Greece hotels

Greece hotels

Greece is truly steeped in history, with ancient monuments from its illustrious past providing elegant backdrops both on the mainland in Athens and the numerous islands like Kos and Corfu that welcome tourists year after year. Distinctive, white-washed buildings, intimate village culture and bright blue seas characterise a typical Greek resort for a relaxed holiday but for those after nightlife, islands such as Rhodes and Crete have resorts that tick the right boxes.

Rhodes

Rhodes enjoys up to 300 days of sunshine a year and is the perfect holiday destination. The Island boasts golden, sandy beach, lush green vegetation, clear blue waters and lively nightlife. There`s an enormous water park and most water sports are available in the main resorts making it a perfect getaway for families and young people alike.
For those who like history there`s a lot to see and do - medieval Rhodes Town is worth exploring, as is the 15th century Monastery and ruined temples at Filerimos Hill.
Rhodes, being the largest of the Dodecanese Islands, has many resorts to choose from, each with different qualities and most lying on the Islands North or East coasts. Those wanting a calm, peaceful holiday should try Lindos, Pefkos, Afandou or Kolymbia. For a lively, fast paced holiday choose Ixia, Faliraki or Rhodes Town.

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Corfu

Corfu is one of the most popular islands of Greece and no wonder why. With its sand and shingle beaches rising up to hillsides covered in ancient olive groves, pine forests and tall cypress trees. This is a perfect setting to enjoy all that Corfu has to offer, from the sleepy village of Tsaki to the top class watersports in Gouvia Bay, not forgetting the excellent beach and fun packed nightlife of Kavos. In any one of Corfu's resorts there really is something here for everyone to enjoy

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Crete

The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is virtually a country in itself. With mountainous landscapes and 4000 years of civilisation leaving world class archaeological sites, making this an enchanting setting to explore. The glorious sweeping beaches that scatter throughout the island will delight sunseekers and watersports fanatics of all ages. With resorts such as Hersonissos and Malia even the liveliest of visitors will be kept entertained with the great variety of nightlife on offer

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Kos

The beautiful island of Kos is steeped in history and scattered with archeological treasures. Blessed with endless stretches of sandy beaches offering great water-sports and Kos town in the north offers a huge variety of shopping, bars and restaurants. You can head south to Kardemena for great nightlife or visit the small picturesque village of Zia located high up on the Dikaion Mountain. The island offers a wonderful blend of old an new, mixed with vibrant cosmopolitan cultures making it perfect for everyone.

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Zante

Zante is part of the Ionian Islands, offereing beautiful long golden sandy beaches with crystalline waters that attract thousands of visitors every year. With its traditional villages made up of stone houses and tavernas, pine-studded mountains, archaeological places, picturesque churches and monasteries, and a lively varied nightlife maks this island perfect for young adults and couples alike looking for a beach-based holiday

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Skiathos

Skiathos is the smallest but most cosmopolitan island of the Sporades group. The island has only one settlement, Skiathos Town, which is the port and capital of Skiathos. The rest of the island consists of golden sandy beaches that have made Skiathos so popular, churches, archaeological sites and restaurants. Holidays in Skiathos are ideal for those who love exciting nightlife, shopping, beaches, great fun and entertainment; for the visitor seeking a traditional 'Greek' place to enjoy a calm holiday

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Halkidiki

With underwater caves and sandy sheltered bays joining the crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea, Halkidiki is one of Greece's hidden treasures. Made up of three peninsula's Sithonia, Mount Athos and Kassandra, Halkidiki has interesting villages offering Greek delicacies, an outstanding beauty and the best and most beautiful beaches of the entire country. Located near the City of Thessiloniki makes this a fantastic summer holiday destination whether you go as a family, couple or with friends

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Kefalonia

The blue waters of the Ionian Sea encircle the enchanting island of Kefalonia with picturesque villages highlighted by old mansions and traditional farmhouses dotted along the coast. Kefalonia is called the island of contrasts with its Roman, Venetian and Byzantine ruins, which run alongside its famous beaches. The lush green forests and mountain ranges are the perfect backdrop to those wishing to relax on the long stretches of golden sands that can be found all over the Island

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Thassos

Thassos is a small island in the North-Eastern Aegean Sea. This attractive, quite and easy going island offers beautiful sandy beaches and traditional villages with incredible mountain vistas. An ideal island for those seeking peacefulness and a beautiful natural environment; but it also has busier places, more touristy beaches and quite an intense nightlife. In a few words, the island of Thassos is perfect for everyone and has so much to offer.

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Skopelos

Skopelos is a beautiful island that attracts thousands of tourists every year. The island is known for its long beautiful beaches and coves with their clean crystalline waters, surrounded by pine tree forests and also for its charming capital, built amphitheatrically in the heart of a bay. All of this teamed with the romantic scenery, picturesque little houses, many ancient churches and lovely neighborhoods makes it a perfect destination for couples

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Santorini

The island of Santorini is said to have one of the world's most famous sunsets. The volcanic activity that has rocked this island throughout its history has formed a dramatic landscape and a stunning coastline. You can capture breathtaking views of the volcano & neighbouring islands from the Caldera and throughout the islands are small domed churches and remnants of days gone by. As evening approaches couples can head to the beautiful town of Oia to watch the brilliant sun sink beneath the shimmering Aegean Sea

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Mykonos

Mykonos is the most famous and popular island of the Cyclades and attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is a grand example of unique architecture set around a picturesque fishing-village bay. Mykonos is famous for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, exciting nightlife, picturesque capital full of whitewashed houses and lively sandy beaches. Put this together with all the island`s other qualities and it is no wonder Mykonos has been named "the jewel" of the Aegean Sea.

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Samos

This island lies at the north-eastern part of the Aegean Sea and is a gorgeous, verdant place. It is covered with pure white sand beaches, picturesque villages, fishing harbours and is famous for the production and quality of its wine. The essential beauty of the nature, the historical sites that are spread all over the island and the charming mountainous landscape of Samos create a unique atmosphere which enchants the visitors and carry them in another era of myths, heroes and philosophers

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Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is a city that has given Greece some of its greatest musicians, artists, and poets. It has some of the most beautiful beaches and the finest hotels and restaurants in Greece. The nightlife is exceptional, with the bars and clubs play great music and the restaurants and ouzeries are among the greatest in Greece. There are Roman and Byzantine sites to keep any visitor occupied, plenty of museums and the ruins of Vergina. It`s also a perfect starting point for seeing the best beaches of Halkidiki and the region of as Macedonia.

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Lefkas/preveza/parga

Lefkas means `white` and one glance at the stunning white cliffs quickly show you why. The low-lying east coast of Lefkas is packed with beaches and has become the island`s most popular tourist area. The town of Vassiliki lies beneath the islands highest peak, Mt Stavrotas, and has an abundance of tavernas and shops and is very popular with lovers of all kinds of water sports.

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