Cyclades and Ionian Islands

I am sure that many of you, you might wonder:

Shall we choose Ionian Islands or Cyclades for our summer holidays?

Well, this is a difficult question and choice after all. These two groups of islands share one thing: the sea; but actually are quite different.

The advantages of Cyclades are:

1. Are near to Athens. You can approach the most of them by boat from Peireas in about 2-4 hours depending which is your destination.

2. Syros , Mykonos (Mikonos), Santorini , Tinos , Paros are very popular destinations, therefore quite well organized to host foreigners.

3. Cyclades are still keeping their traditional style and indeed they have a unique nature.

If you plan to visit the islands with your family, you might think to visit Andros, which is quite peaceful and a perfect place for families. The other islands, are very touristic, therefore for people willing to have more fun and less relaxing.

Now, about Ionian Islands. The advantages are:

1. Are very very beautiful, with a complete different nature than Cyclades. Ionian Islands are quite green, with many trees, something that you will not meet in Cyclades.

2. In Ionian Islands you will find some spectacular beaches like the Porto Katsiki in Lefkada and Papanikolis in Meganisi.

3. Ionian Islands, definitely are not so busy as Cyclades, but Corfu , Zakynthos and Lefkada start accepting an increasing number of tourists. Last time for instance, I thought that Lefkada (Lefkas) has been invaded from Italians :)

4. Note that in Ionian Islands are very safe, despite the frequent earthquakes that happen there. The constructions are very well developed under very strict rules.

I know that the choice is difficult, but if you want my honest opinion, visit both of them. Start with Cyclades and then go to Ionian Islands. You will be amazed how different Greece is from corner to corner.

We will post again soon,
Cyclades Properties