Greek islands starting with P
There are 10 Greek islands starting with P in the Greek Island Directory: Pachia, Paleo Trikeri, Paros, Patmos, Paxos, Petalas, Polyaigos, Poros, Psara and Pserimos.
The list includes major holiday destinations, small inhabited islands and uninhabited islands that most visitors will only ever see on a boat trip. Paros, Patmos, Paxos and Poros are the best known, while islands such as Pachia, Petalas and Polyaigos sit well outside the conventional Greek island circuit.
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 P.
The list uses the island names adopted consistently throughout this directory. Greek names can appear under different English spellings and transliterations, so variants such as Paxos, Paxoi and Paxi do not count as separate islands. The same principle applies to Paleo Trikeri, which may also appear as Palaio Trikeri or Palio Trikeri.
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Pachia | Pachia is one of the smallest and least conventional islands on this list. It is uninhabited and does not function as a standalone holiday destination, placing it at the opposite end of the spectrum from islands such as Paros and Patmos. |
| Petalas | Petalas is an uninhabited island in the Echinades group of the Ionian Sea. It does not function as a conventional tourist destination and has very limited relevance to ordinary holiday planning. |
| Paleo Trikeri | Paleo Trikeri is a small island in the Pagasetic Gulf. It is much quieter and less developed than Greece’s major tourism islands and is best understood as a small-scale island destination rather than a conventional resort. |
| Paros | Paros is one of the major Greek islands beginning with P and one of the best-known destinations in the Cyclades. Its combination of beaches, traditional settlements, nightlife and transport connections gives it much broader holiday appeal than most islands on this list. |
| Patmos | Patmos is a small Dodecanese island with an unusually strong historical and religious identity. It is best known for the Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, which form part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
| Paxos | Paxos is a small Ionian island south of Corfu, known for its green landscape, clear water and compact scale. It is a genuine holiday destination, but much smaller and quieter than the major Greek islands. |
| Palea Kameni | A volcanic, uninhabited islet with no permanent infrastructure, known for its hot springs, dark lava formations, and position within the Santorini caldera. |
| Patroklos | An uninhabited island with no public infrastructure, known for its proximity to Athens, rugged terrain, and restricted access due to private ownership. |
| Polyaigos | Polyaigos is an uninhabited Cycladic island near Kimolos and Milos. It is known primarily for its coastline and surrounding waters and is more likely to be experienced on a boat excursion than as a place to stay. |
| Poros | Poros is a Saronic island close to the Peloponnese. Its narrow separation from the mainland gives it a very different geographical setting from more isolated Aegean islands. |
| Proti | A small, uninhabited island known for its rugged terrain, historical associations, and limited access. |
| Psara | Psara is a small inhabited island in the North Aegean with a particularly important place in modern Greek history. Its identity is closely connected with the Greek War of Independence and the destruction of the island in 1824. |
| Pserimos | Pserimos is a small inhabited island in the Dodecanese between Kos and Kalymnos. It has limited infrastructure and is far smaller and quieter than the major islands surrounding it. |
Greek islands starting with P not in the directory
As you can understand not all islands are in the directory. Greek island directory only includes, popular uninhabited, abandoned or inhabited islands. That being said, here is an extended list of Greek islands starting with P that are not in our formal guide.
- Palaiosouda
- Panagia
- Panormos
- Papadoplaka
- Passas
- Patelida
- Paximada
- Paximadaki
- Paximadia
- Pergousa
- Peristeri
- Peristerovrachoi
- Petalida
- Petalouda
- Plati/Platy
- Plati Pserimou
- Pondikonisi/Pontikonisi
- Pontikaki
- Praso Kissamou
- Prasonisi
- Prosfora
- Pseira
- Psarocharako
- Psyllos
- Psyttaleia.
A note about spelling and island names
Greek island names do not always have one universally accepted English spelling. Transliteration can produce several versions of the same Greek name, while some islands are better known internationally under one particular form.
Which P island would I choose and why
I would choose Paros. It is not the quietest or most unusual island on the list, but it gives me the strongest all-round balance. There is enough variety for a proper island holiday without the scale becoming overwhelming, and it offers more flexibility than the smaller or more specialised P islands.
FAQ
How many Greek islands start with P?
- Ten islands in the Greek Island Directory start with P: Pachia, Paleo Trikeri, Paros, Patmos, Paxos, Petalas, Polyaigos, Poros, Psara and Pserimos. Greece also has minor islands, islets and rocks beginning with P that fall outside the directory’s defined 125-island scope.
What is the most famous Greek island starting with P?
- Paros is probably the most internationally famous Greek island beginning with P. It is a major Cycladic destination and has a much larger tourism profile than most of the other islands on this list.
Are Paros and Patmos the only Greek islands starting with P?
- No. The Greek Island Directory includes 10 P islands in total: Pachia, Paleo Trikeri, Paros, Patmos, Paxos, Petalas, Polyaigos, Poros, Psara and Pserimos.
Which Greek islands starting with P are inhabited?
- The inhabited islands on this list are Paleo Trikeri, Paros, Patmos, Paxos, Poros, Psara and Pserimos. Pachia, Petalas and Polyaigos are not conventional permanently inhabited island destinations.
Which Greek islands starting with P are in the Cyclades?
- Paros and Polyaigos are the two P islands on this list associated with the Cyclades. Paros is a major inhabited destination, while Polyaigos is uninhabited and is usually experienced by boat.
Which P island would I choose for a holiday?
- I would choose Paros for the best overall balance of beaches, settlements, restaurants, transport and variety. I would choose Paxos for a quieter trip or Patmos for history and atmosphere.
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Last Updated on July 9, 2026 by admin