Greek islands starting with A

If you are looking for greek islands beginning with a, this is a complete guide to greek islands starting with a. The list of greek island beginning with a includes popular destinations like Aegina and Andros, as well as remote isles. Below you will find every greek island starting with a currently in the directory, from large islands to small islets.

Agios Minas - greek island beginning with a in the Greek Island Directory

Many travellers search for islands that start with a when planning island-hopping. Among islands starting with a you will find marble villages and waterfalls on Andros, pistachio groves and a close Athens ferry on Aegina, cliffside monastery and Big Blue filming on Amorgos, marine park and pine forests on Alonissos, Venetian Querini castle on Astypalaia, and sandy beaches and cave of Antiparos opposite Paros. If you want a single greek island starting with a for a quiet escape, Anafi at 38km2 east of Santorini for hiking under Mount Kalamos is ideal, while any island starting with a like Agistri at 14km2 or Antipaxos at 5km2 with Voutoumi cove works for a short Saronic or Ionian trip.

Island	Description
Agios Minas	Agios Minas is a tiny inhabited islet with only a handful of permanent residents. Its minimal infrastructure and traditional fishing character make it one of the smallest communities represented in the Greek Island Directory.
Aegina	Aegina is one of Greece’s best-known Saronic Islands and one of the easiest islands to reach from Athens. It is famous for its pistachios, waterfront town, archaeological sites and year-round local community.
Agathonisi	Agathonisi is a remote Dodecanese island close to the Turkish coast. Its quiet villages, traditional fishing lifestyle and limited tourism appeal to travellers seeking simplicity rather than resort development.
Agios Efstratios	Agios Efstratios is a small North Aegean island known for its remote location, traditional settlement and modern history as a place of political exile. Today it offers one of the quietest permanently inhabited island experiences in Greece.
Agistri	Agistri is a small pine-covered island in the Saronic Gulf known for its clear water, relaxed atmosphere and excellent ferry connections from Athens. It is a popular destination for short island escapes.
Agios Georgios	Agios Georgios is a little-known, sparsely inhabited islet with very limited infrastructure. It is characterised by its isolation, simple coastal landscape and small fishing presence rather than conventional tourism.
Alimia	Alimia is an uninhabited island with abandoned settlements, scattered ruins and a rugged landscape shaped by decades without permanent habitation. It is primarily visited by private boats rather than conventional tourists.
Alonissos	Alonissos is a forested Sporades island renowned for its marine park, natural landscapes and relaxed atmosphere. It is one of Greece’s leading destinations for wildlife, walking and nature-focused travel.
Ammouliani	Ammouliani is a small inhabited island in northern Greece known for sandy beaches, turquoise water and a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. Despite its modest size, it is one of northern Greece’s best-known island destinations.
Amorgos	Amorgos is a rugged Cycladic island famous for dramatic cliffs, mountain villages and the Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa. It remains one of the Cyclades’ strongest destinations for hiking and traditional island character.
Anafi	Anafi is a remote Cycladic island known for its dramatic landscapes, low visitor numbers and peaceful atmosphere. Its isolation has helped preserve much of its traditional character.
Andros	Andros is the northernmost major Cycladic island and is known for green valleys, impressive architecture, extensive hiking trails and a strong maritime heritage. Its landscape differs markedly from the drier Cycladic islands further south.
Antikythera	Antikythera is a tiny island between Crete and the Peloponnese, best known for the discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism. It remains one of Greece’s most isolated inhabited islands.
Antiparos	Antiparos is a small Cycladic island that combines relaxed village life with attractive beaches and growing boutique tourism. It offers a quieter alternative to neighbouring Paros while remaining easily accessible.
Antipaxos	Antipaxos is a tiny Ionian island celebrated for crystal-clear water and exceptional beaches. It has only a very small permanent population and is primarily visited on seasonal boat trips.
Antipsara	Antipsara is a small uninhabited islet near Psara. It has no permanent infrastructure and is mainly associated with seasonal grazing, fishing and its isolated natural landscape.
Arkoi	Arkoi is a tiny inhabited island in the eastern Aegean known for secluded beaches, a traditional fishing lifestyle and very limited development. It appeals to travellers looking for genuine remoteness.
Arkoudi	Arkoudi is a small Ionian island off the western coast of mainland Greece. It is known for quiet beaches, limited development and a relaxed atmosphere that attracts visitors seeking a peaceful coastal escape.
Aspronisi	Aspronisi is an uninhabited volcanic islet distinguished by white cliffs, rugged terrain and complete isolation. It has no permanent population or visitor infrastructure.
Astypalaia	Astypalaia is a butterfly-shaped Dodecanese island recognised for its whitewashed hilltop castle town, quiet beaches and blend of Cycladic and Dodecanese influences. It offers a relaxed atmosphere while remaining one of Greece’s most distinctive inhabited islands.
Atokos	A tiny, private uninhabited island known for its dramatic cliffs, turquoise coves and landscape.

Islands that start with the letter A – Full List

If you are researching islands beginning with a, here is how we group them. The most searched islands that start with a in Greece are Aegina, Agistri, Andros, Amorgos, Anafi, Alonissos, Antiparos and Astypalaia. For travellers asking about an island that starts with a near Athens, Aegina and Agistri are the closest Saronic options, while any island beginning with a in the Cyclades requires a longer ferry from Piraeus or Rafina. This guide covers all islands that start with the letter a in the Greek Island Directory, including small islets often missed in other lists.

Which island that starts with A should you choose?

Choose Andros if you want green hiking and marble villages, Amorgos for dramatic cliffs and monastery walks, Alonissos for the National Marine Park, Aegina for pistachios and easy access, Agistri for pine beaches, Antiparos for boutique stays opposite Paros, and Anafi or Agathonisi if you want a truly quiet island starting with a with fewer than 300 residents. Each greek island starting with a offers a different pace, so you can filter this A list by Cyclades, Sporades, Saronic or Dodecanese above.

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Last Updated on September 11, 2026 by admin