Zante, southern end is quieter and we found is nicer. Kryopigi on the mainland…ok I suppose, wouldn’t return if it was free. Kos, v windy, kefalos area is quieter and less commercial(I though the food was very samey).
Malta top notch, the same for Gozo. As a couple we’d go back in a heartbeat, very hot though, the food was very varied and reasonably priced.