Which one is the best Greek island for you to visit? Well, that depends on who you are, and what you’re looking for…

Greece has more islands than Cher has wigs; this means that beyond the obvious and iconic vacation spots like Mykonos, Santorini and Rhodes there are quite literally hundreds of alluring Greek islands to choose from, and myriad mini-archipelagos to explore.

Below we have compiled a list of alternative Greek islands to choose for

Patmos

The Sacred Land of the Aegean

Visit the Monastery of Saint John in Chora
Visit the Cave of Apocalypse
Explore the alleys of the Medieval Chora

Skopelos

The greenest island

Try Skopelos pie
Visit Cape Amarandos
Climb up Agios Ioannis Kastri

Folegandros

For holidays without cars

Eat a shrimp saganaki and of course the local cheese pie
Go hiking
Relax in a beach every day

Sifnos

For a Cycladic chic holiday

Go diving
Learn pottery
Get lost in the old narrow streets of kastro

Ikaria

The island of longevity

Go to a natural Thermal spa
Dance at a church festival
Sign up for a Longevity Retreat

Hydra

the cosmopolitan island in the Argo Saronic Gulf

Syros

The aristocrat of the Cyclades

Admire the majestic Apollon Theatre
Get lost in the alleys of picturesque Ano Syros
Indulge in the best loukoumi ever

Andros

For unique holidays

Embark on an incredibly scenic road trip
Taste local dishes fourtalia, and treats pastitsakia, amygdalota and bananakia
Walk from Sarisa Spring to Pithara Waterfall at Apikia Village