Anafi Island Greece

This island has been ignored by most holiday makers for a very long time, but has become quite popular the last years. It is very small, harsh island with steep cliffs offering spectacular views of the sea and unforgettable sunsets.

Anafi is a great place for recreation and relaxation. Here, time stands still, and you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere and little taverns without the pressure of doing and seeing lots of things.

If you do want some sightseeing, there are options though, as well as little bars and cafes. Greek islands always have some kind of nightlife, and this is no exception.

Kassos Island Greece

This is one of those typically Greek islands, the ones we picture when we imagine the real, traditional, untouched Greece. The pace is slow, and if you like relaxing, this is one of your best bets. With only two taxis on the island, you'll get lots of undisturbed sleep, with the exception perhaps of a donkey or rooster. You'll be close to nature and those clear, blue waters.

Because of its isolation, the island has always been poor. The men try to manage on fishing or working on ships, and many hope that the tourism will increase. You'll find that the people are very friendly, but the only ones that speak English are usually those who have been forced to work abroad

Ios Island Greece

Ios is one of the Greek Cyclades Islands , located in the Aegean Sea 200 kilometres south east of the mainland port of Piraeus . It's best known as a party playground for young foreign tourists who come here to get blind drunk, let their hair down.then, if possible, get even more drunk.

Despite its reputation as a den of iniquity for inebriated teens and twenty-somethings, Ios has more to offer than trance, dance and tequila cocktails. The island is steeped in history, peppered with pretty chapels and churches and blessed with beautiful unspoilt beaches. It's also the reputed resting place of one of the world's greatest ever literary masters - the Greek poet Homer, creator of the epic works the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Amorgos Island Greece

Amorgos is an island with white houses, crystal clear water and a peaceful atmosphere: it is no coincidence that Luc Besson chose to shoot the first part of The Big Blue here. Once only visited by the occasional backpacker, Amorgos has become quite an "trendy" island since the film was released, and it is no surprise that you will find more French holidaymakers here than usual.

 Amorgos is by no means a commercialised island, though, and it is truly an excellent place for relaxing. Its rather harsh, mountainous surroundings are beautiful in a clean and dramatic way, and in the valleys there are hundreds of flowers and trees.
 

Milos Island Greece

Only a few years ago, Milos was one of those quiet islands where you would only find empty beaches, very few taverns and nothing else. Today, it has become one of the "trendy" islands for young Greeks to go to in summer, and the island has turned into a quite exciting place. The big plus is that Greeks have a very relaxed attitude to alcohol, so the island is not particularly noisy, and you can sleep at night.

Milos has many, many little bays - and if you rent a moped you can find a small beach of your own. This is very romantic, and perfect for honeymooners and people that like their peace and quiet.
 

Sifnos Island Greece

A surprisingly green island for the Cyclades, Sifnos offers a good variety of peace and quiet and things to do. Even though it is a popular island, both amongst Greeks and foreigners, it has kept its originality and is resisting the commercialisation many other islands have suffered.

The locals on Sifnos live off agriculture, the natural source of aluminum and tourism, and the olive trees grow practically everywhere.

A striking feature of this island is the many churches: there is a church for each day of the year, and most of them are only open on that day.

Tilos Island Greece

Tilos is a quiet island with few inhabitants and a genuine atmosphere. It is great for relaxing and spending a nice, romantic holiday without high demands on nightlife and lots of activities and facilities.
The locals live traditionally off fishing, some farming and stock-breeding, and to a certain extent tourism. Some speak English, others don't but they are friendly and warm and like to make you feel welcome.