Greece and her islands strike the perfect balance between culture and leisure, luxury and authenticity. Dotted between the tiny villages and peaceful beaches of the Peloponnese and the pretty Cycladic and Ionian islands lie family beach resorts, boutique hotels and private villas offering the utmost in comfort, yet you will never be far away from monuments and ruins that testify to Greece's chequered history. And in the evening, you can potter down to a charming nearby taverna for plates of delicious meze - juicy olives, local feta and stuffed vine leaves - washed down with a glass of chilled wine. From the magical Peloponnese region on the mainland - where Zeus hurled his thunderbolts and King Pelops founded the Olympics - to the atmospheric islands of Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Corfu that lie surrounded by deep blue sea, the country has a lifetime's worth of experiences within its borders, and the warm welcome of the locals is no cliché.
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Flight time from London
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Time Zone
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Currency
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Average Temperature
5°C - 30°C
Villas
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The island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo, was at the centre of the Ancient Greek mythological world. Across the bay, overlooking Delos from the western shores of Mykonos, is villa Apollonia.
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A short walk from the restaurants and cafes of Kassiopi village is Atolikos - a smart and super comfortable property in a water-front position in scenic northern Corfu.
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One of the premier estates in northern Corfu, within walking distance of the tavernas of Kassiopi village. Combining high style with great comfort, the estate leads the way in this popular corner of the island.
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The island of Naxos is a mountainous and beautiful island. Heading over the hills to the southern shores of the island reveals a delightful ocean-front hideaway, with sea views and beach access.
Hotels
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The Blue Palace is built in tiers into the hillside above its large beach and the village of Plaka, opposite the fortress island of Spinalonga, on Crete's attractive northeast coast.
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With a perfect position on the inner rim of the caldera, and an infinity pool on the edge of the precipice, Grace Santorini makes the very most of Santorini's uniquely scenic geology.
Yachts & Gulets
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A high-performance, supremely comfortable 65ft yacht, perfectly balanced with elegant luxury and technical bells and whistles in equal measures.
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A superbly comfortable and extremely spacious catamaran, Aurous sometimes feels more akin to a floating villa than a boat. She is beautifully run and packed full of water sports toys to keep everyone amused.
