Six reasons to go
Style in Mykonos
Sun-drenched beaches, sugar-cube houses and photogenic windmills give Mykonos a romantic air. What’s more, the island boasts some of the chicest hotels and coolest bars in Greece. Join a stylish crowd poolside at Bill & Coo, the hippest hang-out on the island. Megali Ammos (003 0 22890 26292, www.bill-coo-hotel.com)
Walking in Crete
A balmy climate, a network of ancient trails, secluded beaches and magnificent mountains plunging down to the blue sea make Crete a paradise for walkers. The towering Samaria gorge is the most spectacular trail, while the southern coastal walk from Sougia to Lissos combines solitude with beautiful scenery.
Fun in Corfu
This was the first Greek island to discover mass tourism’s winning formula of sun, sea and sand. But beyond the hedonism of Kavos and the nightclubs of Kassiopi there’s a more sedate atmosphere. Relax at the Capri café on the Liston promenade in historic Corfu Town.
Food in Hydra
Ninety minutes by ferry from Athens, this car-free haven has a tranquil atmosphere and one of the prettiest harbours in the Aegean. Seafood restaurants and authentic tavernas line the back streets and horseshoe-shaped bay but none can beat the view from the Sunset Restaurant. Hydra Harbour (00 30 22980 52067, www.sunsethydra.com)
Culture in Rhodes
Ancient Greeks, crusader knights and Ottoman Turks all left their mark here. Mighty castles dot the landscape – a testament to the island’s tempestuous past. Rhodes’ beautiful medieval Old Town is a World Heritage Site and at the centre you’ll find Mansion Marco Polo. (00 30 22410 25562, www.marcopolomansion.gr)
Fly to the Greek Islands
• Flights start from March 30 2008.
• London Gatwick to Rhodes, Corfu, Mykonos and Crete from £44.99.
• All fares are single and include tax.
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