- Santorini:
- Famous for its stunning sunsets, particularly in the town of Oia, where the sun dips into the Aegean Sea, creating a magical atmosphere.
- The island is the result of a volcanic eruption, which shaped its unique topography and formed its iconic caldera.
- Santorini is renowned for its white-washed buildings with blue domes, often depicted in travel magazines and postcards.
- In September, the crowds decrease, making it an ideal time to enjoy wine-tasting tours at local vineyards known for their Assyrtiko grapes.
- Crete:
- The largest Greek island, known for its diverse landscape, including beautiful beaches, mountains, and fertile plains.
- Home to the ancient Minoan civilization, Crete features archaeological sites such as Knossos and Phaistos.
- September offers warm weather for hiking the Samaria Gorge, one of Europe’s longest gorges, with breathtaking scenery.
- The island has a rich culinary tradition, with local dishes emphasizing fresh vegetables, olive oil, and Cretan cheeses.
- Rhodes:
- Known for its well-preserved medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring cobblestone streets and ancient architecture.
- The island boasts beautiful beaches, including the popular Lindos beach, where visitors can explore ancient ruins.
- In September, the weather is still warm, perfect for enjoying windsurfing and other water sports along the coastline.
- Rhodes has a storied history, once home to the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Mykonos:
- Renowned for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous world-famous beach clubs and bars, particularly in the town of Mykonos and at Paradise Beach.
- The island features quaint white-washed buildings and iconic windmills that can be seen from various points across the island.
- Offers beautiful beaches with clear waters, such as Psarou and Super Paradise, which are less crowded in September.
- Mykonos is a short ferry ride from Delos, an important archaeological site and the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Each has its own character, its own beauty, is the perfect destination for a September vacation. Here are the Greek islands to visit next month…
La Greece is always a good idea. From late April through October in particular, the islands of Greece are a perfect destination for a vacation with a flavor Mediterranean. The crystal clear sea, the long, golden beaches, the volcanic and pebble beaches, the small villages with white houses and blue that are colored with flowers, traditional taverns always give a vacation that makes you feel good, in the middle months of summer are then also the clubs, the nightlife to make Greece particularly attractive. especially to those who love fun. September is one of the ideal months to spend a few days among the Greek islands, which are depopulated with tourists and bring out their best, all their essence and poetry. The Greek islands in September smell of relaxation, have a romantic tinge, and are perfect for a rejuvenating vacation. All of them are perfect for a trip with a summer flavor, but there are some that shine with wonder.
Koufonissi: the small island of the Cyclades that surprises with beauty
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It is a gem, a magnificent place, where life flows slowly. The sea shimmers with its azure hues, the fine sandy beaches welcome, the little houses in the marina enchant, the lagoons look like swimming pools, and the atmosphere is truly perfect for those who go in search of a place to pamper themselves with relaxation. Koufonissi is the island that looks like a bubble, and it is almost the perfect island because the harmony there is between the green and the sea makes it a unique place in the world. The beauty of the island lies in its authenticity. in its essentiality, do not imagine the island of clubs, equipped beaches, luxury resorts because here the real luxury is the essential, what has the power to feel suspended in a place that gives serenity. The place not to miss? The beach at Kasteli Beach, a horseshoe-shaped bay that owes its name to the porous rock from which it is formed.
Paros: the glamorous and glittering Greek island
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It is the island for those loves the place to relax, but at the same time wants to feel in a glamorous environment. Paros is right in the heart of the Cyclades, is the island with breathtaking nature, where tradition, culture fascinate to the point of attracting tourists from all over the world. What makes it special is precisely its geographical location, it is surrounded by other little islands that are little pearls, and then it is the island that tells the whole the essence of the Cyclades with its small houses on the marina, sky-blue domes, cobblestone streets and spectacular sunsets. For those who love tradition, but at the same time a little bit of the typical Greek island nightlife, Paros is the ideal summer vacation destination. Each of its villages, beaches, sunsets will give you happiness!
Crete: the largest island for a trip to Greece on the road
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Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth most largest in the Mediterranean and this makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Greece, to the point that in the central summer months it almost loses its identity. In September when the tourist block starts to leave, Crete resumes its guise as a Greece’s authentic island and knows how to bring out its sincere side and at the same time accommodate everyone’s desires. Crete, in particular, is the destination to recommend to those who do not like to stay still in one place, but to those who want to explore the area with an on-the-road trip. its wide roads overlooking its breathtaking coastline, its narrower ones that explore the beautiful hinterland with imposing mountains, forests and gorges provide a truly incredible journey. Crete is the island that has a priceless historical and artistic heritage; it is the home of the great Minoan civilization, as evidenced by the island’s many archaeological sites from the Minoan palaces by Knossos e Festus and the sunken city by Olous near Elounda. Created is the island of maritime and picturesque villages: Chania is a real gem, the one also known as the Venice of the East. For those who love life Heraklion, is not only the capital of the island, but also the one that can offer endless nights of fun.
Lesvos: the colorful, fun and secret island
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Lesvos is one of the lesser-known destinations, the one off the tourist trail of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, but also one that should be considered as a September vacation destination. It is a little gem, the one made of colorful little houses, rich in history, but at the same time vital thanks to its university that leaves it with an ever-youthful essence. Lesvos is the island for those who like to go outside the box and throw themselves into exploring an island full of discoveries to be made. It is the home of Sappho, is the ideal destination for those who want to explore Greek flavors and excellence; the best retsina is produced here, and theouzo, this is the land that produces the best oil in Greece. Natureis lush and generous, the coast is endless, lonely and welcoming at the same time.
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