The Greek islands are as dreamy as ever. And while they’re well worth it, they’re on everyone else’s itinerary, too.

Santorini’s beaches are packed. Mykonos prices rival Manhattan. The places that built Greece’s reputation are now the hardest to enjoy.

But with more than 6,000 islands, there are still places that feel quieter, wilder, and far less crowded. Some are just starting to get attention, but still feel undiscovered to those in the know.

Here are the best islands to visit in Greece.

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Spent last week in the Mara, and it was beyond anything I could have imagined. I saw elephants, giraffes, and baboons right from my window, and the safari drives brought us up close with lions, zebras, and even a leopard. I may be home now, but mentally, I’m still there.

-Kelsey Wilking, newsletter editor

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