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Santorini
Santorini's rare beauty was created by a massive volcanic eruption said to have
Mykonos
The most sophisticated of the Greek islands, Mykonos attracts the international jet set. With its designer boutiques, trendy bars, elegant restaurants and crazy nightclubs. The attractions are endless on this amazing island that never sleeps.
taken place in 1650BC, burying the island's prosperous pre-historic settlement. Today, the inner edge of the island plunges almost 300 metres into the deep-blue sea, and it is speculated that this is what became of the legendary `Lost City of Atlantis'. Fira
The Majestic Hotel p249 Volcano View & Villas p250
Busy resort with good nightlife. Suitable for couples. The capital of Santorini is set high on the cliff face with 566 steps or a cable car connecting you to the bustling port. A lively resort, particularly when cruise ships stop for the day, Fira is a sophisticated small town with a good choice of restaurants, nightlife and excellent shopping.
Ornos
Quiet and traditional. Suitable for both families and couples. This peaceful little resort features a large sandy beach and nearby yacht marina. The low-key nightlife mostly consists of a traditional meal in a taverna and a drink with the locals.
Santa Marina Kivotos Clubhouse p258 p259
Megalochori
Vedema Resort p252
Quiet and traditional. Will appeal to those looking to get away from it all. Largely a traditional town with a maze of narrow streets and a selection of shops, bars and tavernas. Megalochori boasts a central location close to Perissa within easy reach of Fira and the many beaches on the island
Agios Ioannis
Small and picturesque resort. Ideal for a quiet getaway. This tranquil beach resort has become famous since it was chosen as the film setting for `Shirley Valentine'.You'll be able to sit in `her taverna' by the sea and even talk to `her rock' if so desired! The perfect place to relax and watch the world go by.
Mykonos Grand St. John Hotel p260 p261
Oia
Katikies Kirini Resort Thalassa Seaside Canaves p254 p254 p255 p256
Picturesque and peaceful. Best suited to couples. A sleepy town complete with picturesque houses set into the rocks and cascading pathways. Renowned for wonderful sunsets across the Caldera, it is the ideal getaway for honeymooners.
Psarou
Quiet resort with a lovely beach. Ideal for a relaxing holiday. One of the most popular beaches on the island, Psarou is located 2kms from the picturesque settlement of Ornos. This well-sheltered beach offers good accommodation, restaurants and various water-sports including a diving school.
Grecotel Mykonos Blu p262
Kamari
Kastelli Resort Afroditi p252 p253
Bustling beach resort. Suitable for couples and families of all ages.This lively seaside resort is suitable for all and features a good choice of nightlife. Fairly flat and offering easy access to other parts of the island, Kamari features a long stretch of black volcanic sand with The Volcano Diving School based here.
Plati Yialos
Well-established resort. Suited to couples and families of all ages. A lively little resort, Plati Yialos features two sandy beaches with water-sports and lined with tavernas. Boats provide easy access to the other bays such as the `Paradise beaches'. Evening entertainment is mainly confined to the hotels.
Myconian Ambassador p263
Perivolos
Angelos p257
Quiet beach resort. Ideal for couples and families. Perivolos lies just south of Perissa. The wonderful endless beach has slightly lighter sand than the beach at Perissa.This quiet resort caters for most tastes with relaxed evening entertainment and traditional tavernas serving local specialities.
Elia
Superb beach. Suitable for couples. Elia is the longest sandy beach of Mykonos offering a wide choice of tavernas and bars as well as water-sports facilities such as water-skiing, parasailing and windsurfing. The area is popular with nudists (in designated sections of the beach) although quieter than the `Paradise beaches'.
Royal Myconian Myconian Imperial p263 p264
Perissa
Veggera p257
Ideal for families and the young and lively. One of the most popular black sandy beaches on the island with a selection of water-sports. Perissa offers an abundance of restaurants, cafés, shops and nightlife and is located just 15kms from Fira.
Mykonos Town
Cosmopolitan capital. Something for everyone. Mykonos's capital is a very trendy town where `anything goes'. Whatever your scene, you are sure to find it here. Relax in the harbourside tavernas and smart restaurants or explore the cobbled streets full of boutiques by day and party all night long in the abundance of bars and clubs.
K Hotels p264
Agios Stefanos
Traditional resort. Ideal for families. This traditional resort has just a handful of tavernas positioned along the long sandy beachfront. Mykonos Town for shopping and wild nights out is just a 10 minute bus ride away.
Mykonos Grace p265
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