Why go to the Greek Islands? The question should really be, “Why not?” With more than 1,400 beautiful islands, each offering something unique along with a common thread of fantastic food, picturesque beaches and incredible weather, deciding which to choose may be the hardest part. These top resorts may help make that decision a little easier.
Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, Crete
A top honeymooning spot, Daios Cove is a 5-star resort in the northeast region of Crete. It’s set on picturesque and secluded Vathi beach, nestled in a private cove near the town of Agios Nikolaos. From lavish surroundings to the utmost in luxurious amenities like a seawater infinity pool, state-of-the-art spa, watersports center and even private yachting excursions as well as scuba diving and water skiing expeditions, Daios Cove truly offers an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience.
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Secluded, private cove and beach
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Seawater infinity pool with spa
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Watersports center and private yachting excursions
Elysium Resort and Spa Rhodes, Rhodes Island
Elysium Resort and Spa on Rhodes Island is a chic resort located on Kallithea Beach next to Kallithea Springs and just five miles from Rhodes Town. It features a beautiful outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool and a separate Hydro-massage pool as well as a full-service spa that was named on National Geographic Traveler’s list of best spa resorts in the world. You’ll find impeccable style and attention throughout, along with the utmost in services and culinary delights inspired by a blend of European, Mediterranean and International cuisines.
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Located on Kallithea Beach next to Kallithea Springs
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Outdoor lagoon-style pool
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Award-winning, full-service spa with hydro-massage pool
Saint Andrea Seaside Resort, Paros Island
Saint Andrea Seaside Resort in Naoussa on the north side of Paros Island in the central Aegean Sea, offers breathtaking views of the bay just steps from one of the island’s most beautiful stretches of sand, Kolympithres Beach, as well as heavenly turquoise waters. With Cycladic architecture combined with French finesse, the result is a luxurious atmosphere that has the feel of another era. The long list of amenities includes massage and beauty treatments as well as an elegant restaurant serving Greek, American and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Bay views from Kolympithres Beach
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Cycladic architecture with French influence
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Spa with massage and beauty treatments
Mykonos Grand Hotel and Resort, Mykonos Island
Mykonos Grand Hotel and Resort sit on Mykonos, one of the Greek island’s most famous cosmopolitan destinations. Mykonos may not be for those who are looking for peace and tranquility, but it does fit the bill for those looking for some of the hottest nightlife in the islands along with spectacular scenery. The resort is located right on Agios Ioannis Beach, with accommodations set among cobblestoned paths overlooking Delos Island. Rooms and suites combine Cycladic architecture with soothing interior décor and modern amenities like satellite TV and an iPod docking station – each unit opens out to patios or balconies with a sea, garden or pool view. Enjoy feasting on fresh seafood and other Mediterranean dishes in the open-air dining room or near the pool while taking in panoramic sea views.
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Located on Agios Ioannis Beach
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Units with patios or balconies with sea, garden or pool view
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Nightlife on islands nearby
Atlantica Kalliston Resort, Crete
Located near the historical town of Chania on Crete, this special retreat has a prime spot on the golden sands of Glaros Beach and caters to adults, particularly those who are seeking a romantic getaway. It features a number of swim-up rooms where guests can enter the pool right from their room’s terrace, and it also includes a spa with a suite dedicated to luxurious couples’ treatments, a sauna, gym and steam bath. There are several dining establishments onsite, including Wine Cellar Fine Dining, Greek, Italian and Asian eateries.
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Located on Glaros Beach
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Swim-up rooms with pool access from terrace
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Spa with couples suite
Ikos Oceania, Halkidiki
Halkidiki is filled with lush forests that reach the edge of beautiful beaches and azure waters creating an intoxicating blend of vivid greens and blues. It is here you’ll find the Ikos Oceania, an all-inclusive Greek getaway perched upon an amphitheatric hill surrounded by cypress, pines and olive groves. One of the top all-inclusive properties in the world, it features a private golden sand beach, rooms with spectacular sea views, a pampering spa, tennis courts and swimming pools. Dine on sumptuous Greek buffets, Asian dishes and authentic Italian meals, or dine in the coastal town of Nea Moudania, just a 10-minute walk from the resort.
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All-inclusive packages with dining
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Private sand beach and lush forests
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Swimming pools and tennis courts
La Mer Deluxe Hotel & Spa, Santorini
La Mer Deluxe Hotel & Spa is located in the village of Kamari on the island of Santorini and features chic aesthetics and traditional Cycladic architecture as well as elegant, upscale accommodations. Located just steps from the beach, it offers gourmet meals, the opportunity for indulgent pampering in a spa with a Jacuzzi and Turkish baths, as well as the chance to experience some of the most incredibly beautiful sunsets overlooking the volcano and nearby islands. As a bonus, it’s frequently named as one of Santorini’s best.
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Adults-only resort
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Sunset views on volcano and nearby islands
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Spa with Jacuzzi and Turkish baths
Epar.Od. Mesarias-Archeas Thiras, Santorini 847 00, Greece— +30 2286 032061
Domes of Elounda, Crete
Domes of Elounda is a luxury resort on the island of Crete exemplifying the essence of the Mediterranean, including its culture, cuisine and architecture. This elegant retreat features secluded suites as well as a decadent spa with a black mosaic seawater pool, glittering black and gold hammam, sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi in addition to multiple restaurants. Accommodations are spacious, and some include a private pool while blending in with the surroundings offering jaw-dropping ocean views from a hillside of brilliant flower gardens, olive groves and stone pathways.
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Suites with private pool
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Black mosaic seawater pool
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Black and gold hammam, sauna and steam bath
Myconian Imperial Thalasso Spa, Mykonos Island
Located on Mykonos Island, the Myconian Imperial Thalasso Spa is a 5-star luxury resort offering breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Elia Beach in the southern and most renowned part of the island. It also features spa facilities with a menu of facial and body treatments, gourmet fare including Mediterranean cuisine, a Jacuzzi and multiple swimming pools. Executive suites include a private infinity pool, luxurious amenities and unsurpassed views.
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Five-star luxury resort with Elia Beach views
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Spa with facial and body treatments
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Executive suites with private infinity pool
Lindos Blu, Rhodes Island
Lindos Blu is located on a tranquil hillside with incredible views of the Mediterranean as well as direct access to its own private beach. Catering to adults only, it’s ideal for a romantic jaunt, like honeymoons and anniversary celebrations. Set amidst a steeply sloping landscape amphitheater-style, its rooms, suites and villas all overlook a breathtaking panorama of Vlicha Bay. Guests also have access to a tennis court, spa, sauna, steam room, gym and two pools. Dining options include the Five Senses Gourmet Restaurant, Smeraldo A’ la Carte, Luna Rossa Lounge Bar and the Allegro Pool Bar.
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Adults-only resort with Vlicha Bay views
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Private beach and pools
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Spa with sauna and steam room
Atrium Prestige, Rhodes Island
Atrium Prestige is an exclusive 5-star spa resort located in a picturesque setting. It is located near the sea on the eastern coast of Rhodes Island, directly on a magnificent beach providing stunning views of the Mediterranean. Spacious rooms feature hand-painted ceilings as well as uninterrupted views of the crystal waters and sands below. Relax at the full-service spa with an extensive menu of body treatments, massages and facials or take advantage of amenities like a sauna, indoor pool and health club. Choose from room-only as well as all-inclusive rates with dining options that include six restaurants and a coffee shop as well as 24-hour room service, a poolside bar and lounge.
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Five-star spa resort with all-inclusive packages
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Located on sea with Mediterranean views
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Full-service spa with sauna and indoor pool
Beach Lachania Beach South, Lachania 851 09, Greece— +30 2244 046222
Sani Beach Hotel, Halkidiki
Sani Resort offers 5-star accommodation in a privately owned and family-developed ecological reserve with a yacht marina and distinctive hotels, including Sani Beach Hotel. Set in a breathtaking location on Cape Sani, it offers amazing views and over five miles of golden sandy beaches framed by the crystal clear waters of the Aegean as well as the beautiful pine forests of the Kassandra peninsula. Enjoy upscale eateries like the elegant Veranda Restaurant, first-rate entertainment, sports facilities and an enticing spa with a wide range of soothing massages and treatments as well as a thermal suite with sauna and steam rooms.
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Privately owned ecological reserve
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Located on five miles of beach on Cape Sani
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Spa with thermal suite, sauna and steam rooms
Sani Beach Sani Resort, Kassandra 630 77, Greece— +30 2374 110700
Santa Marina Mykonos, Mykonos
Santa Marina Resort & Villas on Mykonos Island features a breathtaking seaside location as well as impeccable facilities along with an exclusive, private sandy beach with nearly 500 feet of silky sands at the edge of crystal clear azure waters. The resort offers luxurious rooms and suites, some with a private pool and all featuring a private balcony with stunning sea views. For the best of the best, choose an exclusive villa sitting atop the hillside among lush gardens, where discerning guests can also enjoy butler service. The waterfront Buddha-Bar Beach Mykonos offers gorgeous sea views from a beautiful honey-wood terrace and a menu with Mediterranean cuisine inspired by local seafood and Asian influences. Guests also enjoy access to the Lotus Spa with its three swimming pools, sporting facilities and water recreational activities.
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Private sandy beach with bar
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Suites with private pools and balconies
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Butler service
Castello Boutique Resort & Spa, Crete
Castello Boutique Resort & Spa is a 5-star luxury resort that is situated in the traditional seaside village of Sissi in eastern Crete. The village is one of the most beautiful and desirable locations on the island. The establishment boasts timeless elegance and rooms with private terraces overlooking tropical gardens as well as spectacular views of the serene landscape. The picturesque outdoor freshwater swimming pool equipped with fiber-optic effects and an ultra-modern spa with an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room all provide the ultimate in indulgence and relaxation. Elea Premium Restaurant features panoramic mountain views and local as well as international gourmet fare.
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Five-star luxury resort in traditional seaside village
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Freshwater swimming pool
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Rooms with private terraces with tropical gardens
Rodos Palladium, Rhodes Island
The Rodos Palladium is a breathtaking resort located on Kallithea Beach on the island of Rhodes, the largest and most popular of the Dodecanese, a group of 12 larger plus 150 smaller Greek islands. The especially romantic Old Town is among the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe, with an impressive castle, strong walls and magnificent stone mansions. Guests at Rodos Palladium enjoy an inviting, island-style outdoor pool, an indoor pool, on-site entertainment and a wellness spa. Working off all that fine cuisine isn’t difficult, with a fitness center, tennis courts, basketball court and a miniature golf course. If that isn’t enough, you can always cool off and have fun at the second-largest waterpark in Europe, less than a mile away.
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Located on Kallithea Beach and preserved medieval town
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Island-style outdoor pool and indoor pool
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Wellness spa with sauna, beauty treatments and steam room
Kontokali Bay Resort, Corfu
The Isle of Corfu, the northernmost of the Ionian Islands, features plenty of sun, sea and souvlaki. But there is a lot more to it than that. Compared to most other Greek island “capitals,” Corfu Town is a thriving metropolis, and its Old Town is filled with fascinating historic sights. With a large student population, Kerkyra Town offers lively nightlife all year long. At Kontokali Bay Resort, which sits on a wooded peninsula at the edge of a brilliant blue sea, you can spend your days lounging on one of two private sandy beaches or enjoy the gorgeous outdoor seawater swimming pool. It also boasts a full-service spa, fitness center, Jacuzzi and saunas.
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Located on Corfu metropolis with nightlife year-round
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Two private sandy beaches and seawater pool
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Full-service spa with Jacuzzi and saunas
Minoa Palace Resort & Spa, Crete
Minoa Palace Resort & Spa is a luxurious beachside hotel located in Platanias on the island of Crete, the largest in Greece. There, you’ll find remnants of brilliant civilizations, spectacular beaches and the impressive White Mountains. Guests of Minoa Palace enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains as well as the surrounding countryside and panoramic vistas of the golden beach of Platanias with the dazzling sapphire blue Aegean just beyond. Rooms in the Imperial Beach Wing feature direct sea views and even a private pool. The resort has its own private beach, while its spa features a 2700 square-foot indoor pool, hot tub and sauna as well as the opportunity for indulging in aromatherapy treatments and hot stone massages.
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Views of mountains, Platanias Beach and Aegean Sea
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Rooms with private pool and sea views
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Spa with indoor pool, hot tub and sauna
ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧ. ΜΙΝΟΑ ΠΑΛΑΣ, Platanias 730 14, Greece— +30 2821 036500
Santorini Kastelli Resort, Santorini
Santorini Kastelli Resort is a five-star resort located in Kamari on the island of Santorini. It sits at the foot of the hill of Ancient Thira, just steps away from the black sands of Kamari Beach. Built in the traditional Cycladic architectural style with white-washed walls that create a stunning contrast to the typically bright blue skies as well as open garden spaces, guests can enjoy lazing on the beach and soaking in the sun, or more active pursuits like tennis, swimming and exploring the ruins of Ancient Thira. The hotel also offers a full-service spa lit by aromatic candles, filled with the soothing sounds of calming music as well as an extensive menu of relaxation and beautification treatments and a gourmet restaurant with savory Mediterranean creations.
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Five-star resort at foot of Ancient Thira hill
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Full-service spa lit by aromatic candles and relaxation treatments
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Kamari Beach access and open garden spaces
