11 Breathtaking Photos of the Greek Islands

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Summer may be coming to an end in North America, but in the Greece it’s been as usual. The water is warm, the weather is beautiful, and all of those European tourists slathered in sun tan lotion are long gone–the only thing missing is you. Here are 11 of our favorite photos from the Greek Islands, which will hopefully help keep summer in your heart for just a little longer.

White-washed staircase above the cobalt blue waters of the Calderon on Santorini, Greece.

White-washed Santorini via Shutterstock

Gramvousa Island seen from Balos Beach in Crete, Greece.

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The picturesque harbor of Hydra Island in Saronikos Gulf.

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A Greek flag flying in the Corinth Channel.

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The sunset over the silky waters in Chalkidiki, Greece. 
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A style of boat known as a parga in the Greek Islands floating in the clear sea outside of the one of the country’s many colorful seaside villages.

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Egremni beach at Lefkada in the Ionion Sea.

Egremni Beach in the Ionian Sea via Shutterstock

A table for two on Santorini Island.

Santorini getaway via Shutterstock

A fullmoon gently lightening the village of Oia on Santorini.