EBN- You fancy a well-deserved holiday but still, you’re unsure about where to go this summer? Don’t worry, here are five favourite sun destinations for summer holiday.
1-Crete
The island of Crete is the kind of place to make all your dreams of a holiday in Greece come true. Crystal-clear blue waters, postcard-worthy seafront towns, history in spades and jaw-dropping landscape, Greece’s largest island has everything you could wish for. Whether you want to trek the Samaria Gorge or wander the atmospheric winding alleyways of Chania, boat-trip to deserted beaches or learn the art of Cretan cooking there’s no Greek island that offers more variety.
2- Mykonos
Looking for a destination with a party-hard culture, cashed-up A-listers and hip new everything, Mykonos ticks all three. It was one of the first of the Greek islands to be considered a holiday destination and has been popular since the 60s. There are over 25 beaches on Mykonos, all but a handful are well-organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports, beach bars, restaurants and markets. The golden sand and shallow, clear water make them ideal for pretty much everyone.
3-Santorini
The supermodel of the Greek islands, Santorini. The volcanic nature of the island contributes greatly to its drama; the towns sit perched on top of steep cliffs and boasts white-washed houses peppered with blue church domes with bright pops of candy colours. Swoon.
4- Paros
Paros sleeps in the shadow of the limelight and yet it continues to welcome a steady stream of summer travellers. The island shares the same qualities as many of the other Cyclades Islands – whitewashed villages, fishing harbours, a flurry of tavernas and golden beaches – our favourite being Kolymbithres. The granite rock formations on the beach will transport you back to your fav sci-fi movie. Paros lacks the same glitzy appeal as Mykonos and Santorini, but in our eyes, it’s a star.
5- Rhodes
The largest and most popular of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes stuns with its romantic medieval Old Town, glistening beach resorts and 300 days of sunshine. It’s most touristy by the town, but don’t worry you can still find secluded spots in and around the island. If anything, it’s worth taking a car and taking unconventional detours, passing beaches and pretty coastal villages on the way. Sun worshippers can exhale, the island has a vast collection of beaches, all unique in their own right. Among the best beaches are Tsambika, Ladiko and Kallithea. And in the southern coast, Prassonisi is ideal for kitesurfing, if you’re after that sort of thing.
