Greek islands starting with M -

Greek islands starting with M

There are seven Greek islands starting with M in the Greek Island Directory: Makronisos, Marathi, Mathraki, Meganisi, Milos, Moni and Mykonos.

They range from internationally famous destinations such as Mykonos and Milos to tiny, remote or uninhabited islands that most travellers will never visit. This page covers every M island included in the directory and explains what makes each one distinct.

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 M. The list is based on the island names used consistently throughout this directory. Alternative spellings and transliterations can vary between sources, particularly for names such as Makronisos, but an island is only counted once. This page does not attempt to include every unnamed rock or minor offshore islet in Greek territory. It covers the defined island scope used across the Greek Island Directory.

Makronisos	Makronisos is a long, arid island off the coast of Attica with a very different identity from the holiday islands elsewhere on this list. It is best known for its modern history as a place of exile, detention and political imprisonment, particularly during the twentieth century.
Marathi	Marathi is a tiny island in the Dodecanese, close to Arki. It is one of the smallest and most remote inhabited islands included in the directory, with very limited infrastructure and a character shaped by its isolation.
Mathraki	Mathraki is one of the Diapontian Islands northwest of Corfu. It is a small, green Ionian island known for its limited development, low tourism and remote setting.
Meganisi	Meganisi is a small Ionian island immediately east of Lefkada. It is known for its sheltered bays, green landscape, small settlements and strong connection with boating and sailing.
Milos	Milos is a volcanic island in the Cyclades and one of the two major international destinations on this list. It is particularly known for its unusual geology, highly varied coastline and distinctive beaches.
Mykonos	Mykonos is the most internationally famous Greek island beginning with M. It is one of Greece’s best-known tourism destinations and is particularly associated with nightlife, beaches, luxury travel and its distinctive Cycladic settlements.
Moni	Moni is a small, uninhabited island near Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. It is not a conventional standalone destination and is generally relevant as a nearby excursion rather than somewhere travellers base an entire trip.

A note about spelling

Greek island names do not always have one universal English spelling. Transliteration from Greek can produce variants, and the same island may appear differently across maps, government documents and English-language sources. I found this most notably with islands like Chios / Hios / Xios and Chalki / Halki.

For consistency, this page uses the primary English spellings adopted throughout the Greek Island Directory. Alternative spellings do not create additional islands and are not counted separately.

Which ‘M’ island would I choose?

Not that I care for an islands name when making major decisions; I would choose Milos. Mykonos is the most famous island on the list, and Meganisi would be my choice for a quieter trip, but Milos gives me the strongest overall reason to visit. Its geology and coastline make the island itself the attraction rather than simply the setting for a holiday.

FAQ

How many Greek islands start with M?

Seven islands in the Greek Island Directory start with M: Makronisos, Marathi, Mathraki, Meganisi, Milos, Moni and Mykonos. Excluded from the directory for being unpopular, uninhabited or otherwise are:
- Makri
- Makry
- Manolas
- Marmaras
- Mavri
- Mavronisi
- Megalo Livadi
- Megalo Sofrano
- Megalonisi
- Mikro Livadi
- Mikro Sofrano
- Modi
- Moladi
- Mourtos
- Myrsini

Total of 22

What is the most famous Greek island starting with M?

Mykonos is the most famous Greek island beginning with M. It is internationally known as a major Cycladic tourism destination.

Are Mykonos and Milos the only Greek islands starting with M?

No. Mykonos and Milos are the best-known examples, but the full directory list also includes Makronisos, Marathi, Mathraki, Meganisi and Moni.

Which Greek islands starting with M are in the Cyclades?

Milos and Mykonos are the two major Cycladic islands on this list. Makronisos is administratively associated with the Kea–Kythnos regional area, but I would avoid casually grouping it with the conventional tourist understanding of the Cyclades without explaining that distinction.

Which Greek island starting with M would I choose for a holiday?

I would choose Milos for its coastline, geology and overall variety. For a quieter and smaller island, I would choose Meganisi.

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Last Updated on July 9, 2026 by admin