Best of European Union » ithaka http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 The Natural Beauty of the Greek Islands http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/04/12/the-natural-beauty-of-the-greek-islands/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/04/12/the-natural-beauty-of-the-greek-islands/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:19:38 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=6764 The Greek Islands are a beautiful location for an exciting Greece holiday. Amazing beaches, natural wonders, and exciting nightlife and the friendliness of the Greek people make a visit to the Greek islands among the most thrilling, fulfilling holidays in the world. With a wide variety of adventures ranging from the energy of Santorini to […]

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]]> The Greek Islands are a beautiful location for an exciting Greece holiday. Amazing beaches, natural wonders, and exciting nightlife and the friendliness of the Greek people make a visit to the Greek islands among the most thrilling, fulfilling holidays in the world. With a wide variety of adventures ranging from the energy of Santorini to the history of Corfu and even the magic of Ithaka, there is something for everyone on a Greek Island adventure.

Santorini, Greece
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Santorini is probably the most well known island in Greece. With beautiful blue roofed cottages gracing the jagged cliffs that tower over the clear waters of the sea, Santorini is a delightfully beautiful holiday destination. The historic city of Thira is located on this beautiful island offering a peek into Greek history. A museum filled with well-preserved artifacts from this site is located here and is hosted by a very knowledgeable staff. There are also several tours of the island featuring the sampling of local Santorini wines – which are said to be very good!

Corfu offers a very different backdrop from Santorini. This small island in the Ionian sea is a great escape for nature lovers. The best thing to do on this island is to take a cycling tour. Tours can be guided or not guided and offer a multiday panoramic view of the entire island allowing the visitor to enjoy the silence of nature, the beauty of the sea, and the hidden treasures of this lovely gem of the Ionian sea.

Corfu, Greece
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Beach goers should find their holiday destination on the island of Mykonos. Known for its pristine beaches, excitement, and party type atmosphere, this holiday destination is guaranteed to please. Platys Gialos is the most popular beach on the island. Packed with beach resorts, restau