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With their rich history, unrivalled beauty and sparkling seas, Greece’s islands are rightly mythologised


reece has attracted visitors since antiquity – even the citizens of the Roman Empire were not immune to the charms of this cradle of Western civilisation. Great weather, diverse landscapes, a rich history, delicious food and a


coastline lapped by the Aegean, Mediterranean and Ionian seas all add to the draw. Te big mainland destinations of Halkidiki, Tessaloniki and the capital, Athens, take some beating, but the 200-plus inhabited islands in the archipelago are unique and each has its own distinctive character.


MAR CH 2 0 19 In spite of the financial difficulties Greece


has faced in recent years, travellers continue to visit its sandy beaches, cosy coves and verdant olive groves. And there is no need to fix on one destination. Island hopping presents the opportunity to enjoy several islands in one trip. Here are five of our favourites, accessible by air and inter-island ferries.


SANTORINI Santorini’s show-stopping sunsets are something to behold. Each day at dusk, people flock to the island’s west coast and perch along cliff sides to watch the sky explode into


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