The Greek islands have been a popular tourist destination for a long time, and each island with its unique topography, ancient history,
and culture attract thousands of visitors from around the world every summer. Tourists flock to the Greek islands every year to enjoy a few days of beautiful weather, unique architecture, and the character of Greek hospitality.

With so many Greek islands to choose from, one is bound to find their favorite vacation spot, and while many preffer to island hop, others return to the same island year after year. With a multitude of sandy beaches and a spectacular medieval town of grandiose buildings and winding cobbled streets, it's no surprise that hodes is one of Greece's top destinations. Always an important force in antiquity, Rhodes briefly overtook Athens in the third century BC as a centre for the arts, though its subsequent prosperity was checkered. The heaviest imprint on the Old Town was made by the Knights of St John(1309-1522), whose order drew crusaders from all over Europe. Divided into langues (people of the same tongue), the Knights each built their own auberge, a hostel with private chapel and dining hall. For those sandy beaches, follow the east coast, going beyond Tsambika to miss the worst of the crowds.

Santorini is, quite simply, the most spectacular of all the Greek islands, with an awesome crescent of multicoloured cliffs rising from a deep, blue, sea-flooded caldera that was created almost 4,000 years ago by one of the mightiest volcanic events in human history. The resulting tsunami destroyed the Minoan culture – based on Crete, around 80 miles south of Santorini – and some archaeologists suggest it inspired the legend of the lost continent of Atlantis. Santorini's beaches – along with its airport – are on the east coast and are famed for their black volcanic sand. Kamari, closest to the airport, is the island's only proper beach resort, with a clutch of mid-priced package holiday hotels and self-catering apartments. Unless your budget's really tight, a pool is essential: Santorini's beaches are swept on summer afternoons by scorching winds. The island's other big beach is Perissa, separated from Kamari by the 566-metre bulge of Profitis Ilias, Santorini's highest hill. Perissa has its share of places to stay – mostly at the lower end of the market – and is less busy than Kamari.

The charming island of Ithaka forms part of the Ionian Islands and is situated just off Kefalonia's north-eastern coast. Also known as Ithaki', this is an ideal place for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a typical Greek holiday without the crowds.
Reached by boat from Kefalonia, Ithaka boasts a wonderfully dramatic landscape, from undulating olive-clad mountains plunging into crystal clear, turquoise waters to idyllic, unspoilt coves and quaint, traditional villages. Steeped in enthralling ancient Greek mythology, Ithaka is famous as the homeland of Odysseus whose adventures are recounted in Homer's Odyssey. The island's capital, Vathy, is perched on the water’s edge around a large inlet and it is here that you will find most of the island’s amenities. Vath is , a great base from which to explore the island or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the charming countryside.