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Resort Beaches
On some of the Greek Islands’
beaches, the party started
in the 1960s and hasn’t
stopped since. Infamous
Paradise Beach on Mýkonos
(p222) remains a popular
destination for hedonists,
but Íos’ nightlife scene,
although not as renowned
as its neighbour’s, is just as
ebullient (p221). Head to Far
Out Beach Club, at Mylopotas,
if you’re after an energetic
club on the island – it’s
right on the beach
and attracts a young
crowd from the
yacht tours that
call there (www.
faroutclub.com).

Walking along the
wooden boardwalk
to the beach at
Mylopotas on Íos

SUNSEEKERS Photographing Zákynthos’
Shipwreck Bay in the
golden light of sunset

TOP MOST
5 BEAUTIFUL
BEACHES
Mýrtos, Kefaloniá
This curved bay is
hemmed in by huge
cliffs (p84).
Vaterá, Lésvos
Fine shingly sand, with
crystal-clear waters.

Kyrá Panagiá,
Kárpathos
A small cove, presided
over by a pink-domed
church (p199).
Elafonísi, Crete Most Photogenic
You can only reach With twinkling turquoise seas, pristine sand, dramatic rock
this beach by boat. formations and, of course, the golden Greek sun, these beaches
will have you tossing up whether to dive into the water first or
Períssa, Santoríni snap numerous photos. Among the islands’ most picturesque
A vast stretch of black stretches of sand, the undoubted champion is Shipwreck Bay in
volcanic sand. Zákynthos (p82), but a number of beaches come a close second,
including Seychelles beach on Ikaría (p142), which has the
tropical vibe of Jamaica, and the smaller Bísti Bay on Ýdra (p99).
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