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Northeastern Aegean Is-
lands
Why Go?
The wildly varied northeastern Aegean Islands (Τα Νησιά του Βορειοανατολικού
Αιγαίου) invite travellers to experience old-fashioned island cuisine, traditional village
culture and dramatic celebrations.
Eccentric Ikaria is marked by jagged landscapes, pristine beaches and a famously long-
lived, left-leaning population. Nearby Chios, an ecotourism paradise, is fertile ground for
the planet's only gum-producing mastic trees. The islands range from rambling Lesvos,
Greece's third-largest island and producer of half the world's ouzo, to midsize islands such
as semitropical Samos and workaday Limnos, and bright specks in the sea such as In-
ousses and Psara. Samothraki is home to the ancient Thracian Sanctuary of the Great
Gods, while northernmost Thasos seems nearly an extension of the mainland. In fact, both
Thasos and Samothraki are mostly accessible from Northern Greece ports. Lesvos, Chios
and Samos offer easy connections to Turkey.
When to Go
Apr & May Wild red poppies adorn the back roads and Greek Easter livens up every vil-
lage.
Jul & Aug Succulent apricots are in season, perfect for a picnic at the beach.
Oct & Nov Summer crowds evaporate, and hearty soups return to the tavernas.
 
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