Greece, of course, is an amazing country - she has an oldest and most interesting story. In addition, she is homeland Eldlas - and this is one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. In the east, the country is washed by the Aegean and Thracian seas, in the west of ionic, and already in the south of Mediterranean and Cretan. But, of course, its islands are the main attraction of Greece. In general, their serenity and beauty are sitting towards themselves tourists from all over the world. And it is completely justified, because there is a beautiful Mediterranean climate, a warm sea, wide pebble and sandy beaches, as well as amazing nature with historical sights. All this certainly deserves to come here to relax.
One of the most, perhaps, the famous islands in Greece is Santorini. Very often, in promotional purposes, its image is used, where white houses with blue roofs were lined up the most chaotic way. Well, the amazing cliffs of Santorini and the perfectly visible volcano do not leave anyone indifferent. The architectural monuments of the ancient Cycladic civilization have been preserved on the island. Here you can explore the Catholic Dominican Monastery in the town of Akrotiri and the Archaeological Reserve.
No less beautiful and no less popular is the North Island of Corfu. Here, for recreation with children, it is best to go to such resorts like messengs and moratics, because there are beautiful sandy beaches with a smooth descent to the sea. Corfu Island attracts tourists with its beautiful villages, pure air and lush gardens. In the old town you can see the well-preserved architectural monuments of a wide variety of European cultures - the Royal Palace, ancient Venetian fort and houses in the ampir style.
Greek Island Zakynthos is considered the southernmost of all Ionian islands. Olive and fruit trees grow here in the valleys, and all the mountain ranges are literally covered with pines. But the most, perhaps, an excellent feature of this island is his bay - amazingly picturesque. The most stunning of them is the Bay of Navao, which is located in the northern part of the island. Well, in the southern and southeastern part of Zakynthus there is a marine reserve with Carette Turtles and Monkhaus seals. The beautiful nature of Zakynthus complements the ancient Venetian fortress with the towers. It is noteworthy that the sandy and pebble beaches of this island are separated from each other rocks in which there are grots and caves filled with secrets. Even if you relax somewhere else, you still certainly visit Zakynthos, because it is one of the most beautiful islands of Greece.
Such a resort Greek island as Mikonos is designed to a greater extent for wealthy tourists, and on the beaches it can easily find stars of show business and very well-known actors. The capital of this island is the city of Chora, there is a major port, and in the harbor you can see moored expensive yachts ahead with fishing boats. It must be said that such a contrast can be seen rather rarely. Also in this city there are many shops of famous brands, restaurants and taverns. On the island there are many stony hills, from which you can enjoy amazing landscapes and aesthetic architectural complex.
Crete is perhaps the largest tourist island of Greece and ranks fifth in its magnitude among all islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Crete's cultural life focuses in Heraklion, because it is here that attractions such as the Palace, the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian Fortress Koups, beautiful fountains and Orthodox cathedrals. Bathing season on the island of Crete begins at the end of April, and ends only in October. But it is noteworthy that in the southern part of Crete water in the sea is much colder than in the northern part, and this is caused by the peculiarities of the flow. The infrastructure of the island is well developed, but at the same time here you can see small picturesque villages, as well as the ancient ruins of palaces and temples.
In former times, Rhodes Island was often called the island of knights. It is considered a real jewelery of the Mediterranean, because according to the legends, the Aegean Sea was hidden. But when once the waves suddenly broke up, then Rhodes was struck by his unusual beauty of Rhodes even the Zeus-Rouus. All the shores of the island are cut by bays and capes. On the west coast, which is washed by the Aegean Sea, there are magnificent pebble beaches, there are also excellent conditions for windsurfing. Well, on the eastern part of the island, the beaches are mostly sandy, and the sea is calmer here. Most tourists are usually interested in the Rhodes Fortress, the ruins of the city of Kamiros and the castles of Monolithos and Arkhangelos. Also on the island there are many plantations of citrus, vineyards and olive groves. There are often noisy parties, and in some resorts island, the stormy nightlife is boiling almost throughout the bathing season.