The Aegean islands are situated just off the Turkish coast. Because of their proximity to Asia, they played an important role in Greek history. Each island is unique, some islands are lush and green, while others are semi-arid, some have sandy beaches and others have rocks and pebbles. Some of the islands are a lot more developed in terms of tourism and receive many visitors, whereas others offer a more authentic and traditional experience of island life. History The Aegean islands have been inhabited since ancient times and the Mitilini and Samos populations inhabited the islands during... [More information]