Greek islands starting with C -

Greek islands starting with C

There are five Greek islands starting with C in the Greek Island Directory: Chalki, Chios, Chrissi, Corfu and Crete: Despite sharing the same first letter, these islands are remarkably different. Crete is Greece’s largest island, Corfu is one of its most internationally recognised destinations, Chios is famous for mastic and medieval villages, Chalki offers a quiet Dodecanese escape, and Chrissi is an uninhabited protected island renowned for its white-sand beaches and cedar forest.

How I chose these islands

I checked the full Greek Island Directory island list and included every island whose primary English name begins with the letter C. The list follows the naming convention used consistently throughout the directory. Alternative English spellings and transliterations are treated as the same island rather than separate entries.

This page does not attempt to catalogue every tiny offshore rock or islet. It covers the defined 125-island scope used throughout the Greek Island Directory.

Island	Description
Chalki	Chalki is a small Dodecanese island known for its colourful harbour, peaceful atmosphere and limited development. It is one of Greece’s quieter inhabited islands and appeals to travellers seeking a slower pace than nearby Rhodes.
Chios	Chios is Greece’s fifth-largest island and is internationally recognised as the only commercial producer of natural mastic. The island combines medieval villages, a rich maritime tradition and a diverse coastline, making it one of the country’s most distinctive destinations.
Chrissi	Chrissi is a protected uninhabited island south of Crete. It is renowned for its white-sand beaches, turquoise water and one of Europe’s oldest naturally occurring cedar forests.
Corfu	Corfu is one of Greece’s most famous islands and a long-established international holiday destination. Located in the Ionian Sea, it is known for its UNESCO-listed Old Town, Venetian architecture, lush landscapes and strong British, French and Venetian influences.
Crete	Crete is Greece’s largest island and one of the Mediterranean’s most diverse destinations. It offers major cities, mountain ranges, archaeological sites, beaches, national parks and a distinct regional culture unlike anywhere else in Greece.

A note about spelling and island names

Greek island names can appear under different English spellings depending on the source. Transliteration differences do not create separate islands. For consistency, this page uses the primary English names adopted throughout the Greek Island Directory. Alternative spellings are treated as the same island rather than additional entries.

Author’s Pick

If I could only choose one Greek island beginning with C, I would choose Crete: Corfu is an exceptional destination and Chios offers a fascinating cultural experience, but Crete provides unmatched diversity. Its combination of history, beaches, mountains, food, hiking, archaeology and regional culture makes it the most complete island experience in Greece.

FAQ

How many Greek islands start with C?

There are five Greek islands starting with C in the Greek Island Directory: Chalki, Chios, Chrissi, Corfu and Crete: The wider Greek island inventory also contains smaller islets and offshore rocks beginning with C that fall outside the directory’s defined 125-island scope.

What is the most famous Greek island starting with C?

Crete is the most famous Greek island beginning with C and is also Greece’s largest island. Corfu is another internationally recognised destination and is particularly popular with visitors from the United Kingdom and northern Europe.

Are these the only Greek islands starting with C?

No. They are the five islands beginning with C included in the Greek Island Directory: Greece also contains additional minor islets and offshore rocks beginning with C that fall outside the directory’s defined scope.

Which Greek island starting with C is the largest?

Crete is the largest Greek island beginning with C and the largest island in Greece overall.

Which Greek island starting with C is best for a holiday?

That depends on the type of holiday: Crete offers the greatest variety, Corfu combines history with beaches and excellent accessibility, Chios suits travellers looking for culture and authenticity, Chalki is ideal for a quiet escape, and Chrissi is best experienced as a spectacular day trip.

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Last Updated on July 13, 2026 by admin