Greece Rest & Revive
Best time to be there
The mainland and islands are very hot and dry in July and especially August, the preferred travel month for French, Italian and Spanish holiday makers, making conditions busy, hotel availability limited and the beaches crowded. May, June and September are infinitely more comfortable and generally less expensive.
Fly to
Athens and Thessaloniki (British Airways); Heraklion, Santorini and Mykonos (British Airways to Athens and onward with Aegean Air)
flying time
3-4 hours
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Monte Carlo to Monte Carlo
Highlights - Royal Monaco; Crete - the largest of the greek islands; Fascinating and diverse treasures of Bodrum; Santorini - the most extraordinary island in the Aegean. Read more ...
Athens and Islands
Explore the archaeology and heritage of Athens before hopping between the beautiful, sleepy islands of Santorini, Delos and and Mykonos... Read more ...
The Peloponnese
Highlights - Athens; The Temples of Apollo; Beaches of Sarakiniko and Simos; Byzantine churches; Mani/Mystras/Costa Navarino; Olympia. Read more ...
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Please find below a selection of our favourite properties in Greece that we believe are perfect for rest and relaxation. For more information about Greece and the full collection of properties we recommend click here.
Picturesque white-washed villages tumbling into the startling blue of the Mediterranean Sea, ruins made mellow yellow by the low light of a summer evening and an ancient culture that sparked the birth of Western civilisation; the achievements of Greece sit easily alongside some of Europe's best beaches, a lively sense of pleasure, a distinctive cuisine and a rattling, revitalising selection of wines and spirits.
Luxury holidays in Greece with Abercrombie & Kent take you to the heart of a relaxed way of life in beautiful settings.
Amanzoe
Aman Resorts newest European offering is surrounded by undulating olive groves and overlooking the island of Spetses and the Argosaronic Gulf beyond...
Elounda Beach Hotel
This luxurious hotel created in traditional Cretan style oozes sophistication. With access to two private, sandy beaches and a wide range of leisure activities...
Elounda Mare
Built as a Cretan mansion, the Elounda Mare Hotel is a jewel of traditional architecture and design, with gems of antique furniture and artwork adorning the halls and accommodations...
Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel
Accommodations at this all suite resort are fantastic. Choose between the Peninsula Collection Suites featuring one to three bedrooms set over two floors with their private heated seawater pools...
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
Along the azure coast of Elounda, on Europe's southernmost island of Crete, this family orientated resort is designed to cover your every need in the lap of luxury...
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