The best of the Greek islands for 2016
Conde Nast Traveller chose the best islands in Greece to recommend to its readers for 2016. The best Greek islands to visit this year, from big-hitters Santorini, Crete and Rhodes to little-known gems Astypalea and Tinos.
See which 14 islands got chosen each for a unique reason from nightlife to sandy beaches:
1.HYDRA
Best Greek island for: a long weekend with the art crowd
2.CORFU
Best Greek island for: cosmopolitan cachet and lush landscapes
3.MYKONOS
Best for: Decadent parties and five-star hotels
4.KEFALONIA
Best Greek island for: Laid-back family holidays
5.SANTORINI
Best for: Honeymooners and first-timers
6.SYMI
Best for: Castaway coves and a picture-perfect port
7.CRETE
Best for: Antiquities, active adventures and sunshine all year round
8.NAXOS
Best for: Endless sandy beaches
9.TINOS
Best for: Traditional villages and knockout tavernas
10.ANDROS
Best for: Eco-adventures with (or without) the kids
11.SIFNOS
Best for: Big, fat Greek feasts
12.ASTYPALEA
Best for: Escaping the crowds
13.RHODES
Best for: Travelling back in time
14.PATMOS
Best for: Stark mystique and show-stopping villas