The Greek Islands are a collection of over 6,000 islands and islets that belong to Greece. Only 227 of the islands are inhabited, and only 78 of those have more than 100 inhabitants. The large body of land in southern Greece, Peloponnese, is not a Greek island as it is connected to the mainland by the small Isthmus of Corinth landbridge.

The largest Greek island by area is the 260km long island of Crete, located at the southern edge of the Aegean Sea, and serves as an administrative division (periphery) in of itself. Crete to the south, along with Greece to the north and west, and Turkey to the east, make up the rough boundary of the Aegean Sea. The second largest greek island is Euboea at 150km long.

Euboea is located parallel and close to the east coast of the Greek mainland, and is administered as part of the central Greece periphery. After the third and fourth largest Greek Islands, Lesbos and Rhodes, both near the coast of Turkey, the rest of the islands are at least two thirds of the area of Rhodes or smaller.

Most of the Greek islands are in groupings located within the Aegean Sea or on its southern edge. A final grouping, the Ionian Islands, is located to the west of the mainland in the Ionian Sea, although one of these islands, Kythira, is off the southern tip of the mainland, but still considered part of the Ionian Islands.

Greece and the Greek islands is one of the most unique and popular destinations for diving holidays and travel in Europe. With the crystal blue waters of the Aegean and Ionian seas, Greece is just as beautiful underwater as it is above.

On the seabed of Greek waters, you will find a spectacular array of colors, fauna, wildlife and also a variety of ship wreaks. There is so much beauty and inspiration below the sea, that it really has to be experienced first hand to be appreciated.

The clear waters provide divers with the chance to enjoy scuba diving with excellent visual conditions. Weather permitting, visitors can enjoy scuba diving excursions throughout the year.Whether you are an experienced diver, or a complete amateur, you will be able to enjoy a wonderful diving experience in Greece. There are many diving clubs and schools located through Greece and the Greek islands that can cater for all levels of diver.

Many of the scuba diving clubs in Greece will also be able to rent our equipment for experienced divers who are holidaying in Greece, but who have not brought their own equipment with them.Shopping-Hand-crafted Gold is inexpensive. It’s not that gold is cheaper in Greece, which is what some people are led to believe. Gold is the same price everywhere. But labor in Greece is cheaper and there are terrific bargains to be found if you know where to look.

Food and Wine-The food of the Greek Islands, which stretch from the Turkish shore to the eastern Ionian Sea, is simple but packed with flavor. Food and Wine is famous for its good quality products and the amazing taste of its food and wines. Some dishes are the same everywhere in Greece and the Greek Islands, whereas some others are local culinary specialties or same dishes cooked in different manners (in islands, Crete, Thessaloniki, etc).