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Aigiali town and port, Amorgos, Cyclades, Aegean, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe -
Chania, Crete: For foodies. A stay near Chania, in western Crete, should quickly convince you that there’s much more to local food than moussaka and kalamari. Visit the big covered market to take your pick of fresh herbs, juicy fruit and vegetables, col??? -
Hydra: For singles. mass tourism has passed Hydra by, leaving it for a more discerning audience. It’s easy to fall into conversation in the chic quayside cafe-bars, but if you’d rather be left in peace, you will be. iStockphoto.com -
Kalymnos: Families with teenagers. Rocky Kalymnos has become the Aegean’s island of adventure, thanks to the formidable basalt cliffs that loom over its coasts and hinterland, offering world-class climbing. Aurora Photos / Corbis -
Kastellorizo, Dodecanese: For castaways. If you want to drop completely off the map, idyllic Kastellorizo is for you. This rocky dot in the blue is further from Athens than any other island, and only a couple of kilometres from the Turkish coast. Courtesy??? -
Kos, Dodecanese: For watersports. The island is dotted with Roman and medieval ruins, but it’s the beaches that bring most people here. Serious windsurfers rate Marmari, midway along the north coast, among the best waters in the Med for its reliable bre??? -
Mykonos, Cyclades: For hedonists. Mykonos, Cyclades: For hedonists. The narrow, whitewashed lanes of the most stylish harbour village in the Aegean are full of chic cafés, cigar bars, upscale silversmiths and gourmet restaurants. Courtesy: Mykonos Blu -
Rhodes, Dodecanese: For history buffs. Ancient Greeks and Romans, medieval knights and Ottoman sultans have all left their mark on Rhodes, making it the perfect isle for history lovers. iStockphoto.com -
Santorini, Cyclades: Oia, on the northern tip of Santorini, is the most ridiculously romantic spot in Greece. For couples. Sylvain Sonnet / Corbis -
Skiathos, Sporades: For families with tots. A buggy-accessible boardwalk lined with summer cafes and ice-cream stands runs the length of the beach, and for slightly older kids there are kayaks and windsurfers. iStockphoto.com
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