1/ Islands near Attica peninsula in the Aegean Sea
1.1 - Taking a small boat to Hydra
Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, located in the Aegean Sea between the Myrtoan Sea and the Argolic Gulf. It is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strip of water.
There is one main town, known simply as "Hydra port". It consists of a crescent-shaped harbor, around which is centered a strand of restaurants, shops, markets, and galleries that cater to tourists and locals (Hydriots). Steep stone streets lead up and outward from the harbor area. Most of the local residences, as well as the hostelries on the island, are located on these streets.
1.2 - Taking a ferry to Spetses
Spetses is an upscale affluent island in Attica, Greece. It is included as one of the Saronic Islands.
An unusual aspect of Spetses is that no private automobiles are allowed within the town limits. The most common modes of transport are walking, horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles. Only taxis and delivery vehicles are allowed in the downtown area. Ferries and high-speed hydrofoils arrive regularly from the Athenian port of Piraeus.
2/ Islands of the Cyclades
2.1 - Taking a BIG ferry to Naxos
Naxos is a Greek island and the largest of the Cyclades. It was the centre of archaic Cycladic culture. The island is famous as a source of emery, a rock rich in corundum, which until modern times was one of the best abrasives available.
2.1 - By ferry to Mykonos
Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island has an area of 85.5 square kilometres and rises to an elevation of 341 metres at its highest point.
Mykonos's nickname is "The Island of the Winds", due to the very strong winds that usually blow on the island. Tourism is a major industry and Mykonos is known for its vibrant nightlife and for being a gay-friendly destination with many establishments catering for the LGBT community.
Continue your journey :
- Santorini : Part of the Cylades group of islands is here
- 1/2 - Crete : Western part of the island is here
- 2/2 - Crete : Heraklion and Eastern part of the island is here
- Islands of the Dodecanese is here
- Central Greece and Corfu island is here
- For lovers of archeological sites... i.e."old stones" is here
- On the road and in town, drink and food, campsites is here