{"id":54422,"date":"2025-09-18T15:37:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=54422"},"modified":"2026-01-25T18:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:29:30","slug":"which-greek-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/which-greek-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Greek island is right for me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Which Greek island<\/strong> should it be for the next vacation? With almost 120 inhabited islands in Greece, the decision for the right holiday destination is not exactly easy. If you are traveling to Greece for the first time, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu or Santorini will certainly come to mind first.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #00aad9;\"><em>&#8220;The more difficult it is to reach a Greek island, the more pristine it is.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10795\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10795\" title=\"santorini oia blue domes blaue kuppeln\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/santorini-oia-blue-domes-blaue-kuppeln.jpg\" alt=\"santorini oia blue domes blaue kuppeln\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The popular Greek island of Santorini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, the most popular Greek islands are not always the right choice for every type of holiday. Especially in midsummer, some of Greece&#8217;s islands are heavily frequented. Those seeking peace and quiet then usually find it difficult to find an undisturbed place or a lonely beach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you go on a<strong> Greek island far away from the crowds<\/strong>, then your journey will already be a little adventure. Many of the original Greek islands do not have an airport and can only be reached by ferry. This requires a certain amount of organizational skill.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5155\" title=\"Beliebtesten Griechische Inseln Karte \u00dcbersicht\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Beliebtesten-Griechische-Inseln-Karte-\u00dcbersicht.jpg\" alt=\"Beliebtesten Griechische Inseln Karte \u00dcbersicht\" width=\"1000\" height=\"862\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This article is intended as a suggestion for your <strong>holidays on the Greek Islands<\/strong>. We would like to make your decision a little easier and have listed a small selection of the Greek islands according to holiday types. You will see, each Greek island is a world of its own. No two are alike!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"griechenland\">#1 Greek Islands for the First Time<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/corfu-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corfu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/kos-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/crete-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crete<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rhodes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/samos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The listed <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/greek-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek Islands<\/a> are very well developed for tourism and have a very good infrastructure. Corfu, Kos or Samos are <strong>ideal islands for Greece newcomers<\/strong>, because they don&#8217;t overwhelm you right at the beginning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another plus point: You can all reach the listed islands of Greece via direct flight from Germany. Perfect for the first time in Hellas, right?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">They are ideal for warming up to Greek culture and slowly getting to grips with the customs and mentality of the Greeks. Straight Kos is very popular for the first time holiday in <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/greece-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greece<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8685\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8685\" title=\"Welche Insel hat sch\u00f6ne Str\u00e4nde Kos\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Welche-Insel-hat-sch\u00f6ne-Str\u00e4nde-Kos.jpg\" alt=\"Welche Insel hat sch\u00f6ne Str\u00e4nde Kos\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kos is ideal for newcomers to Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"badeurlaub\">#2 Greek islands for a beach holiday<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/karpathos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karpathos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/kefalonia-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cephalonia<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Corfu<\/li>\n<li>Kos<\/li>\n<li>Crete<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/naxos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naxos<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rhodes<\/li>\n<li>Skiathos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The paradisiacal<a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/kos-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beaches of Kos<\/a>, Naxos &amp; Co. with their light sand and turquoise-blue water give rise to a Caribbean feeling. Sun worshippers will get their money&#8217;s worth in Greece. In our opinion, these islands have one of the <strong>most beautiful beaches in Greece<\/strong> and are therefore rightly very popular with holidaymakers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These islands offer dream beaches, some of which are miles long with crystal clear water. Unadulterated bathing fun is guaranteed here and those who like it quieter can look for a secluded bay, these are also on the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/popular-greek-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most popular Greek islands<\/a> still to be found.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8717\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8717\" title=\"Sch\u00f6nste Str\u00e4nde Griechenland Apella Karpathos\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sch\u00f6nste-Str\u00e4nde-Griechenland-Apella-Karpathos.jpg\" alt=\"Sch\u00f6nste Str\u00e4nde Griechenland Apella Karpathos\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Caribbean Apella Beach on Karpathos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"familien\">#3 Family holidays on Greek islands<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Corfu<\/li>\n<li>Kos<\/li>\n<li>Crete<\/li>\n<li>Naxos<\/li>\n<li>Rhodes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stress-free travel is very popular for families with children. These Greek islands are almost all accessible by direct flights from Germany, the flight time is a maximum of three hours. In addition, there are sandy beaches with shallow waters, so that the little ones can splash around safely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Corfu, Kos, Crete and Rhodes also all have family hotels and club complexes where there is childcare, so adults can enjoy some time for themselves. Here you can enjoy an unclouded <strong>family holidays in Greece<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8688\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8688\" title=\"Familienurlaub Griechenland Welche Insel\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Familienurlaub-Griechenland-Welche-Insel.jpg\" alt=\"Familienurlaub Griechenland Welche Insel\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greece is perfect for the whole family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you do a <strong>Greece Island Hopping<\/strong> with children, then you will find inspiration in this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/island-hopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Island hopping Greece<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"geschichte\">#4 Islands for History Buffs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Aegina<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/chios-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chios<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kos<\/li>\n<li>Crete<\/li>\n<li>Limnos<\/li>\n<li>Naxos<\/li>\n<li>Rhodes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ancient excavations and ruins make your heart beat faster? These islands of <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/greece-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greece<\/a> offer a high density of archaeological sites and a fascinating insight into the past and lived customs of the island&#8217;s population. In general, however, there are always<strong> archaeological sites on Greek islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">There are even more historical highlights on the Greek mainland. Especially the region around the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/gulf-of-corinth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf of Corinth<\/a> as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/peloponnese-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peloponnese<\/a> Peninsulas are true treasure chests for history fans. You can read our detailed experience report here: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/peloponnese-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peloponnese Tour<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8689\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8689\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8689\" title=\"Antike St\u00e4tten Insel Kos Asklepieion\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Antike-St\u00e4tten-Insel-Kos-Asklepieion.jpg\" alt=\"Antike St\u00e4tten Insel Kos Asklepieion\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The famous Asclepieion of Kos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"wanderer\">#5 Islands for hikers and active vacationers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/alonissos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alonissos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/amorgos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amorgos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/andros-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andros<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/ikaria-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ikaria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/kalymnos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kalymnos<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Karpathos<\/li>\n<li>Crete<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/lesbos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lesvos<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Samos<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/sifnos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sifnos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/skopelos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skopelos<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Thassos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course, you can set off on foot from any Greek island and explore the area on a hike. These listed islands of Greece are therefore only a small selection. They offer mountainous terrain and pristine mountain landscapes, perfect for a <strong>hiking holidays in Greece<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Above all, the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/samos-active-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiking paradise Samos<\/a>and their <strong>neighboring island of Ikaria<\/strong> In contrast to the rest of the islands of the Aegean, they have lush vegetation. Here you roam through fertile valleys and fragrant coniferous forests and can fill up your water bottle at bubbling mountain springs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6983\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6983\" title=\"Griechenland Wandern Aktivreisen Insel Samos\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Griechenland-Wandern-Aktivreisen-Insel-Samos.jpg\" alt=\"Griechenland Wandern Aktivreisen Insel Samos\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiking in Greece: Active on Samos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hiking is not necessarily the passion of many Greeks, but in recent years hiking trails have been increasingly marked and mapped. Magnificent views and traditional villages far away from the tourist hustle and bustle are guaranteed on all of the islands mentioned. Crete in particular is considered a hiking Eldorado (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/samaria-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samaria Gorge<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Kalymnos is considered the No. 1 climbing spot in Greece<\/strong>, including its many caves and grottoes. Every year in October, climbers from all over the world meet here for the <em>Kalymnos Climbing Festival<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3853\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3853\" title=\"kalymnos klettern h\u00f6hlen telendos\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kalymnos-klettern-h\u00f6hlen-telendos.jpg\" alt=\"kalymnos klettern h\u00f6hlen telendos\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grande Grotta Cave: Climbing paradise on Kalymnos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"radfahren\">#6 Greek Islands for Cycling<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Corfu<\/li>\n<li>Kos<\/li>\n<li>Crete<\/li>\n<li>Naxos<\/li>\n<li>Samos<\/li>\n<li>Spetses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Greek islands are not necessarily a dream destination for cycling. Nevertheless, these islands of Greece also offer flat terrain where you can relax and take a ride on your bike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the <strong>popular island of Kos<\/strong> there are even well-developed bike paths on the east and north coasts with sea views. Mountain bikers are more attracted to mountainous islands with a little more profile, such as Samos or Crete.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8690\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8690\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8690\" title=\"Radfahren Kos Fahrrad Wege\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Radfahren-Kos-Fahrrad-Wege.jpg\" alt=\"Radfahren Kos Fahrrad Wege\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cycling is becoming increasingly popular in the Greek islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"wassersport\">#7 Islands for windsurfers and water sports<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Karpathos<\/li>\n<li>Kos<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/lefkada-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lefkada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/limnos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Limnos<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Naxos<\/li>\n<li>Rhodes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Meltemi and the Mistral winds make the Aegean and Ionian Islands a mecca for windsurfers and kiters. Most <strong>surfing spots on the Greek islands<\/strong> offer several well-equipped surf stations and schools including equipment rental.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are practice bays and lagoons for beginners as well as top wind spots for professionals. However, even with a wind force of more than eight Beaufort, e.g. on Karpathos, they quickly reach their limits.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8691\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8691\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8691\" title=\"Griechische Insel f\u00fcr Windsurfer Kiter\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Griechische-Insel-f\u00fcr-Windsurfer-Kiter.jpg\" alt=\"Griechische Insel f\u00fcr Windsurfer Kiter\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strong wind in the sails, thanks to the Meltemi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"segeln\">#8 Islands for sailors and yacht owners<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hydra<\/li>\n<li>Kea<\/li>\n<li>Cephalonia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/leros-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leros<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Paros<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/patmos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patmos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/skiathos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skiathos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These beautiful <strong>Islands of Greece are popular sailing areas<\/strong>, offer ideal wind conditions and good marinas. On the Ionian islands such as Kefalonia, the sea is usually a bit calmer and it is easier to sail along.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41986\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41986\" title=\"Lalaria Beach Skiathos Sporaden Inseln\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lalaria-Beach-Skiathos-Sporaden-Inseln.jpg\" alt=\"Lalaria Beach Skiathos Sporaden Inseln\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lalaria Beach on Skiathos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Aegean Sea is a bit more challenging due to the strong Meltemi winds, but offers charming dream bays and lonely uninhabited islands, which can be ideally discovered by boat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8692\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8692\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8692\" title=\"Beliebte Insel Segeln Yacht Griechenland Leros\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Beliebte-Insel-Segeln-Yacht-Griechenland-Leros.jpg\" alt=\"Beliebte Insel Segeln Yacht Griechenland Leros\" width=\"800\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sailors and yacht owners love the island of Leros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"urban\">#9 Urban islands for city lovers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Corfu (<a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/corfu-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corfu Town Kerkyra<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Crete (<a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/chania-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chania<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/heraklion-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heraklion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rethymno-crete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rethymno<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Lesvos (Mytilene)<\/li>\n<li>Rhodes (<a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/rhodes-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rhodes Town<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Salamina (Salamina Town)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/syros-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Syros<\/a> (Ermoupoli)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Urban flair on a Greek island? Sounds a bit strange, but it certainly exists. If you don&#8217;t want to miss out on a vibrant Greek city life on holiday, the islands above with their cities are recommended. These are suitable for this purpose, too: <strong>Greek islands good for wintering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18980\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18980\" title=\"Chania Altstadt Venezianischer Hafen Kreta Urlaub\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Chania-Altstadt-Venezianischer-Hafen-Kreta-Urlaub.jpg\" alt=\"Chania Altstadt Venezianischer Hafen Kreta Urlaub\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old Town of Chania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course, you shouldn&#8217;t expect metropolises here. Then we&#8217;d better advise you <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/athens-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Athens<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/thessaloniki-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thessaloniki<\/a> to travel. But the capitals of these islands of Greece always have good shopping opportunities and a pronounced nightlife to offer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8693\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8693\" title=\"Insel Syros Urlaub Ermoupoli\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Insel-Syros-Urlaub-Ermoupoli.jpg\" alt=\"Insel Syros Urlaub Ermoupoli\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ermoupoli: With 12,000 inhabitants, the largest city in the Cyclades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"jetset\">#10 Islands for Jetsetters and Insta-Nerds<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hydra<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/mykonos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mykonos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/paros-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paros<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/santorini-sights\/\">Santorini<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Spetses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A touch of glamour and popular destinations of the international chic. The showcase district is particularly popular <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/mykonos-little-venice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Venice in Mykonos<\/a>. If you want a bit of the glitter lifestyle or are planning a decadent vacation where money is no object, you should stop by these islands. But then you like to stand in line longer at top Instagram spots in Greece&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8327\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8327\" title=\"Insel Mykonos Griechenland\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Insel-Mykonos-Griechenland.jpg\" alt=\"Insel Mykonos Griechenland\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of Little Venice in Mykonos Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"party\">#11 Party Islands of Greece<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ios<\/li>\n<li>Crete<\/li>\n<li>Mykonos<\/li>\n<li>Paros<\/li>\n<li>Rhodes<\/li>\n<li>Santorini<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/zakynthos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zakynthos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While on other islands in Greece the sidewalks are folded up in the evening, here in the summer months the bear is dancing until the early hours of the morning. They are the <strong>Greek Party Islands<\/strong> at all!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every island has at least one more or less notorious party beach where people party merrily. On Zakynthos it is the Laganas beach, which is also known from the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/zakynthos-turtles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zakynthos Turtles<\/a> is used as a breeding ground. If you want to mingle with the party people, you should plan a holiday on the islands, especially during the high season in July and August.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8694\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8694\" title=\"Partyinseln Griechenland Ios Mykonos Paros\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Partyinseln-Griechenland-Ios-Mykonos-Paros.jpg\" alt=\"Partyinseln Griechenland Ios Mykonos Paros\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Party Islands Greece: Ios, Mykonos &amp; Co. never run out of drinks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By the way, the islands mentioned are probably also great for a bachelorette\/ <strong>bachelor party in Greece.<\/strong> Every year, many young people from Scandinavian countries and England are drawn to Ios. Young Swedes in particular have discovered the island as their &#8220;Greek Mallorca&#8221; for themselves.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background: rgba(0, 170, 217, 0.05); padding: 14px 18px; margin: 24px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: justify;\">\ud83d\udca1 Help with the <strong>Greece Holiday Planning<\/strong>: You don&#8217;t know where to start and how to go about planning your vacation in the Greek islands? No problem, benefit from our years of experience with traveling to Greece and let us help you. We advise you on all your questions and concerns, even via video chat. You can book your consultation here: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/travel-consulting-greece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Advice Greece<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"entdecker\">#12 Islands for explorers and hermits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Agios Efstratios<\/li>\n<li>Alonissos<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/fourni-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fourni<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kasos<\/li>\n<li>Small Cyclades (including Iraklia, Schinoussa and Donoussa)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/kythira-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kythira<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lipsi<\/li>\n<li>Psara<\/li>\n<li>Skyros<\/li>\n<li>Tilevoides Islands (Kalamos, Kastos Meganisi)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mass tourism is a horror to you and you avoid bed castles and sardine beaches? You want to experience Greece as authentically as possible and mingle with the local population? Then teach yourself a few bits of Greek and visit these unknown islands.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #00aad9; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\">We will tell you our favorite islands far away from the crowds in this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/islands-insider-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek Islands Insider Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8695\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8695\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8695\" title=\"Geheimtipp Griechenland Insel Lipsi\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Geheimtipp-Griechenland-Insel-Lipsi.jpg\" alt=\"Geheimtipp Griechenland Insel Lipsi\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Silence and deceleration reign on Lipsi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With the exception of Kasos, Kythira and Skyros, none of these Greek islands have their own airport. You can reach this <strong>Greek islands only by ferry<\/strong>. Tourism, if it exists at all, is very gentle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Only in August during the holiday season do Greeks come to the islands from the mainland. Otherwise, you can enjoy many places all to yourself or at most meet a few die-hard Greece fans or other hermits.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"architektur\">#13 Islands with special architecture<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/halki-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halki<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chios<\/li>\n<li>Kastellorizo<\/li>\n<li>Santorini<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/symi-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Symi<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Syros<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/tinos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tinos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These Greek islands are characterized by a special and sometimes <strong>unique architectural style<\/strong>. These islands do not necessarily attract a special type of holiday, but rather make the hearts of photographers and artists beat faster and usually enchant the viewer right away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8696\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8696\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8696\" title=\"Insel Symi Besondere Architektur\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Insel-Symi-Besondere-Architektur.jpg\" alt=\"Insel Symi Besondere Architektur\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Love at First Sight: Symi Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Symi, Chios and Co. are the best examples of how <strong>versatile the Greek islands<\/strong> are. From pastel-coloured captain&#8217;s villas to medieval stone houses and the impressive architecture of the <a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/cyclades-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyclades Islands<\/a> &#8211; Anyone who has traveled to more than one island knows: The typical Greek does not actually exist!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8706\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8706\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8706\" title=\"Griechische Inseln besondere Architektur Chios Pyrgi\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Griechische-Inseln-besondere-Architektur-Chios-Pyrgi.jpg\" alt=\"Griechische Inseln besondere Architektur Chios Pyrgi\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8706\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The village of Pyrgi on Chios is unique<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"natur\">#14 Islands with curious natural landscapes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lesvos (fossil forest, thermal springs)<\/li>\n<li>Limnos (desert, rock formations)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/milos-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milos<\/a> (Volcanic landscape)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/nisyros-sights\/\">Nisyros<\/a> (walk-in volcanic crater)<\/li>\n<li>Samothrace (gorges, waterfalls)<\/li>\n<li>Santorini (volcanic landscape)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Petrified forests, bizarre rock formations, steaming volcanic craters and a desert on a Greek island? It is sometimes hard to imagine all the curious natural treasures that the Greek islands have in store.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These islands impress with their special landscapes and want to be discovered by adventurers and nature lovers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8697\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8697\" title=\"Limnos W\u00fcste Sand D\u00fcnen\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Limnos-W\u00fcste-Sand-D\u00fcnen.jpg\" alt=\"Limnos W\u00fcste Sand D\u00fcnen\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Little Sahara: The Desert of Limnos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"flitterwochen\">#15 Greek Islands for Honeymoon<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/astypalea-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Astypalea<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hydra<\/li>\n<li>Lesvos<\/li>\n<li>Milos<\/li>\n<li>Patmos<\/li>\n<li>Santorini<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why travel far away when you want to spend your time as a newlywed couple <strong>Honeymoon in Greece<\/strong>? These Greek islands are ideal honeymoon destinations. Hellas offers unclouded sunshine and a unique flair!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10951\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10951\" title=\"Griechische Inseln Pauschalreise Santorini Weisse H\u00e4user\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Griechische-Inseln-Pauschalreise-Santorini-Weisse-H\u00e4user.jpg\" alt=\"Griechische Inseln Pauschalreise Santorini Weisse H\u00e4user\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santorini is considered by many to be the most beautiful island in Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Cyclades island of Santorini is best known as a honeymoon destination. But have you ever heard of the <strong>Hydra Island<\/strong> heard? An island without cars and without noise, but with beautiful boutique hotels. If you need even more peace and quiet on your honeymoon, then check out the picturesque islands of Patmos and Astypalea. A dream in white!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3792\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3792\" title=\"patmos chora alleys greece\" src=\"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/patmos-chora-alleys-greece.jpg\" alt=\"patmos chora alleys greece\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the alleys of the Chora of Patmos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>This list does not claim to be complete and only reflects our personal experiences and reports from friends and acquaintances. We are constantly expanding and keeping the overview up to date.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>FAQ Which island is right for me?<\/h2>\n<h3>Which Greek island is the most beautiful?<\/h3>\n<p>That depends entirely on your taste! Santorini is known for its dramatic volcanic landscape, Milos for its colorful rock formations, Crete for its diversity (mountains, gorges, beaches), and Naxos for its endless sandy beaches. We think every island is unique and no two are alike. For architecture fans and Instagram nerds, Symi and Hydra are recommended.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Greek island is the cheapest?<\/h3>\n<p>Crete, Kos, Rhodes, and Corfu are very affordable due to the many package tours and good infrastructure. Naxos, Paros, and Samos are also significantly cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini. Fourni, Skyros, and Kasos are among the cheapest islands. They are authentic, there is little tourism, and prices are local. In the off-season (May\/June and September\/October), you can generally save even more everywhere!<\/p>\n<h3>Which Greek island has the most beautiful beaches?<\/h3>\n<p>Kos, Naxos, Crete, Corfu, and Rhodes have dream beaches with light sand and turquoise-blue water\u2014a Caribbean feeling guaranteed! There are miles of beaches with crystal-clear water. Even on the popular islands, you can still find secluded bays where you can swim undisturbed. Milos has spectacular rocky beaches!<\/p>\n<h3>Which Greek island is warmest in May?<\/h3>\n<p>Crete, Rhodes, Kos, and Karpathos are by far the southernmost Greek islands. Here, air temperatures in May are around 23\u201326 \u00b0C and water temperatures around 20 \u00b0C. Due to its southern location, Crete is often the warmest, with an almost African climate in the east. An early summer vacation also promises fewer tourists. The northern islands such as Corfu or Lefkada, as well as the Chalkidiki peninsula, are slightly cooler at 21\u201323 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Greek island is best suited for children?<\/h3>\n<p>The islands of Corfu, Kos, Crete, and Rhodes can be reached in just under three hours by plane. They offer sandy beaches with shallow water for safe splashing around, as well as excellent family hotels with childcare and club facilities. Our favorite is Naxos, which is particularly relaxed and child-friendly. There are flat beaches and cozy taverns. The only downside is that you have to change planes in Athens or take a ferry.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Greek island is best for a first visit?<\/h3>\n<p>Kos, Corfu, Rhodes, Crete, or Samos\u2014all are accessible by direct flight, have good infrastructure, and are perfect for first-time visitors to Greece. Kos is particularly popular: the island is compact, has beautiful beaches, ancient sites, and authentic taverns. The island is not too big and not too small\u2014ideal for getting acquainted with Greek culture!<\/p>\n<h3>Which Greek island is not overcrowded?<\/h3>\n<p>Agios Efstratios, Alonissos, Fourni, Kasos, the Small Cyclades (Iraklia, Schinoussa, Donoussa), Kythira, Lipsi, Psara, and Skyros are authentic, focus on gentle tourism, and have hardly any hotels. This is where hermits feel at home \ud83d\ude42 Most of them can only be reached by ferry, so getting there is an adventure in itself. In August, however, some Greeks from the mainland also come to these gems.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Greek island is ideal for hiking?<\/h3>\n<p>Crete, Samos, Ikaria, Naxos, Andros, Karpathos, and Tinos \u2013 mountainous terrain, unspoiled mountain landscapes, and marked hiking trails. Crete is a true hiking paradise (Samari\u00e1 Gorge)! Samos and Ikaria have lush vegetation with fertile valleys. Kalymnos is the No. 1 climbing spot in Greece!<\/p>\n<h3>Which Greek island is suitable for honeymoons?<\/h3>\n<p>Santorini (romantic sunsets, very well known), Hydra (no cars, boutique hotels), Milos (picturesque bays), Patmos and Astypalea (a dream in white, very peaceful) and Lesvos (quiet).<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;\">\n<p><strong style=\"margin-top: 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\">*Support our blog Greece-Moments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; text-align: justify;\">In this post, you will find affiliate links marked with an asterisk (*). If you book or buy something through one of these links, we receive a small commission. For you, the price remains the same. In this way, you help us continue to provide high-quality content for free. Did you like this post and you would like to say thank you? 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