With so many Greek Islands to choose from it can be a tough call picking the one that's exactly right for you. Crete, Corfu and Rhodes are the most popular destinations and offer a wealth of attractions to suit all tastes, budgets and ages, from five-star all inclusive holidays in Greece to last-minute getaways for less.
The sun-drenched Mediterranean climates on all three islands makes them the perfect choice for cheap holidays in Greece. The hottest island is generally considered to be Crete, especially on its southern side, while temperatures frequently reach the 30's during July and August in Rhodes, which enjoys an average of 300 sunny days each year.
The greenest of the Greek Islands is Corfu, thanks to its long, dry summers and wet winters. Over two million olive trees and wild flowers fill its picturesque landscape. With beautiful beaches nestled beneath rugged cliff faces, Rhodes is characterised by its arid and rocky landscape. The largest of the islands is Crete, and as a result offers the most varied terrain, ranging from gentle plateaus to plunging gorges.
Corfu provides a unique twist on traditional Greek cuisine thanks to its Italian influences and typical Confucian dishes include delicious pasta, authentic stews and mouth-watering seafood. Crete is revered for its olive oil which features heavily on most traditional menus, while Rhodes is considered the home of moussaka, baklava and other classically Greek dishes.
Rhodes is an excellent choice is you like your fun late-night and loud. Younger visitors love the popular party destinations of Rhodes Town, Trianta and Falir
The greenest of the Greek Islands is Corfu, thanks to its long, dry summers and wet winters. Over two million olive trees and wild flowers fill its picturesque landscape. With beautiful beaches nestled beneath rugged cliff faces, Rhodes is characterised by its arid and rocky landscape. The largest of the islands is Crete, and as a result offers the most varied terrain, ranging from gentle plateaus to plunging gorges.
Corfu provides a unique twist on traditional Greek cuisine thanks to its Italian influences and typical Confucian dishes include delicious pasta, authentic stews and mouth-watering seafood. Crete is revered for its olive oil which features heavily on most traditional menus, while Rhodes is considered the home of moussaka, baklava and other classically Greek dishes.
Rhodes is an excellent choice is you like your fun late-night and loud. Younger visitors love the popular party destinations of Rhodes Town, Trianta and Falir
Corfu provides a unique twist on traditional Greek cuisine thanks to its Italian influences and typical Confucian dishes include delicious pasta, authentic stews and mouth-watering seafood. Crete is revered for its olive oil which features heavily on most traditional menus, while Rhodes is considered the home of moussaka, baklava and other classically Greek dishes.
Rhodes is an excellent choice is you like your fun late-night and loud. Younger visitors love the popular party destinations of Rhodes Town, Trianta and Faliraki. With its intriguing Italian architecture, quaint villages and lush coastlines, Corfu makes an excellent base for Greece cheap holidays for all the family. Countless museums, galleries and historic sites, notably the Palace at Knossos and the impressive Frangokastello Fortress, can be found in Crete, which is a culture lovers paradise.
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Rhodes is an excellent choice is you like your fun late-night and loud. Younger visitors love the popular party destinations of Rhodes Town, Trianta and Faliraki. With its intriguing Italian architecture, quaint villages and lush coastlines, Corfu makes an excellent base for Greece cheap holidays for all the family. Countless museums, galleries and historic sites, notably the Palace at Knossos and the impressive Frangokastello Fortress, can be found in Crete, which is a culture lovers paradise.
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Steve Alexander is a travel writer in London and has a good knowledge of the best all inclusive holidays in Greece. More information on cheap holidays in Greece can be found by visiting 2bookaholiday.com.