The Greenest Greek Islands to Visit

Greece also has some islands with lush vegetation and rich forests.

If you’re looking for green Greek islands to spend your summer holidays relaxing in the shade and the breeze, we have a list of the greenest Greek islands for you!

Corfu

Corfu, also known as Kerkira is definitely on the list of the greenest islands in Greece, featuring endless hills of pine forests and lush vegetation providing shade.

Paxos

Paxos and Antipaxos are two neighboring islands in the Ionian, popular for perhaps the most beautiful turquoise waters in Greece. The islands are covered in vines and pine forests decorating the inland all the way to the shores.

Kefalonia

It has a breathtaking, green landscape and the distinct beauty that was featured in the famous film, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. Among the top beaches to swim in is Myrtos, internationally known as one of the best beaches in the whole world.

Ithaca

Ithaca, also known as Ithaki, is the homeland of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. This island is also among the greenest islands in Greece, with many parts covered in forests. Just like the other Ionian islands, it is largely vegetated and has stunning beaches.

It is among the most popular and photographed Greek islands, having received international acclaim for the famous Navagio Beach of Zakynthos. Navagio is a virgin beach with an iconic rusty shipwreck, which is normally accessible only by boat.

Zante

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