![]() These are the quintessential Greek islands – white and blue churches, and winding, cobbled streets This group of island includes Mykonos, Santorini, Syros, Naxos, Sifnos, Paros, Milos & Ios, and more. The Cyclades – Cyclades means “encircling islands,” and they get their name because they form a circle around the sacred island of Delos (Dílos) – the birthplace of Artemis and her brother Apollo.Their known for their beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes The Ionian Islands – includes Corfu, Zakynthos and Kefalonia.You’ll often hear the islands spoken about in groups and there’s six to choose from: So, there’s lots of choice when planning your island hopping trip. There’s around 6,000 Greek islands (although only about 200 are inhabited). We visited at the very end of August into the start of September and it was perfect. That being said, I’d try and avoid peak summer – accommodation will be expensive, especially on islands like Mykonos & Santorini, crowds are hectic, & it’ll be a lot harder to get reservations at restaurants. The waters are warm enough to swim in, the Bougainvillea trees are in bloom, and there are more frequent ferries, so it’s easier to actually ‘island hop’. Planning your own adventure and not sure where to start? In this guide to Greek island hopping, I’ll give you the answers to all the questions I had when I started planning my trip, as well as the exact route we took for our 2-week trip.Ī guide to Greek island hopping: before you book When’s the best time to go Greek Island hopping?įor that true ‘Mamma Mia’ experience – you have to visit the Greek Islands in summer. ![]() It’ll always hold a special place in our hearts, there’s no doubt it was the best trip we’ve taken together. ![]() It’s a trip Conor and I talk about often, reminiscing on days spent diving into crystal-clear water, and evenings wandering the charming white streets on the way to eat Tzatziki. Island hopping Greece has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember, so I couldn’t have been more excited when we finally landed in Mykonos in August last year. ![]()
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