The Complete List of Greek Islands Broken down By Region (NEW 2022)
Let’s look at a list of Greek Islands.
Do you have a question about Greece and the Greek islands?
Maybe you just want to know things like… What are the famous islands in Greece, which islands belong to the Cyclades island group? Or what is the most beautiful Greek island?
How many islands are in Greece? Brace yourself because you might find the answer surprising. And prepared to be shocked by looking at the maps of the Greek islands!
HOW MANY ISLANDS GREECE HAS TO OFFER?
Greece has 6,000 islands. (I told you to brace yourself).
Now, that number might be daunting.
How do you find the best Greek islands when you have 6,000 to choose from!?
But wait! Don’t get discouraged. As most of these islands aren’t inhabited.
They inhabit only 227 of the Greek Islands Island. Yep, that is still a huge number but is much more manageable.
And is often called sailing heaven.
The Greek island chain stretches across the Aegean Sea and includes the large islands of Crete, Euboea, and Lesbos. We find the majority of the inhabited islands in the Aegean Sea.
THE CLIMATE ON THE GREEK ISLANDS
The climate on the Greek islands is typically warm. This makes them popular tourist destinations for people looking to escape the cold winters of northern Europe. The summers can be hot, but sea breezes help to keep things comfortable.
The best way to reach these different Greek island group are through ferries from Mainland Greece.
Here is the list of islands in Greece. We’ll find the largest Greek Island, talk about the most popular seven Greek Islands, a fishing village, and the most beautiful island, in my opinion.
And if you are looking for cool places on the Greek Islands, check out Cozycoz, an unbiased branded accommodation search engine.
Okay, let’s get back to the ultimate list of Greek Islands.
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF THE GREEK ISLANDS
SARONIC ISLANDS
The Saronic Gulf is a popular destination for people backpacking Greece. These islands are also popular among locals searching for a weekend getaway; since they are the closest islands to Athens.
Because of this, some of the different Greek island groups are touristy. This is fine. If you’re searching for a sandy beach, crystal clear water, and a beautiful place to, relax then these islands are perfect.
Islands like Hydra don’t have cars and have a local atmosphere. You have islands like Alexandros hydras and Ioannis diaporion.
UNINHABITED SARONIC ISLANDS
Agios Georgios
Agios Georgios Salaminos
Agios Ioannis Diaporion
Agios Thomas Diaporion
Alexandros Hydras
Christiana
Dia
Despotiko
Falkonera
Fleves
Katramoniso
Kyra Aiginis
Laousses Islets
Leros Salaminos
Modi Porou
Moni Aiginas
Patroklou
Platia
Platia Aeginis
Psili
Psyttaleia
Revythoussa
Romvi
Spetsopoula
Stavronisi Hydras
Trikeri Hydras
Velopoula
Ypsili Diaporion
Ypsili Argolidos
Greek Islands List of SARONIC ISLANDS
Aegina
Agistri
Dokos
Hydra Island
Poros
Salamina
Spetses
Greek Islands Map: Saronic Islands
CYCLADES ISLANDS
Next, we have the Cyclades.
With 220 islands, it’s one of the biggest island chains in the country.
And arguably the most well-known group of islands in the entire Mediterranean.
The Cyclades have many main islands.
But the heavy hitters are Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, Naxos, and Paros.
These islands are some of the most visited destinations in Greece.
In fact, on this entire list of the Greek Islands, Santorini and Mykonos are the most popular. (There are some fantastic hotels in Santorini )
I’ve spent a lot of time on a handful of the Cyclades island, and they offer some of the best islands in Greece.
MAP OF GREEK ISLANDS: THE CYCLADES
MAIN CYCLADES ISLAND
Amorgos
Anafi
Andros
Antiparos
Delos
Donoussa
Folegandros
Gyaros
Ios
Iraklia
Kea
Keros
Kimolos
Koufonisia
Kythnos
Makronissos
Milos
Mykonos
Naxos
Paros
Polyaigos
Santorini/Thera
Schoinoussa
Serifos
Sifnos
Sikinos
Syros
Thirasia
Tinos
LIST OF ISLANDS CYCLADIC ISLAND (THE CYCLADES)
Agios Nikolaos Donoussas
Ananes
Aniros (Anydros)
Ano Antikeros
Antimilos
Anydros Amorgou
Askania
Eschati
Glaronisi
Gramvoussa
Hristiana
Htapodia Mykonou
Kalogiros
Kardiotissa
Kato Antikeros
Kato Koufonisi
Kitriani
Kramvoniss
Liadi Island
Makares
Megalo
Nea Kameni
Nikouria
Nisida Prasini
Ofidousa
Pahia Anaphis
Palea Kameni
Rhineia
Saliagos
Serifopoula
Skilonisi
Stroggyli Parou
Vous
Vrachoi Bouvais
NORTHERN SPORADES
Which islands belong to the Sporades Island group?
The Northern Sporades, and Sporades Island, are some of the most remote and off-the-beaten-path islands in Greece. While many of the islands are uninhabited, a handful of them-Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros, Pelagos, and Kira Panayia-have a small population.
The most popular among tourists are Skyros, Alonissos, Skiathos, and Skopelos. And Skiathos and Skopelos have some of the best and most beautiful beaches in Greece.
MAP OF GREEK ISLANDS: NORTHERN SPORADES
MOST POPULAR NORTHERN SPORADES ISLAND IN GREECE
Alonissos
Skiathos
Skopelos
Skyros
NORTHERN SPORADES ISLANDS
Adelfoi Islets
Agios Georgios Skopelou
Arko Skiathou
Aspronisi Skiathou
Dasia
Erinia (Rineia Skyrou)
Gioura
Grammeza
Korakas Alonissou
Kyra Panagia
Lekhoussa
Manolas Alonissou
Maragos Skiathou
Peristera
Piperi
Polemika Alonissou
Praso Skantzouras
Psathoura
Repio
Sarakino
Skandili
Skantzoura
Skyropoula
Tsougria
Tsougriaki
Valaxa
Greek Islands Map: NORTHERN SPORADES ISLANDS
DODECANESE ISLANDS
The Dodecanese island chain comprises 164 islands and islets. 26 have people living on them. However, there are 12 main islands.
One thing that sets the Dodecanese apart from the other island chains on this list of Greek islands is the close location to Turkey.
Making it possible to visit Turkey on a day trip.
There are also notable islands like kouloura leipson.
12 MAIN DODECANESE ISLAND
Astypalaia
Kalymnos
Karpathos
Kasos
Kastellorizo (Megisti)
Kos
Leros
Nisyros
Patmos
Rhodos (a beautiful Greek island)
Symi
Tilos
Greek Islands Map: DODECANESE ISLANDS MAP
DODECANESE ISLANDS
Adelfoi Islet
Agathonissi
Agioi Theodoroi Halkis
Agreloussa
Alimia
Antitilos
Anydros Patmou
Arefoussa
Arhangelos
Arkoi
Armathia
Astakida
Faradonesia
Farmakonisi
Fokionissia
Fragos
Gaidourosnissi Tilou
Glaros Kinarou – Glaros Kinarou might be the most beautiful island in Greece.
Gyali
Halavra
Halki
Hiliomodi Patmou
Hondro
Htenies
Imia/Kardak (disputed)
Kalavros Kalymnou
Kalolimnos
Kalovolos
Kamilonisi
Kandeloussa
Karavolas
Rodhou
Kinaros
Koubelonisi
Kouloundros
Kouloura Leipson
Kounoupoi
Koutsomytis
Leipsoi
Levitha
Makronisi Leipson
Makronissi Kasou
Makry Aspronisi Leipson
Makry Halkis
Marathos
Marmaras
Mavra Levithas – Mavra Levithas is known from classical antiquity.
Megalo Aspronisi Leipson
Megalo Glaronisi
Megalo Sofrano
Mesonisi
Seirinas
Mikro Glaronisi
Mikro Sofrano
Nero
Nimos
Paheia Nisyrou
Pergoussa
Piganoussa
Pitta
Plati Kasou
Plati Pserimou – Plati Pserimou, has a charming small fishing village.
Plati Symis
Pontikoussa
Prasonissi Rodhou
Prasouda
Pserimos
Rho
Safonidi
Saria
Seirina
Sesklio
Stroggyli
Strongyli Megistis
Strongyli Kritinias
Strongyli Kasou
Syrna
Telendos
Tragonisi
Zaforas
CRETAN ISLANDS
Crete’s the star of the Cretan islands. (I bet you didn’t see that coming).
Crete stands out on this list of beautiful Greek islands as the largest Greek island, and it’s rich in history and legend. Because of its size, Crete often overshadows the other nearby islands, and while Crete is the largest island, and has a lot to do, see, and experience-like relaxing on a gorgeous beach, the archaeological museum, or checking out the olive groves -, check out the other islands as well.
But there are dozens of serene islands that lie in the North Aegean Islands and Libyan Seas.
Many of them are nature parks or contain remnants of ancient civilizations.
Gavdos’ is the only island (other than Crete) that’s inhabited. The islands like peristerovrachoi and ftena trachylia are beautiful. But not inhabited.
LIST OF CRETAN ISLANDS ON AEGEAN SEA
fendis Christos
Agia Varvara
Agioi Apostoloi
Agioi Pandes
Agioi Theodoroi
Agios Nikolaos
Anavatis
Arnaouti
Aspros Volakas
Avgo
Crete
Daskaleia
Diapori
Dionysades
Dragonada
Elasa
Ftena Trachylia
Gianysada
Gramvousa, Agria
Gramvousa, Imeri
Grandes
Kalydon (Spinalonga)
Karavi
Karga
Katergo
Kavallos
Kefali
Kolokythas
Koursaroi
Kyriamadi
Lazaretta
Leon
Mavros
Mavros Volakas
Megatzedes
Mochlos
Nikolos
Palaiosouda
Paximada
Paximadaki
Peristeri
Peristerovrachoi
Petalida
Petalouda
Pontikaki
Pontikonisi
Praso Kissamou
Prosfora
Pseira
Sideros
Souda
Valenti
Vryonisi
LIST OF CRETAN ISLANDS ON LIBYAN SEA
Agia Eirini
Agriomandra
Ammoudi tous
Volakous
Artemis
Chrysi
Elafonisi
Fotia
Gaidouronisi
Gavdopoula
Gavdos
Koufonisi (Lefki)
Loutro
Makroulo
Marmaro
Megalonisi
Mikronisi
Papadoplaka
Paximadia
Prasonisi, Gavdou
Prasonisi, Rethymnou
Psarocharako
Psyllos
Schistonisi
Strongyli
Thetis
Trachilos
Trafos
Treis Volakous
IONIAN ISLAND
The Ionian sea has one complex of islands. These islets differ greatly from the Cyclades and Dodecanese. Lying in the far west of the country; the Ionian island has firm roots in the Venetian Republic, which they were a part of for thousands of years. So if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like backpacking Italy, these islands are a good stop for you.
The group of Cycladic islands extends from Corfu in the far north along the coast of the Peloponnese.
When we talk of the Ionian Islands, most people think of seven main islands-Corfu, Ithaka (Ithaca), Kefalonia, Kythira, Lefkada, Paxi, and Evia, Zakynthos. With Corfu being the most well known. And the island that gets the most tourists.
7 MOST POPULAR IONIAN ISLANDS
Corfu Island – A popular Greek Island.
Ithaki or Ithaca
Kefalonia
Kythira
Lefkada
Paxi
Zakynthos
LIST OF GREEK ISLANDS – IONIAN ISLANDS
Antikythera
Antipaxi
Arkoudi
Atokos
Diaplo
Drakonera
Elafonissos
Ereikoussa
Kalamos
Karlonisi
Kastos
Kravia
Kythros
Lamprinos
Lazaretto
Madouri
Makri
Makropoula
Mathraki
Meganisi
Modia Islets
Omfori
Othonoi
Oxeia
Petalas
Pistros
Pontikos
Provati
Proti
Sapientza
Schiza
Skorpios
Skorpidi
Sofía
Sparti Lefkados
Sphacteria
Strofades
Thilia
Vidos
Vromonas
NORTH AEGEAN ISLANDS
What can visitors expect from the northern Aegean islands?
The Northern Aegean Islands aren’t the most well-known in Greece. But those who wander there are surprised by the castles, towering mountains, mountain villages, stunning coastlines, and untouched sandy beaches.
Lemnos is one of the best places, on this list of islands in Greece, for beach bums. The Island has sandy and uncrowded beautiful beaches, similar to some of the Seattle Beaches. So if you want a good beach in Greece, then North Aegean are great islands to visit.
The North Aegean plays a part in the famous Greek mythology and legends. There are stunning islands like Mesonisi Seirinas.
WELL- KNOWN ISLANDS IN THE NORTHERN AEGEAN
Lesvos (Mytilini)
Chios,
Samothrace
Thassos
Lemnos
Ikaria
Samos
Agios Efstratios
Fourni
Psara
Innouse
LIST ISLANDS IN GREECE – NORTHERN AEGEAN ISLANDS
Agios Efstratios
Agios Minas
Alatonisi
Ammouliani
Anthropofas
Antipsara
Chios
Cunda
Fourni Korseon
Icaria
Kisiria
Imbros
Kafkanas
Kalogeros
Lesbos
Makronisi
Nissiopi
Oinousses
Pasas
Rabbit Islands
Samiopoula
Sergitsi
Tenedos
Thasos
Thasopoula
Thymaina
Thymainaki
Tokmakia
Uzunada
Zourafa
Spetses
Psytalleia
Alexandros
Petrokaravo
Plateia
Bisti
Modi
Skyli
Agios Georgios
Ypsili Argolidos
Plateia Aiginis
Alonnisos
Skyros
Lechoussa
Argos Skiathou
Kyra-Panagia
Rineia Skyrou
Valaxa
Antikythera
Antipaxos
Corfu
Ithaca
Mougonisi
Ortholithos
Panagia
Vromonas
Paxoi
Zakynthos
Agathonisi
Kounelonisi
Katsagani
Chiliomodi
Areloussa
Pachia
Tilos
Mesonisi Seirinas
Kounoupi
Hondri
Astypalaia
Fokonisia
Ofidoussa
Seskli
Agios Theodoros Halkis
Rhodes – Once home to one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. And famous as a hub for the Saint John Knights.
Strogylli Kritinias
Prasonisi
Makronisi Kassou
Plati Kassou
Pontikonisia Kassou
Kastellorizo
Samopoula
Fournoi
Megas Anthropofagos
Pasalimani
Sygrion
Tsakmakia
Zourafa
Thassopoula
Alyki
Limnos
Alatas
Trikeri
Antitrikeri
Alatas Trikeriou
Frangos
Archangelos
Kapititas
Tinos
Dilos
Rineia
Nata
Agios Efstathios
Epano Fyra
Kato Fyra
Viokastro
Drionisi
Glarobi
Tigani
Panderonisi
Revmatonisi
Agia Irene
Santorini
Kammeni
Christiani
Shoinoussa
Fidoussa
Kato Kouphonissi
Kouphonissi
Amorgos
Kramvonissi
Liadi
Anaphe
Makrya
Ftena
Skoulonisi
Moschonas
Paximadia Mesaras
Agioi Theodoroi Chanion
Theodoropoulou
Agria Gramvousa
Imeri Gramvousa
Valenti Falasarnon
Elafonisos Kritis
Mikronisi Chrysis
Yianisada
Kalydon
Petalidi Dia
Euboea (Evia)
Petalioi
Megalos Petalios
Mandilou
Hersonisi
Styra
Lithari
Manolia
Greek Islands Map: NORTH AEGEAN ISLANDS
Top 10 Greek Islands to Visit
1. Mykonos – Best Greek Island for some luxury.
2. Santorini
3. Rhodes
4. Crete – Famous Beach, Old Town. But it is a long ferry ride.
5. Kos
6. Paros
7. Naxos
8. Ios
9. Samos
10. Lesvos
List of Greek Islands with Airports
The following is a list of Greek islands with airports.
1. Crete
2. Rhodes – An airport. And has a lot of history. From the Knights of St John.
3. Corfu
4. Samos
5. Mykonos
6. Santorini
7. Kos
8. Lesbos
9. Kefalonia
10. Skiathos
YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT GREEK ISLANDS ANSWERED
WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS ISLANDS IN GREECE?
There are plenty of islands in Greece, and every them is difficult to decide which one is the best one.
Some of the most famous are Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, and Kefalonia. There is no shortage of Greek islands to visit on this list of Greek Islands.
WHAT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GREEK ISLAND?
The most beautiful Greek island is Santorini. It is in the South Aegean Sea and is also known as “The Black Pearl of the Aegean.” The island’s name comes from the volcano that erupted and created it. Santorini has a rich history and culture.
WHICH IS THE LARGEST ISLAND OF GREECE?
Crete is the largest island in Greece. It is also one of the best Greek Islands to visit. There is also Aspros Volakas, one of the minor islands near Crete.
Crete also has one of the most stunning beaches in Greece. As well as a beautiful main town, and old town.
WHAT IS THE MOST VISITED ISLAND IN GREECE?
If you are planning a trip to Greece, you’ve probably heard of Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete, but there are so many more islands to explore. Santorini is the most popular island in Greece, but the most visited island in Greece is not an island at all. Delos is an island with an island on it.
All these items have roots in Ancient Greek history. That streches all the way from Central Greece, and Northern Greece.
WHICH LESS TOURISTY GREEK ISLAND DO YOU RECOMMEND TO VISIT FOR FIRST-TIMERS?
I would recommend Kythira island. It is truly the greek “off the beaten path” island. The entire island is off-limits for cars. You can rent a scooter or bike to see the sights. There is also a small airport on the island that has direct flights mostly from Athens.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO TRAVEL TO THE GREEK ISLANDS?
The timing may depend on what you plan to do while you’re there. If you’re going to take a cruise, it’s worth researching the seasons to see if they correspond with your trip. If you want pristine beaches, then summer is a great time.
If you plan on staying on the islands for a few days, April through May and September through October are considered shoulder seasons. From the Aegean Island to Porto Katsiki. These is the complete list of Greek Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.
This is the complete list of Greek Islands. From the remote, non-inhabited island. To the best Greek Islands, to visit.
