Sitting on the east coast of the island of Crete, the beach resort of Elounda offers beautiful beaches and amazing scenery which when all mixed together with the laid back Cretan way of life makes for a perfect relaxing holiday. The resort is centred around the stylish harbour where there

Elounda harbour

is something for everyone. Visitors can just sit back and watch the fishing boats and yachts coming and going, enjoy a slice of baklava (sweet filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey) at one of the many waterside cafes or dance the night away at one of the resorts nightclubs. The upmarket hotels offer luxury spa treatments including saunas, steam rooms, aromatherapy, facials and bodywraps, Read more »

The popular Greek island of Kos is situated in the north-eastern Aegean and is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands. With beautiful beaches, lively resorts, peaceful towns and a rich history the island has something for everyone. Visitors to the island can experience the exciting nightlife of the islands capital Kos Town, relax at the beach resorts of Marmari and Lambi or for peace and quiet visit the resorts of Tingaki and

Greek island of Kos

Mastihari. With nearly 200 miles of coastline which is dotted with quiet coves and sandy bays, Kos is the perfect choice for a beach holiday. Away from the coast the island has a beautiful interior of olive groves, traditional villages and historic sites just waiting to be explored. Read more »

Lesbos (Lesvos) is one of the quieter Greek islands, offering an authentic Greek experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Holidays on this large island are popular with families, especially in the small resorts like Petra and Anaxos. The island is the third largest Greek island and has many unspoilt traditional villages and lots of green farmland just waiting to be explored. The island is a walkers paradise with many historic trails

Lesbos

and paths which will take you for a gentle stroll or for the more energetic, a mountain trek. May and October are a perfect time for walking around the island as the weather is ideal and the fields are in full bloom. Bird watchers, nature lovers and eco-tourists are attracted to Skala Kalloni which is carpeted in wild flowers in the spring. Read more »

Located just 23 miles north of Rhodes and close to the coast of south-west Turkey, Symi is regarded as one of the most picturesque of all the Greek islands. This beautiful island is divided into two distinctive areas; the main harbour of Yialos which is the focal point of Symi and the

Symi

village of Chorio. Whether you want to spend your time just lazing on the beach or exploring the islands beautiful interior, Symi is the perfect choice for you.

Yialos Harbour has a great choice of restaurants and cafes along with many Italian style mansions built on the hills around the harbour. Read more »

With endless days of sunshine, amazing beaches, beautiful countryside and a wealth of history spanning thousands of years, it is no wonder that Greece and its islands are a popular destination for package holidays. Offering something for everyone, Greece is the ideal holiday choice for families, couples and groups of people who want a break in the sun along with some fascinating historical sites to explore.

Kassandra peninsula

With sandy beaches, rolling green hillside, quaint unspoilt villages and lively nightlife, the Kassandra peninsula is the most popular mainland area. Resorts like Athens, Halkidiki and Thessalonika are among the favourites.

Thessalonika is among the oldest cities in Europe and was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1917. Here the old blends nicely with the new, including Byzantine churches and traditional tavernas to modern shopping malls and trendy nightclubs. Read more »

Famed for its beautiful white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue waters and perfect weather, the island of Lefkas is a perfect island paradise. With long, hot summers and warm winters it is no wonder visitors take winter sun holidays on this amazing Greek island. This charming island

Lefkas

offers a traditional Greek atmosphere with quaint villages, beautiful forest clad mountains and green farmland. Lefkas attracts couples and families looking for a relaxing beach holiday therefore there is not a lot of lively nightlife except in Nidri where you will find some nightclubs and beach bars. Lefkas Town is a car-free town full of tiny churches, bright coloured wooden houses, traditional tavernas, great shopping opportunities and a few clubs. Read more »

Kefalonia is the largest island of the Ionians and is regarded as one of the most beautiful. This scenic Greek island has an impressive rugged landscape with lush green valleys, beautiful beaches, bays and inlets. The island is popular with families and couples looking for the ideal destination for their package holidays to the Greek islands. The deserted beaches, mountains, sweet smelling pine-clad forests and quaint

Kefalonia

fishing villages add to the islands charm. The book Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was set on Kefalonia. Kefalonia plays host to many festivals, religious and cultural events during the year including the Feasts of the Virgin Mary and Agios Gerassimos, the Robola Wine Festival and many musical and theatrical events. Read more »

The small Greek island of Ithaca lies just a few miles from Kefalonia. This tranquil island can only be reached by sea as there is no airport. Unspoilt, warm and welcoming, the island has small deserted sand and shingle beaches, quaint little fishing villages and monasteries which all add to the charm of this small island paradise. Last minute holidays to Ithaca offer peace and relaxation on an unspoilt Greek island which is full of tradition and charm.

Ithaca

Ithaca is almost divided into two parts by two mountain ranges linked by a narrow strip of land. In the north of the island is Kioni Bay with beautiful little coves which are backed by olive groves. Also in the north is the pretty fishing village of Frikes which has lots of taverna’s and is regarded by many as the nicest area of the island. Read more »

The Parga region of mainland Greece is made-up of peaceful traditional villages which sit on the north-west coast. Secluded beaches, a green mountainous interior, olive groves and fruit orchards make Parga the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday where the traditional Greek way of life has not been affected by tourism. The beautiful villages of the region offer quiet tavernas, restaurants serving exceptionally fresh seafood, cafes and bars and make an ideal base for exploring Parga’s magnificent beaches and mountainous interior.

Parga

The Parga region beaches along the Epirus coast are great for families on their cheap holidays to Greece as they are relatively uncrowded. There are lots of small secluded bays which can be reached by water taxi. The beaches around Parga offer excellent snorkelling conditions and watersports such as swimming, diving, windsurfing, jet-skiing and water-skiing. Read more »

The small Greek island of Alonissos has ‘ECO island’ status. This means that the island promotes sustainable development and will preserve its natural ecosystem. Holidays to the island are ideal for visitors looking for a totally relaxed holiday with a slow pace of life on a beautiful Greek island. Relaxing at the cafes and beach tavernas is the order of the day; if you are looking for lively nightlife then this is not the place for you.

Patitiri Harbour

The liveliest scene is found at the Old Town of Patitiri. Here in Patitiri you can wander around the quaint flower-lined streets taking in the traditional houses, artist’s studios and not forgetting a stop or two at the tavernas and bars. Excursions to the neighbouring islands of Skiathos, Skopelos, Skyros, Gioura and Peristera depart from the peaceful harbour here. Skyros Town has an Archaeological Museum and the remains of the ancient acropolis, and an overnight stay will give you a chance to take in some of the lively nightclubs and bars in the town centre. The green hills, tranquil forests, olive groves and fig orchards, along with the picturesque fishing villages of Steni Vala and Votsi, attract walkers and hikers to the island. The island offers many walks to beaches like Megalos Mourtias near Patitiri.

The Alonissos beaches are extremely clean with beautiful clear water which is mainly due to the islands Marine National Park which was set up to protect endangered species like the monk seal. The whole family will enjoy a day out at the Marine Park where you take in the beautiful scenery, watch the amazing monk seals and even take a tour of the deserted islands where you will see groups of friendly dolphins swimming

Marine Park

by. Many people regard the waters here as the clearest in the Mediterranean. The unspoilt, secluded coves of the island are very popular with snorkellers and those looking for the perfect location to relax in the sun and a quiet dip in the beautiful crystal-clear blue sea. Water taxis, ferries and small charter boats take visitors to explore the beaches, including Agios Dimirios, Chyssi Milia, Tzortzi Yialos and Kokkinokastro beaches. For those looking for really secluded beaches on their holiday packages to the island should try the tiny offshore islands like Peristera. Scuba diving is also very popular here. The wonderful crystal-clear waters here enable divers to explore a sunken city and ancient shipwrecks dating back to the 5th century BC.

A day trip to Athens should be on your agenda when on your late deals to Alonissos. Full of historical sites; don’t forget to visit the Acropolis, the Theatre of Dionysos and the National Archaeological Museum. A leisurely stroll around the city will take you to many restaurants, cafes and bars where you can relax over a quiet drink and meal.

Alonissos enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate of long, hot, dry summers with gentle cooling breezes known as the meltemi that blow in from the sea. Summers on the island of Alonissos see temperatures of around 30C from June to August with about 13 hours of sunshine a day.

Monk Seal

September and October see temperatures around 25C with April and May still enjoying temperatures around 20C and up to 7 hours of sunshine a day.