The 7 best Greek islands for a road trip in 2026: Crete, Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Lesvos, Santorini and Paros. Routes, distances and what makes each special.

The 7 best Greek islands for exploring by car, scooter or ATV

Best Greek Islands for Road Trips

7 Greek islands ranked for road trips: routes, distances, scenery and rental tips.

Best Greek Islands for a Road Trip (2026)

Chania

the harbour of Chania in Crete Greece with the image of a bugambilia branch on the front

Heraklion

Heraklion harbour with the old Venetian fort Koule in Crete Greece

Rethymno

Church of Timios Stavros in Moni Arkadi in Rethymno Crete, Greece

Lasithi

Voulismeni Lake in Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi with the image of an oleander branch on the front

Thessaloniki

The Aristotle square in the center of Thessaloniki Greece

Corfu

The statue of the dying Achilles in Achilleion Palace Corfu

Zakynthos

Kefalonia

Aerial photo of the pictresque image of Assos village in Kefalonia

Lesvos

A tavern with octopus in line to sundry in the village of Plomari, Lesvos 

Paros

Whati-washed houses with blue door in Paros

Santorini

Santorini's white-washed houses under the blues sky

A scenic coastal road on a Greek island with the sea below

Best Greek Islands for a Road Trip (2026) | Simplybook

Not every Greek island is built for driving. Here are the 7 best islands for a road trip — ranked by road quality, scenery, distances, and things to discover along the way.