Finding the right island in the dazzling Greek archipelago “is like falling in love with one’s own divine image reflected in a thousand dazzling facets,” to quote the bohemian mythmaker and travel writer Henry Miller.
Out of all the islands in Greece, then, which is the one best suited for your own divine disposition?
One with villages painted in a cheerful palette of Mediterranean hues, perhaps? Scenic hills perfect for hiking? Are you a social butterfly looking to dance nights (and mornings) away? Or someone invigorated by the hushed sounds of coastal winds?
Here’s 12 distinct Greek isles suited for 12 distinct traveler types. All you have to do is pick one. Contact PRIOR’s travel team to book the rest.
Paxos
Who: Silent Retreaters
What: Just seven miles long and two miles wide, Paxos is one of the smallest islands in the Ionian Sea.
Where: Any one of the fully-staffed villas, preferably one overlooking the bay of Mongonissi.
Why: Everything about this remote island’s zephyr-like pace, including the spotty internet connection, feels like a reminder to swap out screen time for rose-gold sunsets, pine-covered slopes, and beachside tavernas overlooking the endless Ionian Sea.
