{"id":618,"date":"2023-04-06T11:28:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T09:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bronicable.com\/en\/?p=618"},"modified":"2026-07-19T21:55:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T19:55:48","slug":"top-5-islands-to-visit-in-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bronicable.com\/en\/europe\/top-5-islands-to-visit-in-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 islands to visit in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Greek islands are not all about the same kind of holiday. One may be built for nightlife, another for quiet villages, another for history or long afternoons in the water. This guide looks at five islands with very different personalities. If beaches are your priority, our <a href=\"https:\/\/bronicable.com\/en\/europe\/top-5-beaches-to-visit-in-greece\/\">Greek beaches guide<\/a> is a natural companion.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>My advice is simple: do not try to squeeze too many islands into one trip. Choose one or two and give them enough time to surprise you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before the list, watch the island video:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top 5 Islands in Greece | Discovering the Best of Greek Island Life\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SgBcrWv8aX0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>#5 \u2014 Mykonos<\/h3>\n<p>Mykonos combines beautiful beaches with a famous party scene. Bars, clubs and restaurants stay lively, while historic details such as the old windmills and an ancient Roman aqueduct add another side to the island.<\/p>\n<h3>#4 \u2014 Thassos<\/h3>\n<p>In the northern Aegean, Thassos offers clear water, green landscapes and picturesque fishing villages. Explore its ancient amphitheatre and 15th-century fortress, then try the local seafood, wine and traditional dishes. Hiking, cycling and water sports are easy to add.<\/p>\n<h3>#3 \u2014 Corfu<\/h3>\n<p>Corfu has sandy beaches, secluded coves and a layered history. Its 15th-century fortress, ancient temple and Roman villa ruins are reminders of the island\u2019s past, while Corfu Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Venetian architecture.<\/p>\n<h3>#2 \u2014 Rhodes<\/h3>\n<p>Rhodes brings together beaches, scenic countryside and one of the most atmospheric old towns in Greece. Medieval fortresses, ancient ruins and the Palace of the Grand Master sit alongside museums, water sports and a lively harbour.<\/p>\n<h3>#1 \u2014 Santorini<\/h3>\n<p>Santorini\u2019s cliffside villages and crescent-shaped caldera were shaped by a volcanic eruption. Visitors come for the views, ancient ruins, black-sand beaches, fresh seafood and local wine. It is difficult not to stop for a photograph here\u2014but try to look up from the camera too.<\/p>\n<p>For another Mediterranean city break, our <a href=\"https:\/\/bronicable.com\/en\/europe\/top-5-cities-to-visit-in-italy\/\">guide to Italian cities<\/a> offers a different kind of itinerary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover five Greek islands with different personalities, from Mykonos and Thassos to Corfu, Rhodes and Santorini.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":619,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","latest_post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top 5 islands to visit in Greece - BRONICABLE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover five Greek islands with different personalities, from Mykonos and Thassos to Corfu, Rhodes and Santorini.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bronicable.com\/en\/europe\/top-5-islands-to-visit-in-greece\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Top 5 Islands to visit in Greece\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover the top 5 islands to visit in Greece for an unforgettable vacation! 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