Greece

Greece

Agali Beach in Folegandros, Greece, with crystal-clear turquoise water and whitewashed buildings.
This untapped Greek island is a stylish alternative to Santorini

Folegandros offers idyllic empty bays, authentic tavernas and now Gundari: a striking luxury hotel where each room has its own private pool

Family playing padel tennis.
Could a padel holiday be the ultimate family fun — even for teens?
The pool at Ikos Dassia hotel in Corfu
Ikos Dassia hotel review: a luxury Corfu all-inclusive with standout food
Corfu
Panoramic view of Corfu's Old Town from the New Fortress.
The hack to holidaying in Greece for just £403 this summer
Corfu
Porto Katsiki Beach, Lefkada Island, Greece: a sandy bay with turquoise water and a sailboat.
Yes, you can visit Greece for less than a week — here’s where to go
A woman in a hat paddling in a pool at Daios Cove, Crete, one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Greece
A guide to the ultimate all-inclusive hotels in Greece
The fishing village of Damocuhari on the Pelion peninsula, one of the most beautiful places in Greece
I’ve visited Greece for 30 years. These are its prettiest spots
A terrace seating area overlooking Akrotiri beach at Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel in Corfu
REVIEW
Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel review: a hillside haven overlooking a brilliant blue bay
Corfu
Panoramic view of Corfu's Old Town from the New Fortress.
The hack to holidaying in Greece for just £403 this summer
Corfu
Panoramic view of Corfu's Old Town from the New Fortress.
The hack to holidaying in Greece for just £403 this summer
Corfu
Porto Katsiki Beach, Lefkada Island, Greece: a sandy bay with turquoise water and a sailboat.
Yes, you can visit Greece for less than a week — here’s where to go
Porto Katsiki Beach, Lefkada Island, Greece: a sandy bay with turquoise water and a sailboat.
Yes, you can visit Greece for less than a week — here’s where to go
A woman in a hat paddling in a pool at Daios Cove, Crete, one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Greece
A guide to the ultimate all-inclusive hotels in Greece
A woman in a hat paddling in a pool at Daios Cove, Crete, one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Greece
A guide to the ultimate all-inclusive hotels in Greece
The fishing village of Damocuhari on the Pelion peninsula, one of the most beautiful places in Greece
I’ve visited Greece for 30 years. These are its prettiest spots
The fishing village of Damocuhari on the Pelion peninsula, one of the most beautiful places in Greece
I’ve visited Greece for 30 years. These are its prettiest spots
A terrace seating area overlooking Akrotiri beach at Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel in Corfu
REVIEW
Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel review: a hillside haven overlooking a brilliant blue bay
Corfu
A terrace seating area overlooking Akrotiri beach at Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel in Corfu
REVIEW
Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel review: a hillside haven overlooking a brilliant blue bay
Corfu
Agali Beach in Folegandros, Greece, with crystal-clear turquoise water and whitewashed buildings.
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Hotels

Two chairs under a parasol overlooking a private pool and the sea at Atlantica Grand Mediterraneo Resort
REVIEW
Atlantica Grand Mediterraneo Resort hotel review: an adults-only pad with a cliffside setting

Dramatic sea views, sun-kissed activities to choose from and an excellent Italian restaurant await at this stalwart on Corfu’s rugged west coast

Corfu
Aletri Swim Up Hotel in Alonissos, one of the best hotels in Greece with swim-up rooms
18 of the best hotels in Greece with swim-up rooms
Skiathos Princess Resort
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Skiathos Princess Resort review: an easy breezy beach hotel in the Aegean
A Mayia Suite iwth private pool at Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa in Rhodes
REVIEW
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa review: a palatial, adults-only Rhodes all-inclusive
Rhodes
Two loungers under an umbrella on a terrace overlooking the Aegean Sea at Kivotos Santorini, Greece
REVIEW
Kivotos Santorini hotel review: knockout caldera views and tip-top suites
Santorini
Ocean view from a patio at Amyth of Mykonos Super Paradise hotel
REVIEW
Amyth of Mykonos Super Paradise review: a slick design hotel that celebrates Greek craftsmanship
Mykonos
Pool area with view of Ornos Bay at Kalesma Mykonos hotel
REVIEW
Kalesma Mykonos hotel review: a serene pad away from the island’s party scene
Mykonos
A Mayia Suite iwth private pool at Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa in Rhodes
REVIEW
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa review: a palatial, adults-only Rhodes all-inclusive
Rhodes
Two loungers under an umbrella on a terrace overlooking the Aegean Sea at Kivotos Santorini, Greece
REVIEW
Kivotos Santorini hotel review: knockout caldera views and tip-top suites
Santorini
Ocean view from a patio at Amyth of Mykonos Super Paradise hotel
REVIEW
Amyth of Mykonos Super Paradise review: a slick design hotel that celebrates Greek craftsmanship
Mykonos
Pool area with view of Ornos Bay at Kalesma Mykonos hotel
REVIEW
Kalesma Mykonos hotel review: a serene pad away from the island’s party scene
Mykonos
Aletri Swim Up Hotel in Alonissos, one of the best hotels in Greece with swim-up rooms
18 of the best hotels in Greece with swim-up rooms
Skiathos Princess Resort
REVIEW
Skiathos Princess Resort review: an easy breezy beach hotel in the Aegean

Best of the Greek Islands

The old harbour at Rethymno in Crete
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City breaks

Villas

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What to do

Assos village in Kefalonia, Greece, with colorful houses and a turquoise bay.
25 of Greece’s best secret towns and villages for summer

Our expert picks out the country’s most beguiling escapes, far from the throngs of Santorini and Mykonos, that are holiday havens untouched by mass tourism

How to find the peaceful side of Mykonos (without clubs and crowds)
How to find the peaceful side of Mykonos (without clubs and crowds)
Mykonos
a small town in the mountains with a mountain in the background
This untapped region in Greece is perfect for easy walking holidays
Aerial view of Kefalos Beach and Kos Island, Greece, showing a small church and paddleboarders in clear turquoise water.
Why a Greek island interrail adventure is perfect for families
a row of colorful buildings with blue and white domes
GREECE
21 of the best things to do in Santorini
an aerial view of a city next to the ocean
Greece’s most underrated (and luxurious) coastline is on the rise
a picture of a church and a picture of a windmill
Santorini v Mykonos: which is better?
Mykonos
Aerial view of Kefalos Beach and Kos Island, Greece, showing a small church and paddleboarders in clear turquoise water.
Why a Greek island interrail adventure is perfect for families
a row of colorful buildings with blue and white domes
GREECE
21 of the best things to do in Santorini
an aerial view of a city next to the ocean
Greece’s most underrated (and luxurious) coastline is on the rise
a picture of a church and a picture of a windmill
Santorini v Mykonos: which is better?
Mykonos
How to find the peaceful side of Mykonos (without clubs and crowds)
How to find the peaceful side of Mykonos (without clubs and crowds)
Mykonos
a small town in the mountains with a mountain in the background
This untapped region in Greece is perfect for easy walking holidays

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Inspiration

Marbella Club Hotel, Spain
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Marbella Club Hotel review: a luxe oasis on the Andalusian coast

A fabulous finca with timeless appeal — and all the frills — made for short-haul escapism in the Spanish sunshine

Marbella
Pinhao railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal
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Europe
View of Amalfi, Italy, a resort town on the coast.
ITALY
15 of the best tours of Italy for your next getaway
Amalfi Coast
Legoland Billund entrance gate.
This Lego-obsessed city is Europe’s best break for kids
Denmark
Beach surrounded by cliffs in Cassis, France.
Ooh la la! These are France’s best beaches to laze on this summer
France
Beachfront house with yellow awnings and patio furniture.
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The Côte d’Azur has reinvented cool — and it’s stylishly affordable
France
Pinhao railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal
These are the best rail journeys in Europe
Europe
Pinhao railway station in the Douro Valley, Portugal
These are the best rail journeys in Europe
Europe
View of Amalfi, Italy, a resort town on the coast.
ITALY
15 of the best tours of Italy for your next getaway
Amalfi Coast
View of Amalfi, Italy, a resort town on the coast.
ITALY
15 of the best tours of Italy for your next getaway
Amalfi Coast
Legoland Billund entrance gate.
This Lego-obsessed city is Europe’s best break for kids
Denmark
Legoland Billund entrance gate.
This Lego-obsessed city is Europe’s best break for kids
Denmark
Beach surrounded by cliffs in Cassis, France.
Ooh la la! These are France’s best beaches to laze on this summer
France
Beach surrounded by cliffs in Cassis, France.
Ooh la la! These are France’s best beaches to laze on this summer
France
Beachfront house with yellow awnings and patio furniture.
EXCLUSIVE
The Côte d’Azur has reinvented cool — and it’s stylishly affordable
France
Beachfront house with yellow awnings and patio furniture.
EXCLUSIVE
The Côte d’Azur has reinvented cool — and it’s stylishly affordable
France
Marbella Club Hotel, Spain
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Plan your perfect holiday to Greece with our expert advice on the best hotels, things to do, beaches, restaurants, bars and places to visit in destinations including Crete, Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes and Athens. Whether you’re planning a city break, beach holiday or walking trip, our Greece travel guide has you covered.