Amorgos

Impressive hilly terrain and sandy beaches with tourists thin on the ground

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Anafi

This small satellite of Santorini has been a great success. With magnificent sand beaches and forbidding volcanic terrain, Anafi may prove too remote and quiet for some, but not us

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Antiparos

Charming harbour town with venetian castle and excellant sandy beaches

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Astypalea

Butterfly-shaped, remote and yet accessible by air, Astypalea is the perfect spot to unwind and soak up that quintessential Greek island atmosphere

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Athens

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Chalki

This limestone speck to the west of Rhodes should satisfy the annual search for Greek island escapism.

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Chios

Sandy beaches, medieval villages, off the beaten tourist track

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Crete - Eastern Sitia Area

It is still possible to find unexploited areas on this the largest island in Greece

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Donoussa

Tranquil and remote, this outpost of the Eastern Cyclades has all the prerequisites of sandy beaches, unspoilt Greek island community and marvellous walks to ensure a peaceful holiday

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Folegandros

With possibly the most attractive hilltop village in Greece, this long and mountainous island is a must for all Grecophiles

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Fourni

This former hidey-hole for Algerian pirates offers seclusion and an abundance of fish in the tavernas

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Halkidiki

Three fingers of land separated by two massive, horseshoe-shaped bays form the peninsular known as Halkidiki

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Ikaria

Wonderful sand beaches and majestic hills are just two of the scenic attributes on this beautiful island

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Iraklia

It is difficult to imagine a more peaceful and remote holiday destination. Few places to stay, few places to eat, blissfully quiet, lovely beach and scenery. Glorious walking

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Karpathos

Rugged beauty combined with sandy beaches and charming town and village life

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Kassos

Few if any islands offer a warmer welcome. Remote, barren and truly unspoilt, Kassos will satisfy the most demanding expectations of mass market escapism

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Kastelorizo

Eastern outpost of the smallest of the Dodecanese islands

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Kimolos

Sleepy tiny islet off Milos with simple joys of sun, sea and beaches

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Koufonissia

High quality beaches, excellent accommodation and a modicum of facilities equal unspoilt Greek Island life at its very best

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Lemnos

Yellow sand, few tourists, charming archetypal Greek harbour town and superb accommodation

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Leros

Leros is by no means a typical Greek island. Italian rule between the two world wars has bequeathed the island a distinctive Italian feel with colourful, 1930s buildings and wide, tree-lined boulevards.

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Lesvos

Greece's third largest island with much to offer

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Lipsi

Relaxing, unwinding on what remains an unspoilt Greek Island

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Milos

A Greek Sun perennial. Colourful, uncrowded, super sandy beaches with the convenience of air travel a possibility all the way

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Mykonos

White cubed architecture combines with first class sandy beaches and excellent accommodation on this top-draw, brash, extroverted playground of the Aegean

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Naxos

A haven that promises sandy beaches and an easy going atmosphere so synonymous with Greece

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Paros

Cosmopolitan Naoussa, bustling Parikia and quiet Piso Livadi/Logaras vie for your attention on this ever-popular island blessed with marvellous beaches

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Patmos

The monastery of St. John, the sandy beaches, the history and the smiles all beckon

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Rhodes

Medieval city within Rhodes town is flush with monuments and attractions

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Samos

Verdant hills, red-slate roofs, delicious wine and the convenience of direct charter flights

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Santorini

This wonderful volcanic island that boasts the spectacular town of Thira and black sand beaches is truly unique in the Cycladic firmament

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Schinoussa

It is hard to understand why such a charming, unspoilt island with beaches, pretty village and lovely walks, has been ignored by tourists. Thank goodness we say

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Serifos

The island where one can experience the wonderful blend of sandy beaches and good tavernas

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Sifnos

No airport, no jumbo jets, just sandy beaches, daunting barren hills and delightful white cubed villages connected by wonderful walks

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Sikinos

One of the least known Cycladic Islands where secluded bays, sandy beaches and hilltop chora all weave their inimitable magic

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Symi

In our opinion, there is no other harbour town in Greece that can match Symi for natural beauty

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Syros

The most extraordinary neo-classical working town in Greece and quiet beach areas make an interesting combination

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Tilos

For such a small island (63 sq km) Tilos has a lot to offer and over the years has established a loyal clientele that returns year after year

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Tinos

A gem of hospitality, serenity and stunning unspoilt villages and beaches

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