Hotels in Northern Aegean Islands, Greece

The Northern Aegean Islands, off Turkey's coast, are famous for their thick pine forests and volcanic beaches, with a Mediterranean climate that brings hot, dry summers (around 85°F/29°C) perfect for swimming at Lesbos' Eftalou hot springs, and mild, rainy winters (around 55°F/13°C) ideal for hiking through Chios' mastic villages. You can tour the 14th-century Mytilene Castle in Lesbos or taste ouzo at Plomari's distilleries, while Samos offers snorkeling in the clear Aegean Sea near Pythagoreio port. Each island has its own vibe-Lesbos is laid-back and known for its petrified forest, Chios boasts medieval tower houses, and Samos is lush with vineyards.