Greek Isles in the Summer

Greek Isles in the Summer Mini Article Pages

The Greek islands are traditionally grouped into the following clusters:

• The Argo-Saronic Islands in the Saronic gulf near Athens
• The Cyclades, a large but dense collection occupying the central part of the Aegean Sea
• The North Aegean islands, a loose grouping off the west coast of Turkey
• The Dodecanese, another loose collection in the southeast between Crete and Turkey
• The Sporades, a small tight group off the coast of Euboea
• And the Ionian Islands, located to the west of the mainland in the Ionian Sea. One of these islands, Kythira, is off the southern tip of the mainland, but still considered part of the Ionian Islands.

Latest three mini articles on Greek Isles in the Summer:

Ios the Party Island

The Enfant Terrible of the Greek islands, Ios island, the height of the sea, sex and sun, is one of the Cyclades island group on the Aegean Sea in Greece. It is a famous tourist destination, attracting visitors with its golden beaches and the characteristic Aegean architecture. Ios is well known as the party island with... (more)

Pythagorion a place for excellent entertainment

Pythagorion is the most significant tourist-center on the southern side of Samos island. It is a beautiful and picturesque city, full of tourist-facilities and very close to the airport. The city provides for good entertainment as it has plenty of taverns, bars and cafeterias. It was originally called Tigani, the Greek for frying pan... (more)

Mamma Mia! Filming on Skiathos and Skopelos Islands

The two beautiful islands of the Sporades island group in Greece, Skiathos and Skopelos, have been home to film making of Mamma Mia in 2007. The islands with their pine forests coming down to the sea shore, the beautiful small bays and coves with their blue flag beaches are two very popular destinations for a ... (more)