Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and more…
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Domes of Elounda, Crete, Greece |
Dear Carla,Adventure is all very well. There’s a time to discover new cultures, trek out into the wilderness and acquire thrilling new skills. There’s also a time to lounge by an infinity pool in the glorious sunshine, admiring a jawdroppingly spectacular ocean view while someone obliging brings you another cocktail. Let’s talk about that time. Let’s talk about Greece.
Here are our top 10 island escapes, all of which have plenty of availability for summer stays. There’s Santorini for the sunsets; Mykonos for its exclusive jet-set ambience; Folegandros for that undiscovered-idyll feeling; or Spetses for a spot of old-school grandeur. Crete supplies your easy-to-reach beach breaks, Kefalonia the laid-back romance. And, should you really feel the need to go off the beaten path and uncover something new, check out the fairy-tale island city of Monemvasia – from the comfort of your sun lounger, obviously.
Best wishes and bon voyage, 
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What? Chic and cheerful resort on Crete's coast
Where? Overlooking Mirabello Bay
Why? Three restaurants, a super spa and a private patch of beach
How much? From £254 a night |
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What? A bit of all white
Where? Serene and unspoilt Folegandros island
Why? Stylish and secluded, with amazing ocean views, it's the in-the-know alternative to Santorini
How much? From £154 a night |
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What? 17th-century mansion made modern
Where? Outside Monemvasia, Laconia's 'rock city'
Why? Enchanting period touches, unforgettable view and an Ottoman hammam
How much? From £110 a night |
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What? Caldera-view cliffside cave-suites
Where? Imerovigli village, Santorini's highest point
Why? With a perfect pool, grotto spa and no young kids, it's the ideal couples' retreat
How much? From £563 a night |
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What? Immaculate, minimalist coastal perch
Where? Minutes from Mykonos Town
Why? Close to the island nightlife, but seductive and serene, it's ideal for jet-set romantics
How much? From £323 a night |
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What? Glam-packed seaside mansion
Where? Pine-scented, car-free Spetses
Why? This bastion of Continental opulence is where the Athenian A-list spends its summer
How much? From £153 a night |
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What? Modern-minded resort village in Kefalonia
Where? Just outside the pretty port of Fiskardo
Why? With sweeping sea views and a perfect poolside, it's the ideal base for island adventures
How much? From £191 a night |
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What? Whitewashed Cycladic suites
Where? Rocky cliffs of western Santorini
Why? One of the most spellbinding sunset views in the world, and it's couples-only too
How much? From £404 a night |
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