Where to Stay in Skiathos: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Traveller Skiathos is small, green and known for its beaches. The choice is simple: stay in the town for evenings out, or on a beach bay for sand and resort facilities. See our Skiathos island review. The areas in plain terms Skiathos Town (Chora): harbour, restaurants and bars. Hillside hotels have sea views. Koukounaries Bay: the best known beach on the island, with large beach hotels. Vasilias and the southern bays

Where to Stay in Kos: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Traveller Kos is flat and easy to get around, with long sandy beaches and a strong all-inclusive resort scene. The area you pick sets the feel of your stay. See our Kos island review for the overview. The areas in plain terms Kos Town: harbour, castle, restaurants and a walkable centre. Tigaki and Lambi: beach resorts a short drive from town, on the north coast. Kardamena: a livelier beach resort on the south coast. Mastic

Where to Stay in Zakynthos: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Traveller Zakynthos (also called Zante) is known for its beaches and the turtle nesting area in Laganas Bay. Most visitors base themselves on the southern bayside coast, so this guide focuses on the Laganas and Agios Sostis stretch. See also our Zakynthos island review. The areas in plain terms Laganas: the busiest resort strip, with a long beach, bars and lots of hotels. The turtle nesting beaches are protected, so

Where to Stay in Mykonos: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Traveller Mykonos is the island for nightlife, beach clubs and people watching, and it has a reputation for high prices. A smart choice of base saves money and hassle. See our Mykonos island review for the overview. The areas in plain terms Mykonos Town (Chora): whitewashed lanes, restaurants, bars and the harbour. The best base without a car. Old Port side of town: close to the waterfront and sunsets, near the windmil

Where to Stay in Crete: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Traveller Crete is the biggest Greek island, and driving across it takes hours. Pick one region and base yourself there instead of trying to see everything. This guide covers the west (Chania and Georgioupoli) and the east (Elounda). See our Crete island review. The regions in plain terms Chania: a Venetian old town and harbour, with the White Mountains behind. Strong on food and culture. Georgioupoli: a relaxed seaside

Where to Stay in Corfu: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Traveller Corfu is green, long and varied, so where you base yourself matters. Corfu Town gives you history and restaurants. The north-west has big beach resorts. This guide sorts the main areas and a shortlist of hotels by who is travelling. For the bigger picture, start with our Corfu island review. The areas in plain terms Corfu Town: old town streets, the Liston arcade, cafes and the best food. Stay here for culture

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Most hotel rooms in Greece top out at four guests. For a family of five that usually means two rooms, double the cost and kids on another corridor. The hotels below list a suite or family room that sleeps five or more in a single unit, according to the hotel's own site or a listing we checked. We name the source for every figure. Always confirm the exact bed set up and whether children count toward the maximum before you book. Hotels count guests differently. How we chose We

Where to Stay in Santorini: Best Villages and Hotels for Every Traveller Where you stay in Santorini shapes your whole trip more than on almost any other Greek island. Pick the caldera rim and you wake up to the view everyone comes for. Pick the black-sand coast and you get beach days and lower bills. This guide sorts the villages and a shortlist of hotels by who is travelling: families, couples and budget travellers. If you are still deciding whether Santorini is the right i

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