Best Greek island hotels for sea views and romantic retreats in Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more Greece isn’t short of an island or two – here are the best places and hotels to stay when you visit some of our favourite spots.
As well as luxurious accommodations (many with private terraces and plunge pools), the 188-room property near Lindos offers eight bars and restaurants, a spa and adult-focused activities such as wine-tasting and cooking classes (there’s also a kids’ club to give parents a break).
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it offers comfortable villas and suites with panoramic Ionian views; many of them feature a private pool or hot tub on the patio, alongside sun loungers.
With a sizeable pool and a long stretch of beach, it has all you need for a fly-and-flop break; but there’s plenty more to do besides, from spa treatments and al fresco yoga to kids’ club activities (including a fun and immersive Farmer for the Day experience).
It’s a 10-minute, waterfront stroll into the city’s medieval quarter, or a two-minute trot in the other direction to Elli Beach, which is surely one of Europe’s best urban strands.