Follow Greece Immigration to explore Greece tourism attractions: When mentioning Greek islands, the vast majority of people think of Santorini, which is very famous, followed by Mykonos, Crete, or Rhodes, where President Xi visited during his transit last year. These islands are all located in the Aegean Sea, and the vast majority of Greece's thousands of islands are scattered across the beautiful Aegean Sea, which is why an Aegean journey is always on the minds of tourists.
If the Aegean Sea is the front yard of the Greeks, then the Ionian Sea is their backyard. The Ionian Sea is located in the southwest of Greece, surrounded by Greece, Albania, and Italy. From Athens, one needs to cross the northern part of the Peloponnese Peninsula, pass through the Corinth Canal and Patras, and then take a cruise from Kyllini. On the Greek side, there are mainly islands such as Corfu, Zakynthos, and Kefalonia. These islands are far less famous than the Aegean islands like Santorini; in fact, there are far fewer tourists. During the few days we were there, we rarely encountered tourists, especially Asian tourists, which is a stark contrast to the crowded streets of Santorini filled with Chinese tourists.
Driving for 5 hours from Athens and then taking a one-hour boat ride, you can reach Zakynthos. Ferries between Greek islands are very convenient; you can buy tickets in advance or at the pier.
Most of the Greek islands have hotels run by locals, which are in good condition and affordable. The inherent hospitality of the Greeks will also keep you in a good mood. This is the small courtyard of the hotel where we stayed.
There are many such mountain roads on the Greek islands. You can often enjoy both mountain and sea views at the same time. Even if the navigation shows that it is only one kilometer to the seaside, you might still be in the mountains, but after a few turns, the sea appears right before your eyes!
In Zakynthos, the road is lined with such azure seawater. It is said that once you have seen the sea in Greece, you will not be satisfied with the sea anywhere else.
Of course, there are also such dense forests with straight, tall trees.
The Greeks have received precious gifts from heaven, and such beaches can be seen everywhere here. Thinking about the beaches in China that are not even beautiful but are still enclosed for fees, it is truly a world of difference.
The most famous place in Zakynthos is Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach). It is located in the north and cannot be reached directly from the cliff; you must take a boat to get there. There are many boarding points on the north side of the island. When Navagio Beach appears before your eyes, the stunning scenery is beyond words.
Of course, arriving at the cliff around 3:00 PM to take a panoramic photo of Navagio Beach is also a pleasure.
Who can resist such a blue?
In the evening, we came to a small town for dinner. The town faces the high mountains and is accompanied by the sea.
The Greeks' backyard—I will go again if I have time this year. Some Greek friends told me that they were born and raised on these islands, and I can only envy them.