The more than 1400 Islands of Greece are a very popular and famous tourist drawcard. Steeped in history, the islands are famous for their beaches, with swimming, diving, sailing and other water sports very popular. The ideal climate, spectacular scenery, the safety of Greek waters and the short distances between ports and coasts in this region are additional factors contributing to the popularity of the region. The popularity is further highlighted by the islands having more than half of all the hotel beds in Greece.
The most famous and popular islands include:
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Santorini - sits atop steep cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea
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Crete - The largest of the islands with numerous beaches and resorts
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Rhodes - situated close to Turkey with the capital of Rhodos, famous for it's multi-cultural history
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Kefalonia - the largest island in the Ionian group, with spectacular mountains and beaches.
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