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Kos belongs to the Dodecanese, an island complex that stretches across the Aegean Sea. It is an island of tourist but also historical-cultural interest. It has beautiful beaches and is known for its walks and endless bike lanes. Its architecture is special because it has been influenced by foreign standards due to the conquerors who have passed over the years. It is a large island with over 30,000 permanent residents. It has very large hotels as it receives a large number of visitors per year.

The Prefecture of Lesvos is located in the Northeast Aegean, towards the coast of Turkey and comprised the islands of Lesvos, Lemnos and Agios Efstratios. The capital of the prefecture was Mytilene. In the past, the islands of Imvros, Tenedos and Samothrace also belonged to the prefecture. Now, following the Kallikratis plan, both Lemnos and Agios Efstratios have been detached and are part of the Regional Unit of Lemnos, while the prefecture was renamed to Regional Unit of Lesvos.

All three islands have beautiful beaches and natural beauty that creates unique images. There are many attractions and places to visit in Lesvos. Museums, churches, monasteries, the castle of Molyvos. Places worth visiting on the island are, among others, the Holy Monastery of Taxiarchis, the Kremasti Bridge, the springs of Pessa and the museum of Industrial Olive Oil Production.

Lemnos also has the castle of Myrina, unique beaches, the ancient theater and the Museum of Maritime Tradition and Sponge Fishing. In Agios Efstratios, the church of Christ in the square, the Museum of Democracy and the Maraslios School stand out. Many visitors choose every year to spend their summer holidays in Lesvos, otherwise known as Mytilene, and in Lemnos, while Agios Efstratios is not very touristic.

The first two islands also have an airport, while access to Agios Efstratios is possible only by boat.

The islands of the Argo-Saronic Gulf, as their name suggests, are located in the Saronic and Argolic gulfs. There are many, but the most famous are Aegina, Poros, Spetses, Agistri, Salamina and Hydra. Most are within walking distance of Athens, with frequent daily itineraries and so are ideal for day trips or a few days vacation. Many visitors even dedicate a weekend and choose to visit more than one, since most of them have ferry connections between them. Every island is of unique aesthetics and atmosphere. Aegina is located very close to Athens, is known for its picturesque beaches, fish taverns, bars and cafes and is a basic summer vacation choice for families. Poros is located closer to the Peloponnese. It is a place of calm and relaxation. Many resort to the island in search of a relaxing holiday. Its reference points are the fishing village of Galatas, the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi and the lemon forest. Spetses is a very picturesque island with buildings of special neoclassical architecture that create the feeling of another, old era. The intense presence of greenery with the very tall pines and the small hills full of nature, creates beautiful images that satisfy every visitor. Agistri is also very close to Athens. It is an island full of pine trees with very beautiful routes for hiking in nature. It has beautiful beaches and many students choose it for their summer vacation, especially if they want to camp. Salamina is the largest and closest island to Athens of all the complex. Due to this it has many permanent residents and actually operates as a suburb of Piraeus. It is known for the Naval Battle between the Greeks and the Persians in 480 BC.

Finally, Hydra is the most picturesque of all the aforementioned islands, characterized by a special traditional beauty. Vehicle traffic is prohibited, which in combination with the architecture of the buildings creates a unique atmosphere.

The Prefecture of Heraklion is one of the four prefectures of the largest Greek island, Crete. The capital of the prefecture and the island is Heraklion, which holds the position of the largest city in its area. In the Prefecture of Heraklion, apart from the city of the same name, there are also other cities and many smaller villages. The cultural significance of the prefecture is special. There are Phaistos, Gortyna, Knossos, which together with the Venetian Fortifications are on the list of monuments to be included in UNESCO.

Much of its economy is based on agriculture and tourism. Areas of special  interest to tourists are, among others, Malia and Matala. As in the whole island, there are beautiful beaches and green landscapes that create unique images. Mountain ranges and rivers complete the natural beauty of the landscapes. The Prefecture of Heraklion extends to the smoothest and largest part between Psiloritis (West) and Dikti mountain range (East).

Large hotel units, more and less luxurious, accommodate the numerous visitors who arrive every year on the island. Heraklion has one of the largest and busiest airports in the country with many flights. Access is possible both by air and by ferry with connections with Piraeus and other Greek islands. It has many permanent residents and provides solutions as a large center in terms of shopping, services, education and business.

The villages have clearly fewer inhabitants, mostly older, but they attract a large number of travelers. The whole of Crete is famous for its traditional delicacies and for the hospitality of the locals.

The Prefecture of Rethymno is one of the four prefectures of the largest Greek island, Crete. It is located between the prefectures of Heraklion and Chania. It is formed within the boundaries of two coastlines since it borders the Cretan Sea and the Libyan Sea north and south respectively. The capital of the prefecture is the city of the same name Rethymno. It is a mainly mountainous part of Crete. The well-known mountain and main feature of the island, Psiloritis, extends to its Eastern borders. The river Geropotamos, which crosses the prefecture and ends in the Cretan Sea, starts from Psiloritis,  An important part is occupied by the lowlands, which play a catalytic role in the economy, which relies mainly on agriculture and tourism and to a small extent on livestock. The largest crops are olive groves, but there are other plants, legumes and vegetables. Many travelers arrive every year, thanks to the beauty of the landscape, the beautiful beaches and the picturesque villages. There are, therefore, many tourist accommodation establishments and hotel units. In Rethymno there are several permanent residents and many students who keep the place alive even in winter. The existence of students is due to the housing of the University of Crete in the city of Rethymno in which there are many departments. There is a good road network that connects the areas and the villages with each other but also the prefecture with the neighboring prefectures. The Prefecture of Rethymno has a port but does not have its own airport. The visitors and the residents are served by the other airports of the island. The whole of Crete is famous for its traditional delicacies and for the hospitality of the locals.