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Holiday resorts in Greece
Agios Nikolaos (or Áyios Nikólaos), about 43 miles
(69km) east of Heraklion, was formerly known as a holiday
destination for package-tour groups but is now a cosmopolitan
resort with ... more
Situated on the east coast of Rhodes, the island's most
developed beach resort is just fourteen miles (9km) south of the
capital, Rhodes Town. Faliraki is renowned for its four-mile (2km)
stretch o... more
Golden Beach is a holiday destination on the east coast of
Thassos island, where hotels and apartment complexes have sprung up
in recent years to cater for the ever-increasing number of
holidaymake... more
The largest city in western Crete and (together with Rethymnon)
the most attractive, Haniá (also spelled Chania) is a
historically charming labyrinth of jumbled Venetian and Turkish
building... more
Heraklion is the main city on the island of Crete and usually
the starting point for holiday visitors wishing to explore the
island. The city, built on a fairly steep hillside, has a huge
harbour t... more
Just three miles (5km) from Rhodes Town is the developed resort
of Ixia with a wide range of accommodation to suit most
holidaymakers' tastes. The west coast receives a constant summer
breeze, whic... more
Situated mid-way along the south coast of the Dodecanesian
island of Kos, Kardamena is one of the most popular resorts in
Greece, particularly with young Brits looking for a lively and
entertaining... more
A sprawling town on the southern tip of Corfu, Kavos is the most
action-packed of the island's holiday resorts and is very popular
with the British under-25 crowd, intent on having a good time. The
... more
Kefalos is a purpose-built holiday resort with a laid-back
atmosphere situated in the south west of the island of Kos. It is
surrounded by spectacular scenery and sits beneath the old town of
Kefal... more
The ancient port and popular holiday destination of Kos, the
capital and major town on the island, has been home to Egyptians,
Romans, Venetians, Ottomans and the Knights of St John. Their
marked p... more
The hottest spot on the Greek island of Zante (or Zakynthos),
particularly with the British 18-30 party crowd, is the holiday
resort of Laganas, situated on Zante's south west coast. The resort
boa... more
Most tourists on Rhodes holiday in Lindos, 29 miles (47km) from
the island capital. Lindos was once the capital of the island but
today is basically a holiday resort centred on a small medieval
vil... more
The town of Malia, on the north coast of Crete, is ancient but
its appeal as a holiday destination is unquestionably aimed at 18
to 30-year-old revellers out for fun, sunny days and steamy party
ni... more
The most picturesque town on Lesvos island, the holiday
destination of Molyvos, on the northern tip, is also Lesvos's most
popular holiday resort, offering a serene, laidback ambience from
its pret... more
Nafplion is a favourite holiday destination for hot and bothered
Athenians, and no wonder because it is not only a lovely city, but
exudes a cool and relaxed atmosphere soothing to busy locals and
... more
This large holiday resort area is on the west coast of Corfu
island about 16 miles (26km) from Corfu Town and consists of six
beautiful coves with sandy beaches, surrounded by green forests and
oli... more
Paros is one of the larger islands of the Cyclades and is
becoming a popular holiday spot as a spillover from the busier
islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Its main drawcards are good sandy
beaches ... more
Anyone could be forgiven for mistaking the hugely popular
package tour holiday resort town of Rethymnon for a sort of
Cretan-inspired theme resort, but the best thing about the town is
that its pic... more
Fun in the sun while on holiday in Rhodes Town on the north
point of the island centres on the World Heritage-listed old walled
medieval city that clusters around the ancient harbour of Mandraki.
T... more
Sidari, a holiday resort popular with British tourists and known
for its lively tavernas, bars and nightlife, is a developed resort
that has combined a couple of smaller fishing villages. It is
loc... more
With some of the best blue flag-certified beaches on Lesvos,
Skala Eressos (or Skala Eressou) is a popular destination for
tourists in Greece. The town is part of the legend of the classical
Greek ... more
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