The Greek islands that aren't overrun (yet)
Santorini and Mykonos are magnificent and exhausting. These quieter islands offer the same sea, fewer crowds.
By Ren Okafor · 2026-04-28
The famous Greek islands are beautiful and busy. A short ferry away lie islands with the same blue water and a fraction of the crowds.
Quieter alternatives
- For Santorini's views — try Folegandros, without the crush.
- For Mykonos's beaches — try Naxos, with better food.
- For total quiet — the small Cyclades reward the effort.
Go now'Undiscovered' never lasts. Visit the quiet islands before the ferries get bigger.