos, is also of historical importance for us; This is where the protocol for connecting the Dodecanese Islands to Greece was signed. Although its colorful houses and world-famous sponges are its most memorable features, Simi also draws attention with its untouched bays. It is possible to enjoy the island in 1-2 days.

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5.Santorini

Santorini is one of the most famous islands in Greece. Although it is world famous as a honeymoon island, it also hosts many activities such as its architectural structure, delicious food, volcanic beaches and wine routes. Renting a motorcycle is a good alternative to tour around Santorini. You will definitely find something to do in Santorini for a few days or a week.

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6.Mykonos

Looking for a party? You are on the right island. Everyone from European high society to Hollywood celebrities spend their holidays on this island. Even though it feels like you've landed in a tiny seaside town with its whitewashed houses, when it gets dark, a crazy nightlife and beach parties make Mykonos Mykonos. You can reach Mykonos from Turkey by cruise ships or plane.

7. Thasos

Cross the Turkish border, in 2 hours you are in Thasos. You can get to the island opposite Kavala by ferry. The island, which is the primary choice of those who come to Greece from Turkey with their own vehicle, is preferred because of its beaches reminiscent of tropical islands and its green nature. The fact that it is the closest island to Turkey in Northern Greece, together with Samothrace, makes Tasos attractive. There are more than 80 natural beaches on the island, I guess I don't need more words.

8. Aries

The island of Kos is one of the first in the list of Greek Islands, which we can reach in 45 minutes by ferry from Turgutreis and Bodrum. Kos, which you can visit even for a day, is one of the most visited Greek Islands by Turks because it is close to Bodrum. For a quiet island trip, you can visit Kefalos at the other end of the island.

9. Samos

The island, which you can reach in 1 hour by ferryboats departing from Kusadasi, is preferred because of its affordable accommodation and food and beverage options and its magnificent beaches. You can consider renting a car to tour the island of Samos, so you have the opportunity to see the villages in the high areas and the distant beaches.

10. Zakynthos

Zakynthos is not the last of the Greek Islands, although it is the tenth on our list. The reason why we haven't heard much about it yet is that transportation is a little more difficult. The beach with the plane wreckage is the most popular spot of Zakynthos. This beach is one of the favorite spots of bungee jumping lovers. While you're here, you can add the islands of Corfu and Kefalonia to your holiday plan.

Visa Application for Greek Islands

Every year, in order to facilitate the visit of Turkish Citizens to the Greek Islands, a gate visa application is made on the islands. Before the start of the summer season, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the details of the visa application, it is useful to follow it.

Although appealing to different tastes, the common features of the Greek Islands are good food and wonderful beaches. The Greek Islands, which will meet your expectations from the holiday, are waiting for their guests this summer!

A shortened version of this article was published in the June 2019 issue of Skyroad Magazine.

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