Tourists who fancy a leisurely scenic stroll will find several of the Greek isles to their liking. Among the favorites are Alonnisos, Naxos, Skopelos and the largest of the Greek isles, Crete. Create boasts a diverse landscape ranging from mild sloping plateaus infused with windmills, to weathered canyons and magnificent mountain ranges. Hiking is a decadent pleasure as you journey through wild goat territory, the Kri Kri, or through forested rivers at the southern region of Plakias. In the forest laden isles of Alonnisos and Skopelos, you will notice an abundance of wildflowers and quaint orchards just waiting to be discovered. The lush island of Naxos brings you upon Byzantine churches, Hellenistic towers and primordial temples rich with ancient culture.
The cycling enthusiast will be enthralled with the island of Evia. Evia has delightfully winding country roads that make for a relaxed and meandering journey through the countryside. Kos is another favorite with tourists, and includes an assortment of well-equipped bike rental shops. Bicycling enthusiasts will also delight in the forested trails of Thasos, the site of a popular international cycling race.

If snorkeling and scuba diving get your blood pumping, then behold the island of Karpathos. Karpathos Diving School offers organized dives into caves that are brimming with vividly colored marine life. Leros is a lush island that offers guided reef tours and shipwreck dives that are not to be missed. If real world adventure is what you crave, then Diving Center Milos will acquaint you with dolphins, seals and mysterious creatures of the deep with their professional diving and snorkeling explorations. The island of Paros and the secluded island of Kastellorizo offer amazingly serene snorkeling opportunities for the quietly laid back explorer.