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South Aegean Islands Holidays
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Whether you’re watching the sun set over Santorini’s caldera or watching it rise on Paradise Beach in Mykonos after a wild night of parties, holidays to the South Aegean Islands deliver 24/7.
Southeast Greece
The South Aegean is one of 13 building blocks that make up Greece. The region stakes its claim on an area of the Aegean Sea on the south east of the Greek mainland, and it wraps its arms around the islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese.
The big four
The South Aegean name drops some of the best known islands in Greece. It’s home to Rhodes, which is the most visited Greek Island, Santorini, which is one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations, and Kos and Mykonos, which are known for their nightlife credentials.
The beach scene
The beaches of the South Aegean Islands pack a punch. Kos alone is circled by 290 kilometres of white sandy beaches. Mykonos, meanwhile, lays claim to one of the longest ribbons of sand – Ellia beach stretches out for eight kilometres.
Ancient history
The timeline of this part of the world stretches back to 1200BC. Evidence for this can be found at the Lindos Acropolis in Rhodes, among the winding streets of ancient Thira in Santorini, and at the Asklepieion in Kos, which dates back to the 3rd century BC.
At a glance
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Catch a glimpse of the legendary sunsets in Santorini
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Rummage around the boutiques of Mykonos
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Turn back the clock at the Acropolis in Rhodes
Destinations in South Aegean Islands
Top Destinations
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Kos
Holidays to the Greek Island of Kos put historical sights, standout scenery, a never-ending supply of beaches at your fingertips.
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Rhodes
Holidays to Rhodes fly off the shelves thanks to the island’s picture-perfect beaches, historical sites and party hot spots.
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Mykonos
With sandy beaches, whitewashed villages and a vibrant, cosmopolitan party scene, Mykonos adds a touch of glamour to the Greek Islands.