Everyone’s heard of Sicily, Sardinia, and fashionable Capri, but when it comes to enchanting islands, Italy has much more to offer than the usual headline acts. And few people realize that the country’s coastline is actually peppered with over 350 idyllic islands, from picture-perfect Favignana to car-free Panarea to rugged Marettimo.

Some of these islands are quite remote and hard to reach, while others require less effort; some are chic, and others are laid-back and rustic. One word of warning, though: The Italians adore their islands and make a beeline for them during their summer holidays.