Get To Know Your Greek Islands

Were sure you’ve heard of Mykonos , a small island in the Cyclades group of islands in the Aegean Sea, for it’s lavish summer party destinations, clubs and beaches. Along some of the calmer places in Mykonos, you won’t be able to miss out the huge dance clubs that bring DJs from all around the world, the late parties and the day parties as well. It is Greece’s most famous cosmopolitan island where there’s always a party to go to, a lavish restaurant to eat at and hit some of the shops and boutiques along the shore. it is believed in Greek mythology that Mykonos is made up of petrified giant’s bodies killed by Hercules, and probably named after Apollo’s grandson, Mykonos. But hey, as beautiful as the history and mythology of basically any Greek island or city is, this is where you can mingle with all type of people, from celebrities (hi Lindsey Lohan!) to your everyday families and young travelers. It is of course gay friendly and a great gay destination to party up and unwind. Important to mention that the XLsior festival , a huge gay festival that will be celebrating 10 years this year will be taking place in Mykonos . (More about the festival below)
 

Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese islands of Greece, located south east of the mainland and Athens. A total population of over 50,000, it has anything you need and want to see. Most importantly, Rhodes is the home of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the colossus of Rhodes. Besides that, Rhodes is packed with ancient ruins, archeological sites and museums that you must visit and a very interesting and breathtaking views . The rhodium tradition and culture is very rich in its food, so you will be feeling very Greek and close to the culture here, especially while sipping on the local alcoholic beverage called Souma (made from distilled grapes). Rhodes has over 500 hotels, a great nightlife for all communities, amazing variety of bars, clubs, restaurants that serve you Greek culture on a plate and of course great cheap and expensive places to shop! A must visit on your next gaycation!
 

The largest and most populous of the Greek islands , lies about 100 miles south of the mainland, and is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. As for the history and culture of this island, it dates back to the Paleolithic age, and housed many lost civilizations such as the Minoans and Mycenaean civilization. The rich history of this island is visible and felt throughout the island, and definitely recommended to stay there for about a week or more in order to really suck in all the culture and see as much of the archeological sites as possible. Besides the beautiful culture, the beaches and the resorts are absolutely breathtaking, including Spinalonga , the largest natural palm forest in Europe . In Crete you will find all types of people from all over Europe , mainly, due to it’s great tourist attractions and great accessibility to all locations. Such a great island for all people, all types and of course gay friendly!
 

The heart and soul of ancient and modern Greece, the beautiful capital , Athens, is definitely a city you won’t be able to miss. Athens is a beautiful depiction of the ancient world with many landmarks from the 5th century BC , the monumental Acropolis, the Parthenon , the temple of Zeus ,the ancient agora of Athens and many more beautiful and ancient structures from the ancient civilization. There are also many museums that you may visit, of course the acropolis museum on the top of the list. It’s truly a trip back in time. The area names Plaka is probably the one that you might hear about right away upon arrival, it’s filled with hotels, ritzy restaurants, artisan shops and so on.

Even though Athens is not an island, it is obvious that before you hit the islands you must go through the beautiful capital and stay in the lavish and boutique hotels, with beautiful interior designs and breathtaking views and of course a colorful and welcoming culture!