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With a pleasant Mediterranean climate and countless beaches - from long stretches of golden sand to hidden pebble coves - the Greek Islands lend themselves to bathing and water sports. They also offer cultural delights in the way of beautifully-preserved ancient and medieval monuments, plus classy hotels and excellent wining and dining.

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Hire a yacht and a skipper and chart your own route to explore the islands by sea. Kiriacoulis, Greece’s largest charter company, has bases on Paros, Skiathos, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu, and Lefkas.

KiriacoulisGreek Islands; 011-30-21098-86187; www.kiriacoulis.com

Balmy summer evenings, waterside restaurants and open-air beach clubs make for a carefree nightlife. Abandon yourself to the hedonistic pleasures of after-dark Mykonos, with dinner and cocktails in town, followed by dancing til sunrise at Cavo Paradiso beach.

MykonosGreek Islands; 011-30-22890-27205; www.cavoparadiso.gr

Snorkeling is allowed everywhere, but scuba diving is prohibited in areas containing underwater antiquities. On the islands of Paros, Eurodivers offer PADI courses, plus scuba diving trips to approved reefs, caves, and wrecks.

Eurodivers; Pounda Parkias, Paros; Greek Islands; 011-30-22840-92071; www.eurodivers.gr

One of the Mediterranean’s top windsurfing bases is Vassiliki on Lefkada. Here, Club Vassiliki takes advantage of the awesome weather conditions and their store of the latest and best equipment to offer guests a top-notch surf experience.

Club Vassiliki; LefkadaGreek Islands; 011-30-26450-31588; www.clubvass.com

The UNESCO-listed medieval old town of Corfu is a must see for its two Venetian fortresses, the 19th-century arcaded Liston and the green Spianada.

CorfuGreek Islands

The fortified Old Town of Rhodes, also a UNESCO heritage site, is dominated by the 14th-century Palace of the Grand Masters and several Turkish-era mosques.

RhodesGreek Islands

The islands’ most impressive archaeological site is Delos on Delos islet, opposite Mykonos. Regarded as sacred by the ancients, it has three temples dedicated to Apollo, plus the renowned Sanctuary of Dionysus, with huge marble phalluses mounted on columns.

Mykonos; www.mykonos.gr (Greek only)

Santorini’s volcanic soils support rich vineyards. Santo Wines, between the port and Thira, commands views down onto the caldera, and offers guided cellar tours, plus wine tasting and bottles for sale.

Santorini; PyrgosGreek Islands; 011-30-22860 22596; www.santowines.gr

Although Skiathos’ most famous strand is Koukounaries, escapists prefer the much-photographed Lalaria on the north coast. Backed by cliffs, the smooth white stone beach gives way to crystal-clear aquamarine water. Accessible by taxi boat from Skiathos Town.

Sporades; SkiathosGreek Islands

Only glamorous Mykonos could give us these twin sand party beaches. The former is developed, with water sports facilities and a string of bars playing 24-hour music; the latter is prettier and popular with gay nudists.

Cyclades; MykonosGreek Islands

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