This September, Consider these Greek Holidays
Feel the Love in Santorini
Come September, when the high season crowds begin to clear, it’s possible to appreciate Santorini for what it is – an absolutely magical clifftop town marooned in the Mediterranean sea. Whether you’re after coloured beach walks, cute little chapels, vineyards or tavernas, Santorini’s a classically gorgeous spot to catch the last of the sun.
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Make Like a Local in Kardamyli
Kardamyli, a little seaside town in the Mani, mainland Greece’s answer to Sicily, is where many Greeks go to spend their holidays – and where Patrick Leigh-Fermor settled down to write. Between the fortress towns in the hills and the tavernas on the waterfront, it’s a lovely stretch of coast, with stunning sunsets, and great food.
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Party Out in Malia
If your idea of a good holiday is sun, sand and cheap booze, then Malia’s throbbing Strip will guarantee you full-on mayhem even in September. A favourite destination with stag and hen nights from all over the UK, head to hot spots like Candy Club, which hosts big names from Tim Westwood to Ms Dynamite each Saturday.
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Get Cultured in Athens
Sure, the austerity climate may make the news coming out of Athens seem scary. But it remains a sophisticated city, with indulgent food, amazing drinks, plus the Acropolis and museums right in the centre of town. Need beach? You can stay in Pireas, or hop along the coast when you want it.
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Chill with the Family on Zante
Want a dose of island life without the carnage? Try Alykanas, on lovely Zante, a quieter, laidback spot so laidback where you can still catch a horsedrawn carriage. Unwind with windsurfing, pedalos or splash parks. Or explore ancient monasteries and the salt flats where the island’s salt is still produced.
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Image: Maggie Meng.