Are you planning to visit Greece? Here I have gatheres top 5 Islands that you should explore first while heading towards Greece as each has unique chariteristic feature, which you cannot forget for ages.
Greece lies between Italy and Turkey in the Mediterranean Sea and is a dramatic composition of islands, which adds grace in its beauty. You would take a ferry to hop between the isles; reserve a private room or a bench at the deck to enjoy your journey in the refreshing salty air of the sea. And if you are in a hurry then take a flying dolphin, but obviously it will cost you a bit more than a ferry. One must explore the great Greek Isles during the European tours. Let us start our cruise trip:
Colourful Crete:
It is the largest island in Greece lies in the Mediterranean Sea. Unique cart-rut mountains, rugged landscape,deserted slopes, green trees topped with yellow flowers on both sides of the road will give an exceptional experience to the visitors. Lovely faces staged the street theaters, soft sandy beaches and crystal clear calm waters are the greatest attractions.
Romantic Santorini:
When you are heading towards the romantic island of Santorini, an enigmatic site would welcome you with all its greatness. It seems as if the giant mountains are covered with a white sheet under the teal sky while deep blue Aegean Sea adds in its beauty. All the houses and buildings are whitewashed. You would find tasteful hotels in the main town, Fira, which is the capital of Santorini. Its famous black beach attracts hundreds of tourists every year as this graceful island has bright sunny mornings and romantic evenings.
Exotic Samos:
After reaching at Samos, it's good to rent a bike and discover the island for yourself. In the beach town you would enjoy traditional ways of fishing in a local boat. Take sun bath at the grey beach and have tasty food in perched hotels. In the capital of Samos, Pythagorion there is a giant column of the 11th century monastery stands with all its grandeur and tells us the greatness of the whole architecture. It is said that the wife and sister of Zeus, Hera was born there. Moreover, there are family chapels that tell you the typical Greek ways of prayers.
Serene Lipsi:
Local dancers wearing simple but colourful dresses would welcome you at the port. There are no hotels in the island and you have to be a paying guest to a local resident if you want to stay there for sometime. This remote island is far away from the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan city. A wide range of delightful greek cuisine would definitely increase your appetite; crispy fried fish, small as your finger and cool yogurt of garlic and cucumber are some of the best known dishes.The pristine pebbled beach of Lipsi offers privacy and serenity.
Sensational Hydra:
This car-free island is an exotic destination where the seaport is busy with rushing ships, enjoy an array of Mediterranean dishes at the coastline of Aegean Sea. Stroll along the cobblestone pathways where donkeys are used to carry the things and luggage. The picturesque views of deep blue waters while standing at the top of a hill where small houses are guarded by the giant mountains is indeed a sensational site to visit in the summer holidays.
