Up next on our bucket list is the beautiful Greek Islands. Greece is a country I have been wanting to visit for years. There are many islands to explore but we wanted to focus on 4 of our favs. From Ios, Santorini, to Naxos and Mykonos. We hope you enjoy. Leave us a comment if you have any suggestions our readers would love.

IOS

Ios is one of the cheapest Greek Islands to visit so if you are on a limited budget, this is the place to go. You can find cheaper food and accommodations for budget travelers. Ios is small so it probably won’t take you very long to go from end to end. One thing I really love about the island is Homer, author of The Odyssey is laid to rest here. Plus, the beaches are divine.

PLACES TO VISIT

Take a speedboat cruise from Mylopotas Beach

Take a tour of the island on an ATV

Visit Homer’s Tomb

Visit Agia Irini Church

SANTORINI

Take a sailboat trip out on the Aegean waters

Explore Amoudi Bay

Check out the views from Oia and take a trip to the black sand beach

Check out all of the great local wineries

Eat black ink pasta at Rastoni in Fira

Check out the seafood at Naoussa Restaurant in Fira

Museum of Prehistoric Thira

Check out Kamari Beach- great bars and restaurants

Visit Ancient Akrotiri- many believe it is one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean Sea

MYKONOS

Visit Little Venice

Visit the almost private Agia Anna Beach

Check out Fokos Beach

Visit Folklore Museum

Check out the women’s monastery- Monastery of Paleokastro

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

Take a walking tour of Mykonos

NAXOS

Naxos is one of the best places to visit if you want the beauty of Santorini and Mykonos but without all of the crowds. Home to charming villages, relaxing beaches, water sports and great hiking.

Visit Apollo’s Temple

Visit Agios Prokopios Beach

Visit Aliko Beach

Go windsurfing at Mikri Vigla

Visit Mount Zas- legend says Zeus was born in a cave there

Wander the streets of Chora

Walk up to the castle Kastro