Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Best lesser-known Greek islands!

Sunbeds crammed inches apart, identical souvenirs in every shop window and dizzying prices for food, drink and accommodation. These are just some of the reasons travellers choose to avoid Greece’s most popular islands in the summer, when tourists descend in their thousands.

Still, it’s an added cost nobody wants to bear. To help you plan your escapes for 2026, our team has found some lesser-known Greek islands that promise sun, sea and ancient history, without the crowds.

Skopelos
Lefkada
Paxos
Naxos
Ikaria
Sifnos