• 3/18/2017 11:00 AM
  • Liu Yang

Destination Fly4free: the Greek Islands

Best Greek islands to visit

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The beautiful Greek islands are one of the best Mediterranean destinations. With hundreds of islands to choose from, planning a trip can be a bit of a dilemma. To help you maximize the best of your travel experience, check out the best of the islands’ diverse attractions.

How to get there:
Take a look at the flight deals to the Greek Islands:

Where to stay:
Top rated apartment on Rhodes for only €5.50/ per person >>

Superb 4* villa on Crete for only €26 per night! (€13 per person) >>

In Zakynthos, we encourage you to stay at 3* Mirabelle Hotel with very good reviews. This is a traditionally built complex enjoying a quiet location upon a hill, in Argassi village, surrounded by green gardens, just 100 m from the sandy beach of Argassi and from St Stathis chapel. Some rooms look to the garden and some offer views of the Ionian Sea. The marvelous garden with lush vegetation and the pool are suitable for relaxation. Relax with a drink at the café bar, or with a game of billiards. There is also a hydromassage bar. Mini markets, taverns, souvenir shops and bars are located nearby. Hotel Mirabelle is conveniently located only 2.5 km from the town and port of Zakynthos, while the bus station is only 3 minutes away.

In Corfu we recommend you to book 3* Maria Studios in Paleokastritsa. This top rated accommodation is equipped with a TV. A refrigerator and kettle are also provided. Every unit features a private bathroom with slippers. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property. Maria Studios also include a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Paleokastritsa Beach is 800 m away.

What to do:
Hit one of the splendid beaches in Mykonos, Rhodes, Corfu, Crete or Zakynthos, where you can jet-ski, windsurf or parasail. Take a ferry or a boat to get around between the islands. Try the traditional Greek cuisine, taste some local olives and grapes. Music is a huge part of the Greek culture — you can catch a concert or festival almost any night of the week. Enjoy the pulsating nightlife in Mykonos (Paradise Beach), Crete (Hersonissos, Gouves, Sissi, Malia, Chania), Rhodes (Lindos, Pefkos, Rhodes Town), Corfu (Agios Gordios, Kavos) or Zakynthos (Kalamaki, Tsilivi).

In Zakynthos you can have a swim at the wide sandy beaches in the company of sea turtles. Take a sailboat, go snorkelling or scuba diving between rocks.

In Crete you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities here like hiking, mountain climbing, horse riding, gorge trekking, swimming and more. History lovers will want to explore the many historic and archaeological sites that dot the island such as Knossos Palace, which dates back to the Minoan civilization.

Visit one of the great island harbor towns: Rhodes, Mykonos or Corfu. Explore the medieval towns and fortresses in Corfu and Rhodes. Santorini and Mykonos are honeymoon favorites.

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Start planning your next trip with Lonely Planet’s travel guide >>

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