The best of the Greek islands for 2016
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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

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Best Greek island for: a long weekend with the art crowd

2.CORFU

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Best Greek island for: cosmopolitan cachet and lush landscapes

3.MYKONOS

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Best for: Decadent parties and five-star hotels

4.KEFALONIA

myrtos

Best Greek island for: Laid-back family holidays

5.SANTORINI

Santorini

Best for: Honeymooners and first-timers

6.SYMI

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Best for: Castaway coves and a picture-perfect port

7.CRETE

Crete

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Best for: Antiquities, active adventures and sunshine all year round

8.NAXOS

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Best for: Endless sandy beaches

9.TINOS

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Best for: Traditional villages and knockout tavernas

10.ANDROS

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Best for: Eco-adventures with (or without) the kids

11.SIFNOS

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Best for: Big, fat Greek feasts

12.ASTYPALEA

Astypalaia

Best for: Escaping the crowds

13.RHODES

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Best for: Travelling back in time

14.PATMOS

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Best for: Stark mystique and show-stopping villas

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