Rhodes or Corfu?

[by sumantra]

My wife and I visited Crete for a week in June 2007, staying in eastern Crete in Koutouloufari near Hersonissos. We made a day trip to Santorini from Crete. If we were to visit the Greek islands again in summer (say in the month of June), I would consider Corfu and Rhodes and perhaps Kefalonia. Which would you recommend? I am interested in history, sandy beaches, architecture and some greenery too, if possible, which is not widespread in some prominent and popular islands. Regards.

[by hellas719]

Well out of those three, it depends on what you're looking for.

In my opinion,
Nightlife:
1.Rhodes
2.Kefalonia
3.Corfu
Architechture:
1.Rhodes
2.Corfu
3.Kefalonia
They are basically even on beaches, so I can't tell you which one. I would recommend Rhodes the most, then Corfu, then Kefalonia. Also try other islands too. I loved Milos and hear Zakynthos and Mykonos are beautiful. Check out the mainland too. Halkidiki and Peloponnese have great beaches.

[by sumantra]

Hi hellas719! Thanks for your useful reply. As suggested by you I was also considering other islands and have been exploring the possibilities at the Cyclades. Naxos seems to be quite a favourite on many counts, for instance. any suggestions for the Cyclades? Regards