Apart from mainland Greece, the country is made up of thousands of islands. Estimates range from 1,200 to 6,000 in total. The larger islands, for example,
Crete and
Corfu, attract thousands of visitors and tourists each year, but if you're looking for somewhere more intimate, it's worth considering the smaller, less well known destinations. However, the number of inhabited islands is somewhere between 160 and 230.
Greek island hopping is a fabulous way to explore as you can do things at your own pace and choose exactly where you want to visit and when.
Skopelos is part of the Sporades group and is famous for the film Mama Mia. Here you'll find pine clad hills, a medieval castle, Byzantine monasteries, pretty coves and an abundance of wildlife. A stay in a luxury villa here is what dreams are made of.
Spetses is the most remote of the Saronic Islands. This pine-clad idyll has sparkling clear seas, lovely beaches and plenty of tavernas where you'll be welcomed with warm hospitality. The use of cars is restricted on the island with the horse and carriage remaining the preferred mode of transport. Couples particularly like this destination and we think it's a lovely place for a low-key honeymoon.
There are plenty of other options to choose from including Lesvos, Lemnos and Paleros which is situated on mainland Greece.
The experienced travel experts at Designer Travel have a wealth of knowledge about Greece and can help you decide exactly where you want to go. Maybe you're looking for a quiet retreat just for a week or you've always dreamed of exploring as many Greek islands as you can during an extended vacation - whatever you want, we can tailor make an itinerary just for you. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and, as we are independent, we have literally thousands of flights, apartments, villas and hotels we can offer you. Tell us what you're looking for and we will spend our time searching for the best available options so you don't have to. Designer Travel are fully ABTA bonded and with other 15 years experience in worldwide fully escorted holidays plus a full after sales service, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands.