Though a party island, Ios can offer you some peace and tranquillity. Like Crete, you may be surprised to see it on a list of cheap Greek islands to visit, but it’s inexpensive to get around, eat, and stay here three top things that can eat into your holiday budget.īe sure to check out the old city of Rhodes (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Acropolis of Lindos, and go hiking to Seven Springs to get some natural shade away from the midday Aegean sun!Ĭheck out: A Guide to Rhodes Island. The largest and most historically important of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes is a popular destination for package travellers. This also means low prices, making your money go further! 7.
Even in peak season, you can find a spot on its beaches all to yourself. One of the reasons that Lemnos is such a well-kept secret is its distance from Athens. Other notable sites include the cave church of Panagia Kakaviotissa and the ancient site of Hephaestus. The island capital Myrina is overlooked by a stunning Byzantine Castle, which gives superb views of the city stretched out between two bays. Located between Lesvos and Thassos, Lemnos is another beautiful island in the northeastern Aegean Sea. There are a couple of exciting historical sites to check out too, including an ancient Agora in Limenas and an archaeological site at Alyki.Ĭheck out: A Guide to Thassos island. Despite more rain, you can still make the most of sun-soaked beaches across the island, especially in summer. The most northerly Greek island, Thassos gets a lot more rain than others in the Aegean Sea, meaning that it’s very green. A hidden gem in the Aegean Sea, Thassos is just over an hour (13.9km) from mainland Greece, and you can easily get here from the port at Keramoti.