Do like Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, and find yourself a maiden to marry on Naxos, or take your own beach goddess there for a romantic retreat. Almost 100km of white sandy beaches are lapped by incredibly clear waters. Possibly the greenest island in the Cyclades, Naxos’s incredible natural beauty has earned its reputation as the Hawaii of Greece. Keep an eye on our list of flight change and cancellation policies to check latest route information.
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How to get to Crete: Direct flights are generally available to Crete from over 10 major cities, including Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Birmingham. Make sure you try a plate of snails, steamed, fried or grilled they’re a local delicacy. Today, there are scores of beaches for you to top up your tan on, plenty of fun in party town Malia, and traditional tavernas tucked away in hillside villages all over the island. The Bronze Age complex is considered Europe’s oldest city, dating back to 7000BC. The largest Greek island, Crete is home to the legendary Palace of Knossos. Thomas Cook, Jet2 and easyJet all run regular routes. How to get to Kos: You can fly directly to the island from 12 major UK cities, including London, Leeds, Cardiff and Glasgow. Lazy beach days are best enjoyed down on the south-west coast head to Kefalos for the best selection of sandy spots to throw your towel down on. It’s also the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Moving over to the Dodecanese islands, Kos is the third largest in this group, after Rhodes and Karpathos. There are no direct flights from the UK, so the best option is to fly to Athens, then hop aboard a ferry from Piraeus. How to get to Milos: Part of Milos’ charm is its unspoilt nature, so it makes sense that its airport is pretty small. Also known as ‘the Island of Colours’, Milos is relatively quiet, compared with its bigger neighbours – and will be especially quiet following the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry – so stop by soon to enjoy its unspoilt landscape. MilosĪnother volcanic island in the Cyclades, Milos is earning itself a reputation as a holiday hotspot with international tourists, although its turquoise water and rocky hills have been popular with locals for years. Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Norwegian and Thomas Cook all fly to Corfu International Airport (aka Ioannis Kapodistrias). How to get to Corfu: This is one of the easiest (and most popular) islands to visit from the UK, with direct flights from 17 airports. This is Corfu’s oldest village, nestled at the foot of Mount Pantokrator, surrounded by peaceful vineyards and beautiful Venetian-style ruins. You’ll find plenty of drama in the bustling bars and nightclubs in Kavos, but head to Old Perithia in the north east to see a different side to the island. Playwright William Shakespeare was apparently inspired by Corfu, basing Prospero’s island in The Tempest on the place. British Airways and easyJet have direct flights to Mykonos from London, while Thomas Cook and easyJet fly from Manchester. How to get to Mykonos: Fly in the day, party at night. Looking for more tips? Here are our top 10 things to do in Mykonos. Head to Mykonos Town for your pick of the island’s best bars and nightclubs from classy cocktails in Caprice, to pumping dance music at Argo Bar.
It’s a popular stop for island hoppers looking for a good time. While Santorini is a hotspot for canoodling lovers, Mykonos is the place to party ’til dawn.
How to get to Santorini: Once travel bans have lifted, fly directly to Santorini from Manchester, London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol and Newcastle, with easyJet and TUI. Some are in fact black – the southernmost island in the Cyclades chain, Santorini is made of volcanic rock, hence the unusual colour of its dunes. But it’s even better in person and you might be surprised to find that not all the beaches are pristine swathes of golden sands. You might feel like you’ve already been there, so famous are the iconic shots of domed white-washed houses set against bright blue sea.
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