With an area of about 24,090 square kilometers, the Island of Sardinia is the second largest Island of the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily. This Island has a regional autonomy, though geographically, it is a part of Italy. Best time to visit With a Mediterranean climate, the Island is ready to welcome tourists through the year, though the peak season here is that of summer – lasting from the month of June to August.  This is when the water conditions are just right to allow good surfing and August is also a festive season here when Italians head to Sardinia. How to reach Sardinia has three international airports – the Alghero Airport, Olbia–Costa Smeralda Airport and the Cagliari-Elmas Airport that have flights from Italian and European destinations like Scandinavia, Spain, Germany,  [...]

Located almost at the southern tip of France, the Island of Porquerolles is the biggest of the three Island of Hyeres. When to visit Porquerolles has a temperate Mediterranean climate. Tourism here picks up in the summer months from May to September, though winters too are not a bad time to visit this sunny Island. How to reach The best and most convenient way of reaching Porquerolles is via its waterways. You can get on one of the ferries departing from port of Giens-La Tour Fondue on the provinicial coast, close to the Gulf of Hyeres. This is a 15-minute trip. You can also catch the ferries to this Mediterranean Island from the port of La Lavandou, which takes about 40 minutes of journey time. The Island has no airports and interestingly, the main mode of transport on this small  [...]

The largest of the Greek Islands, the Island of Crete with a coastline of 1046 kilometers, lies in the south of the Aegean Sea. It is one of the 13 regions of Greece. The Crete Sea is in its north, Libyan Sea in its south, the Myrtoan Sea on its west and to its east is the Karpathion Sea. It is 160 kilometers to the south of Greece. When to Visit The Crete Island has an overall temperate Mediterranean climate, and the mildest of Greece, thus giving boost to tourism throughout the year. How to reach You need to go via Athens to reach Crete. Crete has an airport.  Crete is connected to almost all Greek Islands by ferryboats or by flights to Islands with airports. You can also choose to take one of those ferries from Piraeus that makes the journey to Crete Island in about 6-7 hours.   [...]

The Island of Korcula, covering 276 square kilometers, is the biggest one of the Islands of Dalmatia, in the Adriatic sea of Mediterranean.  It belongs to the State territory of the Republic of Croatia. Best time to visit The Island experiences a mild Mediterranean climate. The best time to visit this Mediterranean Island is in the months from May and October, when it is warm and sunny here. How to reach To get here, you will need to get to the coast of Croatia and Dalmatia, from where there are regular ferries to this Island. The nearest airport to Korcula Island is the Dubrovnik Airport, which is served by major airlines like the British Airways. In the off season, you might need to take a bus from Dubrovnik to get to Korcula. Inland, you have a number of options when it comes  [...]

The Dodecanese Islands, to the south east of Greece in the Aegean Sea, share a part of Greece’s border with Turkey. Covering 50 Islands in about 2,663 square kilometers, Dodecanese Island is located between the south-western coast of Asia Minor and the Island of Crete. The Dodecanese Islands can be grouped in three categories – The Northern Dodecanese, The Central Dodecanese and the Southern Dodecanese. The Island of Rhodes, largest of the Dodecanese, is to the southwest of Turkey in the eastern Aegean Sea with a capital city with the same name. Best time to visit Rhodes Rhodes experiences a Mediterranean Climate, with sunny and dry summers and mild winters. The months of July and August, with the cool breezes are more popular time for tourists. How to reach One of the biggest  [...]

The Island of Korcula, covering 276 square kilometers, is the biggest one of the Islands of Dalmatia, in the Adriatic sea of Mediterranean.  It belongs to the State territory of the Republic of Croatia. Best time to visit The Island experiences a mild Mediterranean climate. The best time to visit this Mediterranean Island is in the months from May and October, when it is warm and sunny here. How to reach To get here, you will need to get to the coast of Croatia and Dalmatia, from where there are regular ferries to this Island. The nearest airport to Korcula Island is the Dubrovnik Airport, which is served by major airlines like the British Airways. In the off season, you might need to take a bus from Dubrovnik to get to Korcula. Inland, you have a number of options when it comes  [...]

Among the Greek Islands is the crescent shape Santorin archipelago, covering an area of about 73 square kilometers. The Island lies in the southern extreme among the Islands in the Cycladic group in the Aegean Sea. Best time to visit Santorini experiences Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.  Abundance of sunshine throughout the year favours tourists. How to reach To get to Santorini, you need to cross Athens. The flight from Athens to Santorini takes about 40 minutes. In summers, you can take the direct charter flights from cities in Europe and also from Thessalonki. You can also take one of the ferries from the Piraeus, Thessalonki or Crete forts and from most of the Islands of Cycladic. In the summer months, when tourism peaks, there are high  [...]

Geographically closer to Africa but politically, economically, ethnically and culturally, Madeira is the outermost region of the European Union.  It is a Portuguese archipelago with a volcanic origin in the Mid Atlantic Ocean. Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal and has only two inhabited islands – the Madeira Island and the Porto Santo Island. Best Time to Visit Madeira’s climate favours tourism all through the year. It is sunny with some amount of rain all the year round. How to reach Madeira The Funchal Airport at Madeira and the Porto Santo International Airport at the Porto Santo Island, have direct flights from major European and other countries like Brazil, South Africa and Venezuela. These two Islands are connected by flights, ferries and recently developed roads  [...]

A dreamer’s paradise –amidst villas, historical monuments, museums and the deep blue sea, is what the Capri Island is really about. Location Spread over an area of 10.4 square kilometers in the Tyrrhenian Sea in Italy, is Campania region’s largest city- the Capri Island in Naples province. Weather Summers are the peak tourist seasons here.  Nevertheless, there are some events and attractions going all throughout the year. How to reach Capri Island The Island of Capri is well connected with important domestic and international destinations through the Capodichino Airport, Naples. Important airlines like the British Airways serve here. There are plenty of bus services as well as taxis that take you to Piazza Municipo or the Beverello Harbour from the airport. Beverello Harbour,  [...]