Wonderful Greek islands for all tastes

With so many islands to choose from, it is impossible not to find one that suits you best

Greece has numerous beautiful islands with unique history, culture and topography attracting millions of tourists from around the world every yeat.

With so many islands to choose from, it is impossible not to find one that suits you best. To help you choose, though, Telegraph compiled a list with the best 19 Greek islands for every taste and vacation style, whether you’re looking for sandy beaches, unspoiled island life or history and culture.
Best for beaches – Zakynthos

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Best for families – Corfu

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Best for history and culture – Delos

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Best for hotels – Mykonos

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Best for food – Crete

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Best for wine – Kefalonia

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Best for peace and quiet – Koufonissia

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Best for eco-warriors – Hydra

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Best for hiking – Andros

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Best for couples – Symi

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Best for alternatives – Skyros

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Best for traditional island life – Karpathos

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Best for villas (and monasteries) – Skopelos

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Best for views – Santorini

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Best for Bond fans – Nisyros

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Best for gay travellers – Lesbos

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Best for nightlife – Rhodes

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Best for watersports – Lefkada

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Best for religious history – Patmos

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