Being famous worldwide for their natural beauty, the clean beaches and the hospitable people, the islands of Aegean Sea are a islander cluster in the Eastern side of the Mediterranean between Greece and Asia Minor.
Many of the coasts are rewarded by the program "Blue Flags of Europe" and are offered not only for swimming, but also for diving, explorations with mask, marine ski, sailing and windsurfing.
According to the mythology, the name of the Aegean Sea emanates from Aegean, king of Athens, who fell and was drowned in the sea from the temple of Neptune in Sounio.
The islands of the Aegean are separated in smaller islander clusters, mainly from which they are:
North-eastern Aegean: Crystal waters with spotless beaches, places surrounded by rich vegetation, traditional settlements and rich history, compose an incredible combination that waits for the visitor to be discovered. The most popular islands are:
- Thassos
- Samothrace
- Lesvos
- Chios
- Samos
- Limnos
- Ikaria
Sporades: Aquamarine waters, dense vegetation, lace coasts. And all these in an environment of immense calm and peacefulness. Feel the magic of each island separately!
- Skyros
- Skopelos
- Alonnisos
- Skiathos
Argosaronikos: These islands are exceptionally popular destinations because of their small distance from Athens. The visitor can enjoy important landscapes, unique archaeological places, museums, mansions, graphic settlements and marvelous beaches. The basic islands are:
- Salamine
- Aegina
- Hydra
- Poros
- Spetses
Cyclades: Undeniably one of the most popular islander destinations of Europe, while it includes certain from the most beautiful islands of world. The Cyclades' architecture with the combination of white and blue, the spotless waters with the exceptional sandy beaches, the warm hospitality of locals and much more, render the travel in the Cyclades really unique. The most popular destinations are:
- Naxos
- Andros
- Paros
- Tinos
- Milos
- Amorgos
- Ios
- Mykonos
- Syros
- Santorini
Dodekanisa: They mesmerize the visitor with their exceptional natural beauty, the unique beaches, the cultural heritage and the traditional way of life. The main islands are:
- Rhodes
- Kos
- Kalymnos
- Leros
- Patmos