The Best Greek Islands to visit in 2021 (with Map & Photos)

Greek Islands - the main resorts and areas, excursions and attractions, museums, tourist reviews about the Greek Islands.

There are over three thousand Greek islands, of which no more than three hundred are inhabited, and only 78 have a population of over one hundred inhabitants. Each island has a rich history - ancient and Orthodox, perfectly preserved monuments, monasteries and beautiful nature. It is not surprising that the Greek islands are so loved by tourists from all over the world.

  • The Ionian Islands are an archipelago located far from other islands in the west of Greece in the Ionian Sea. The most tourist island here is Corfu (Kerkyra).

Ionian Islands
Ionian Islands

  • The North Aegean Islands are located in the northern part of the Aegean Sea and have a very rich history. However, tourism is not very developed here.

North Aegean Islands
North Aegean Islands


  • Northern Sporades are few in number and unattractive in terms of tourism. Only Evia will be of interest here.

Northern Sporades
Northern Sporades


  • Eastern Sporades are located along the coast of Turkey, bordering the North Aegean Islands in the north and the Dodecanese archipelago in the south. The island of Lesvos is notable.

Eastern Sporades
Eastern Sporades


  • The Saronic Gulf Islands are closest to Athens and the eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula, they have a developed entertainment industry.

Saronic Gulf Islands
Saronic Gulf Islands


  • The Cyclades is the central and most numerous archipelago of the Aegean Sea. The most developed islands in terms of tourism are located here, including Santorini.

Cyclades Islands
Cyclades Islands


  • The Dodecanese also stretches along the western coast of Turkey. The islands of Kos and Rhodes are noteworthy here.

Dodecanese Islands
Dodecanese Islands


  • Crete is the largest island in Greece, located in the south of the Aegean Sea, and needs no introduction.
Crete Islands
Crete Islands