Best Greek islands for first-timers

Lush, green, and Venetian — the most un-Greek-looking island in Greece.

Greece's biggest island — ancient history, epic beaches, and food worth travelling for.

Ancient ruins, long sandy beaches, and a flat island perfect for cycling.

The world's most glamorous party island — beaches by day, clubs until dawn.

The Cyclades island that gets the balance right — pretty, connected, and relatively sane.

A medieval walled city, sun-drenched beaches, and 300 days of sunshine a year.

Volcanic drama, infinite sunsets, and the most photographed island on earth.

Home to the most iconic shipwreck beach in the world — and much more besides.

Wild, mountainous, and heartbreakingly beautiful — the Ionian's best-kept secret.

The only Greek island you can drive to — with beaches that rival the Caribbean.

The island that has everything — and somehow stays relatively sane about it.

Small, pine-covered, and packed with excellent beaches — and excellent crowds.