Which Greek Island Will Be Your Next Travel Destination?

Published 23 February 2018

Note: The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of RetoxMagazine.com

Santorini Island
Rhodes Island
Crete Island
Corfu Island
Zakynthos Island
Skiathos Island
Milos Island
Mykonos Island
Cephalonia Island
Naxos Island

10 Super Popular Island Destinations in Greece - Photos Included!

Santorini Island

Whitewashed buildings in Santorini, Greece

Pictured: Whitewashed buildings in Santorini, Greece's most popular island. Imerovigli village, is ideal for sunsets. Santorini also has fantastic beaches and nightlife.

Rhodes Island

Remains of the Temple of Athena in Acropolis of Rhodes, Greece

Pictured are the ruins of the Temple of Athena Polias at the Acropolis of Rhodes, just a few kilometres away from the city of Rhodes.

Crete Island

An unusually shaped wild Seitan Limania Beach on Crete island in Greece

Pictured: Seitan Limania Beach on the island of Crete in Greece. This unique unusual wild beach is in a cove surrounded by rock formations. Swimming is popular at this remote sandy beach.

Corfu Island

Oanorama of the historical Corfu town in Greece

Pictured: The charming historical Corfu town.

Zakynthos Island

Birds eye view of Navagio aka Shipwreck Beach in Zakynthos, Greece

Navagio Beach aka Shipwreck Beach is one of the most stunning beaches in the world. The exposed cove on the coast of Zakynthos island is a home to an old abandoned rusty ship, hence the name shipwreck beach.

Skiathos Island

Sea, boats and coastal town of Skiathos Chora on Skiathos Island, Greece

Pictured: The town of Skiathos Chora on Skiathos Island. The town has around 5,000 inhabitants and is pretty much the living centre of the island. It has a romantic atmosphere and the old harbour is a perfect place to have a drink during the summer months.

Milos Island

Milos iconic fishermen’s houses and fishing boats Milos iseland, Greece

Pictured: Fishermen’s houses on the Greek island of Milos. The quaint volcanic island is gaining popularity with tourists for its beautiful beaches, among other things. The beaches are of diverse beauty in Milos and there are so many beaches you’ll have a hard time picking your favourite one.

Mykonos Island

Waterfront houses with balconies hovering over the water at Little Venice of Mykonos Island, Greece

Pictured: Little Venice of Mykonos Island in Greece, where the buildings have been constructed on the edge of land with balconies overhanging the sea.

Cephalonia Island

Birds eye view of a Cephalonia bay with blue sea, white sands and cliffs on one side

Cephalonia aka Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece. Pictured is a bay on the island. Generally speaking, and due to Cephalonia’s large size, beaches do not seem to get overcrowded. The island of Cephalonia is therefore an ideal holiday destination for people who like to enjoy their space.

Naxos Island

Docked sailing boats at Naxos island port at sunset, Greece

Pictured is the Naxos island port at sunset. Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades island group and it’s very popular with tourists who like to explore and sightsee as it offers a lot of historical and varied sightseeing opportunities.

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