Practical guide to the Greek islands with practical information, addresses, and itinerary suggestions.
The Greek Islands embody the very essence of Mediterranean travel: radiant light, azure sea, and white villages suspended above the waves. This practical guide takes you through the Cyclades, Crete, the Ionian Islands, the Dodecanese, and many other gems, where each stop reveals a unique history, cuisine, and atmosphere. Between secluded coves, ancient ruins, and village festivals, Greek authenticity is expressed everywhere.
Updated by our Petit Futé experts, this guide invites you to explore the Greek Islands:
• Discover the diversity of landscapes, original itineraries, and iconic places: from the cliffs of Santorini to the narrow streets of Paros, from the beaches of Crete to the perched monasteries of Patmos, each island reveals a perfect balance between nature and culture.
• A historical and cultural perspective: heirs of ancient Greece, the islands bring together temples, Byzantine churches, Venetian ports, and ancient traditions, reflections of a world where history dialogues with modernity.
• Detailed maps, clever addresses, and our favorites: family guesthouses, seaside tavernas, colorful markets, and coastal hikes to experience island life in all its simplicity.
A Petit Futé guide, ideal for travelers passionate about history, the sea, and freedom, ready to discover Greece in its most vibrant and timeless version.
