Published 14:37 IST, February 1st 2020
Island hopping in Greece; from the elegant Santorini to the exotic Mykonos
Island hopping in Greece can allow tourists to explore and experience the scenic natural beauty and a happening night-life. Read below for more details.
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Greece is known for its abundance of Islands which attract millions of tourists throughout year. Greece features somewhere around 2000 to 6000 islands in total with majority being unexplored and up to approximately a thousand islands available for commercial purposes.
Islands are also grouped into clusters; for example, North Aegean islands, Ionian islands, and Argo-Saronic Islands. This natural bounty of Islands has allowed Greece to be on top of list for many travel enthusiasts. Below are some Islands from Greece to fuel up a traveller's wishlist. Re on to know more about Island hopping in Greece:
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Santorini
Santorini is one of most commercial Islands in Greece which reportedly attracts various couples from around globe. A volcanic eruption in three centuries ago blew up Santorini and left-back black sand beaches and extremely steep cliffs. Tourists can enjoy a boat trip to crater of Nea Kameni or soak in hot springs of Palia Kameni. But mesmerising views on this island attracts major attention.
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Mykonos
Mykonos is known for its celebratory culture. party island attracts a much younger demographic who do not prefer quieter islands. It is affectionately also known as ' party animal of Greek islands' as it has many clubs open around clock. party culture of this island was reportedly well-established before it boomed in western countries.
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Crete
Crete is largest Greek island which consists of diverse attractions from beaches to nightlife. One of biggest tourist attractions to Crete is hidden churches, monasteries and mosques in mountain ranges which face directly to deep sea. island reportedly has a fine balance between night culture and natural bounty which attracts almost every demographic of tourists.
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14:37 IST, February 1st 2020