There are 1400 Greek islands of which 227 are inhabited. The habitation of these islands is very few that only 78 among the habited islands have more than a hundred inhabitants. The interesting things about the Greek Islands are the white sand beaches and blue waters and the serenity and peace that one can experience in the islands.

The most visited major Greek Islands are the mainland Greece, Crete islands, Dodecanese, Epiros, Ionian Island, Kyklades, Macedonia, North Aegean, Pelopenese, Saronic Gulf, Sporades Island, Thesallia and Thraki. The Greek Islands has special features that make it attractive to tourists. Aside from the beaches and the attractive mountains seen on the various islands, there are also amazing architectural designs of the buildings in the villages that can only be seen in Greece.

There is also the world heritage of the ancient Greece’s contribution to civilization. The most sought places that show Greece’s history and its contribution to the Western civilization are in the museums and the preserved structural buildings.

A tourist’s typical holidays on the Greek Islands is more about island hopping, sun bathing on the beach, swimming, mountain climbing and touring around. There are just numerous islands that one can visit. Others may choose to visit islands that are habited and simply see the wonders of the life on the island. Aside from enjoying the serenity, they can also enjoy learning from the way of life of the people in the island.

There are also fauna and flora that can be seen and oftentimes, this is also one of the attractions in visiting the islands. Holiday on the Greek Islands also means picture-taking on the landscapes of the Greek islands. There is also the attraction in the buildings of the Greek Islands. The remarkable designs of the Greek buildings are one of the most attractive sites seen during ones holidays on the Greek Islands.