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
