Scenic drives through Greece
Greece is a country to discover by rental car: every island is a world of its own, with mountain villages, ancient cities, monastery coasts and hidden coves. These are our 10 measured and curated scenic drives through Greece, around Crete, Rhodes and the Ionian islands Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada. You drive every loop from your own location, so it starts at your hotel and brings you back.
Island loops
The finest scenic drives on Crete
Three measured loops across west, east and central Crete, with a map and chooser.
The most beautiful drive on Rhodes
A 180 km island loop past Lindos, the old town, Kamiros and the wine mountains of Embonas. Drive it from your own location.
The most beautiful drive on Corfu
A 175 km island loop past the Venetian town, Mount Pantokrator, the Canal d'Amour and the bays of Paleokastritsa. Drive it from your own location.
The most beautiful drive on Kefalonia
A 120 km island loop past Myrtos Beach, Assos, Fiskardo and the Melissani cave lake. Drive it from your own location.
The most beautiful drive on Zakynthos
A 145 km island loop past Navagio, the Blue Caves, Keri and the turtle bay of Gerakas. Drive it from your own location.
The most beautiful drive on Lefkada
A 100 km island loop past Porto Katsiki, Kathisma, Vasiliki and Nydri. Drive it from your own location.
City-to-city routes
The Greek islands are driven as loops; fly-drive corridors between cities will follow later.
The most beautiful drive from Heraklion Airport to Elounda (and back)
From Heraklion Airport to Elounda via Knossos, Kritsa and Agios Nikolaos. Both directions, with every stop in Google Maps.
The most beautiful drive from Chania Airport to Elafonisi (and back)
From Chania Airport to Elafonisi via the old harbour, the Topolia gorge and Moni Chrysoskalitissa. Both directions, with every stop in Google Maps.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Greek island can I explore by car?
Crete, Rhodes and the Ionian islands Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Lefkada are all worth it. Crete has three loops (west, east and central); the other islands one grand island loop each. You drive them from your own hotel or villa.
Can you drop a rental car on another island?
No, you cannot: each island is a separate rental. You pick the car up on the island itself (usually at the airport or in the capital) and return it there. Between islands you travel by plane or ferry, without the car.
Are the routes and exports free?
Yes. Viewing the routes, generating them from your own starting point and exporting to GPX or Google Maps are free, with a small Touren.app mark.