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Holidays to Greece have long been popular with UK
tourists to both the mainland and islands in this
beautiful part of the world. Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos,
Athens, Skiathos, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Halkidiki,
Mykonos and Santorini are all featured by
lowcostholidays.com. The area is famed for its great
weather, excellent beaches and tantalising food. There
are many interesting places to visit on its numerous
beautiful islands and the chance to experience the
history, culture, vibrant nightlife and peaceful
seclusion they offer. The Greek Islands all have their
own unique characteristics, with no two islands the same
- landscapes are varied and visitors will find bars,
clubs and luxury hotel complexes sitting comfortably
alongside pretty white churches, ancient ruins and
quaint marinas. A Greek holiday to Halkidiki, Kefalonia,
Skiathos and Zakynthos all offer a traditional
experience with great beaches and traditional tavernas
while Crete, Corfu and Rhodes all have a lively
reputation, Santorini and Kos are charming and tranquil
with picturesque countryside aplenty.
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are looking for self catering accommodation, apartments,
bed and breakfast hotels, or a half board or All
Inclusive package holiday in Greece, we have the perfect
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RESORTS
Lowcostholidays.com features all the popular
destinations in Greece.
Crete
: Hersonissos - Hersonissos is preferred by younger
visitors who want to have fun at the beach and enjoy the
nightlife. Rethymnon � plenty of shopping, 12 miles of
sand and a range of watersports. Malia � a popular party
destination with long sandy beach, varied watersports
and an endless nightlife. Elounda � a large and lively
Crete village with shops and tavernas overlooking a
small harbour. Sissi � quiet and calm with a charming
port and a small sandy beach. Gouves - fine sandy
beaches and all facilities required for a pleasant and
relaxed vacation. Heraklion � the capital of Crete with
wonderful beaches, interesting archaeological sites,
amazing landscapes, picturesque villages and impressive
gorges. Ammoudara � a beach resort and almost a
continuation of Heraklion. Agia Pelagia � an impressive
bay with a narrow sandy beach, waterfront tavernas and
cafes. Bali � a seaside resort and quiet area with
minimal shopping. Stalis � a good area for sandy beaches
and water sports. Platanias � a busy resort with a long
sandy beach, lots of restaurants and plenty of shopping.
Chania � has a Venetian harbour, an old port, narrow
shopping streets and waterfront restaurants.
Rhodes
: Ixia � home of spectacular sunsets and a good spot for
windsurfing and sailing. Faliraki � one of Greece�s
wildest resorts, entertainment and activities can be
found all day and all night. Pefkos - cosmopolitan town
tucked away between Lindos and Lardos, situated on the
beach with a wide range of restaurants and bars. Lardos
� a charming inland village with a traditional square,
cafes, restaurants and bars. Kolymbia � perfect for a
quiet family holiday with a handful of shops and
restaurants. Kiotari - restaurants and tavernas and a
shopping centre in this contemporary and stylish resort
built up along an impressive, vast beach. Kalithea � a
modern resort set next to the beach with a hilly, pine
tree backdrop. Afandou � one of the islands largest and
oldest villages and has a huge beach. Lindos � home to
the Acropolis and is a naturally beautiful area. Rhodes
Town � is excellent for tourists and offers a wide
variety of entertainment, night life, sports and
cultural events. Tholos � a modern seaside resort with
interesting churches and ruins. Ialyssos � a popular
choice, with a great beach, varied shops and nightlife.
Kalathos � traditional village, small and charming and
just a short stroll from the lovely beach.
Corfu
: Acharavi � a busy, lively resort with plenty of
facilities and a long, sandy beach. Roda - an old
fishing village and a small family beach resort with a
super 'cove' type sandy beach. Ipsos � sits in a
dramatic setting and has a lively nightlife scene at one
end of the beach and a quieter atmosphere nearer the
harbour � something for everyone. Sidari � good beaches
and popular with families, plenty of watersports. Dassia
� a large resort with plenty of beach space and varied
facilities. Gouvia � a family orientated resort with
plenty of places to eat and a pleasant beach. St Georges
South � has an amazing sandy beach and is ideal for a
relaxing holiday. Ermones � a resort for couples and
small families, clean sandy beach nestled in a dramatic
hillside setting. Nissaki - Nissaki has a small beach
and is extremely pretty. Kassiopi � a lively resort with
something for everyone, the beach has a blue flag.
Moraitika � a cosmopolitan area that sits above the long
and popular beach, there is a dive centre and
watersports. Messonghi - a small peaceful resort
situated less than a mile south of. It is quiet and
peaceful with the majority of facilities within 100
metres of the beach. Kavos � party central on the island
of Corfu, perfect for the young and lively. Glyfada �
has a stunning sandy beach regarded by many as the
finest on the island. Corfu Town � a maze of narrow
streets dominated by a 16th century fortress, there are
various shops, bars, restaurants and historic sites to
enjoy. Aghios Gordios � on the west coast, a small
resort with a long sandy beach. Perama � a quieter
resort close to Corfu Town. Benitses � a sleepy fishing
village with numerous taverns and restaurant. Kontokali
- is a relatively quiet residential village with a
decent selection of shops, tavernas and bars, a marina
and a blue flag beach. Agios Ioannis � close to Corfu
Town and has a blue flag beach. Alikes � good beaches
and watersports in this quiet family friendly resort.
Kommeno Bay � a beautiful tranquil bay perfect for
relaxation.
Kos
: Kardamena � plenty of beautiful beaches and shops,
bars, restaurants and nightclubs. It is a popular spot
for younger visitors looking for a lively and
entertaining holiday. Kos Town - a fascinating and
cosmopolitan town with a good mix of culture and
entertainment. There is a busy nightlife with no
shortage of bars and varied restaurants from
English-style cafes to local tavernas. Many can be found
around the old harbour area overlooking the traditional
fishing boats and sleek yachts. Psaldi � great beach
situated next to Kos Town. Tingaki � a small, laid back
resort with one of the finest and longest beaches in Kos.
Mastichari � based around its port and beach, has a low
key nightlife and plenty of fish restaurants. Lambi �
situated next to Kos Town right next to the harbour, has
good watersports.
Athens
: Athens � capital of Greece and one of the oldest
cities in the world. It is now a bustling and
cosmopolitan metropolis. Eretria - Eretria is a
beautiful area of Greece, popular with tourists visiting
the ancient theatre, the archaeological museum, the
temple of Dionysus, the ruins of the ancient acropolis
and the roman baths. Aghia Marina � on the island of
Aegina, has a wide sandy beach and plenty of shops and
tavernas. Poros Island � has a unique beauty and is
reached by boat from the mainland. There are pretty
villages, sandy and pebble beaches and a relaxing
atmosphere. Tolo � is a village on the Peloponnese
peninsula and is now a popular destination for tourists
from all around the world. Loutraki � famous for its
spring water, has a great beach and even a casino.
Spetses � an island with rich vegetation, many pine
trees, sandy beaches and secluded bays.
Skiathos
: Skiathos Town � has a bustling, lively waterfront with
plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants, small boats leave
from the harbour to the many beaches on the island.
Platanias � it is the ideal choice for families with a
long sandy beach shelving gently into crystal clear
waters. Nightlife is very relaxed with a selection of
tavernas and restaurants. Troulos - charming relaxed
resort, ideal for beach lovers with an amazing choice of
excellent beaches and a good selection of water sports.
Kolios - a quiet, relaxed and scenic resort with
excellent beaches, nightlife is quiet however a livelier
evening can be found just a short bus ride away.
Achladies � peaceful, picturesque and just a short
distance from Skiathos Town. Water taxis leave from the
beach into Skiatos Town Koukounaries � this popular
beach resort offers spectacular views and has a sweeping
crescent of golden sand backed by pine trees and a
picturesque lake. Vasilias � relaxing and picturesque
with superb coastal views. Kanapitsa � an upmarket area
of Skiathos, with a laid back sandy beach and good
watersports and a charming, elegant atmosphere. Skopelos
� a separate island, greener than Skiathos and popular
with day trippers. Quieter and more upmarket than
Skaithos but with less beaches.
Kefalonia
: Lassi � close to airport and islands capital, 2 superb
beaches and plenty of shops, bars, cafes and
restaurants. Skala � quiet Greek village with a long
expanse of fine shingle and sand, gently shelving into
the sea, there are good watersports and a selection of
bars and restaurants. Lixouri � is the second largest
town on the island and has a relaxed pace of life.
Lourdas � has a great beach that is safe for children
and an attractive village and square with tavernas and a
mini market. Karavados � a typically small and sleepy
Greek village with tin streets and a pretty church.
Poros - quiet and quaint picturesque town, popular with
the yachting with its long harbour and quay side cafes
and bars and numerous little restaurants. Svoronata � a
peaceful and scenic area with good beaches. Spartia � is
a small village with a sunny south facing bay and a
traditionally Greek atmosphere.
Zakynthos
: Kalamaki � quiet and sophisticated resort, close to
the capital and the popular resort and nightlife in
Lagana. The beach is sandy and shelves gently into the
sea. Tsilivi � has a long, sandy blue flag beach and is
one of the main resorts on the island with plenty of
family friendly tavernas, bars, restaurants and
nightclubs. Argassi - is one of the most popular tourist
areas and has the fantastic Mount Skopos as a backdrop.
It is close enough to walk to Zakynthos Town and is
perfect for the young and lively. The beach is narrow
with sand and shingle and there are a large variety of
bars, restaurants, night clubs and shops. Vasilikos �
the most attractive and unspoilt area of Zante, great
beaches and watersports make this perfect for beach
lovers. Laganas � the largest and liveliest resort with
nightlife that continues until dawn. Laganas Bay is long
and sandy but watersports are restricted due to the
nesting turtles. This is a great resort for the young
and lively. Alykanas � a quiet resort surrounded by
olive groves, there are plenty of shops, bars and
restaurants and a soft sandy beach with varied
watersports. ZakynthosTown � the islands capital and the
commercial/cultural centre. There is a busy harbour, a
Venetian fortress, St Dennis Cathedral and a fascinating
Byzantine Museum. It is known as the Venice of the South
and the Italian influences are everywhere.
Halkidiki
: Halkidiki � a famous Greek peninsula which is located
in Northern Greece, near the city of Thessaloniki. There
are three peninsulas which are called Cassandra,
Sithonia and Mt. Athos, many interesting villages and
some of the best and most beautiful beaches of the
entire country.
Mykonos
: Mykonos has an attractive port, plenty of sandy
beaches and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Santorini
: Santorini � spectacular island with amazing sunsets
created by the fumes from the active offshore volcano.
Pretty villages, trendy shops and plenty of cafes to sit
and people watch, this is a popular island with the
cruise ships..
BEACHES
Greece is home to thousands of miles of stunning
beaches, both on the coastline of the mainland and on
the many of islands with everything from soft white sand
to volcanic pebbles to rocky cliffs. Corfu is one of
Greece's more popular resort islands, and is said to be
home to the best beaches. The island of Skopelos has
many beautiful and isolated beaches accessible only by
boat while Mykonos, to the South East of Athens, is also
known for its beautiful beaches. The popular island of
Santorini is home to the famous "Red Beach" which got
its name from the red rock which makes up the island's
dormant volcano. With nearly 6,000 islands, and 8,000
miles of coastline, Greece has no lack of beaches.
SHOPPING
All over Greece there are shops and shopping centres
where you can purchase a whole range of items from
clothing to jewellery to CDs and videos. There are also
many shops where you can purchase a fantastic selection
of Greek items, such as wine, pottery, religious icons
and embroidery. Quite a lot of products in Greece are
cheaper than other places in Europe and are also high in
quality.
NIGHTLIFE
Greece is famous for its nightlife. Bars and cafes stay
open late and offer music for all tastes from classical
to modern. Nightclubs are plentiful and stay open until
6 or 7 in the morning. Greece is regularly visited by
the world�s top DJ�s and many international clubs run
nights throughout the summer. Traditional Greek music
can be found everywhere accompanied by traditional Greek
dancing.
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