Greek islands starting with E -

Greek islands starting with E

There are three Greek islands starting with E in the Greek Island Directory: Elafonisos, Erikoussa and Evia.

The three islands are remarkably different. Elafonisos is a small beach destination off the southern Peloponnese, Erikoussa is a quiet Ionian island north of Corfu, and Evia is the second-largest island in Greece. This page covers every E island included in the directory and explains what distinguishes each one.

Island	Description
Elafonisos	Elafonisos is a small inhabited island off the southern coast of the Peloponnese. It is best known for its beaches and clear, shallow water, with Simos Beach giving the island a much larger tourism profile than its physical size might suggest.
Erikoussa	Erikoussa is one of the Diapontian Islands northwest of Corfu. It is a small, inhabited Ionian island with limited development and a much quieter tourism profile than nearby Corfu.
Evia	Evia, also known as Euboea, is the second-largest Greek island after Crete. Its scale places it in a completely different category from Elafonisos and Erikoussa, with substantial towns, mountains, forests, beaches and thermal-spring areas spread across a long and geographically varied island.

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 E.

The list uses the island names adopted consistently throughout this directory. Greek names can appear under different English spellings and transliterations, so alternative forms such as Erikoussa, Ereikoussa and Ereikousa do not count as separate islands.

A note about spelling and island names *

Greek island names do not always have one universally accepted English spelling. Transliteration from Greek can produce different forms, while some islands also have long-established historical names in English.

FAQ

How many Greek islands start with E?

Three islands in the Greek Island Directory start with E: Elafonisos, Erikoussa and Evia. The wider Greek island inventory also contains smaller islands and islets beginning with E that fall outside the directory’s defined 125-island scope.

What is the most famous Greek island starting with E?

Evia is the most significant Greek island beginning with E by size and population, while Elafonisos has a strong tourism profile because of its beaches. Evia is the second-largest island in Greece and is also widely known by the name Euboea.

Are Elafonisos, Erikoussa and Evia the only Greek islands starting with E?

No. They are the three E islands included in the Greek Island Directory, but Greece has smaller islands and islets outside the directory’s 125-island scope. Other E-named islands and islets include Elasa, Eschati, Eschati Othonon and Exomytis. The exact wider total depends on the geographical dataset used and whether very small offshore islets and rocks are counted separately.

Is Evia the same island as Euboea?

Yes. Evia and Euboea are different English names for the same Greek island. Evia is the name used throughout the Greek Island Directory, while Euboea remains common in historical, academic and geographical material.

Is Elafonisos the same as Elafonisi in Crete?

No. Elafonisos is a separate inhabited island off the southern Peloponnese. Elafonisi is a famous coastal area in southwestern Crete. The similar names can cause confusion, but they are different places.

Which Greek island starting with E is the biggest?

Evia is by far the largest Greek island beginning with E. It is also the second-largest island in Greece after Crete.

Which E island is best for a holiday?

Elafonisos is the clearest choice for a compact summer beach holiday, while Erikoussa suits travellers looking for a much quieter and more remote island. Evia offers the greatest variety and works better for a longer trip, but its size means that choosing the right part of the island matters.

From Elafonisos to Evia

The Greek islands beginning with E cover an unusually wide range. Elafonisos is small and strongly associated with its beaches, Erikoussa is a quiet island on the northwestern edge of Greece, and Evia is one of the largest and most geographically varied islands in the country.

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Last Updated on July 10, 2026 by admin