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The best beach hotels in Greece for a coastal retreat
If the most important part of your holiday is sun, glittering sea and buttery-soft sand – these Greek seaside escapes don't disappoint
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The countries with the worst tourists (and what Europeans really think of us)
Are visitors from some nations really preferable to others? We asked locals in four of the countries hit hardest by over-tourism
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Bitterly divided Nicosia has become one of Europe’s most exciting city breaks
With new hotels and restaurants, plus a burgeoning student population, Cyprus’s budget-friendly capital is on the up
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‘They speak English, drive on the left and even have chippies’: Britain’s enduring legacy in Cyprus
The Mediterranean island spent 82 years under British control, and the remnants are still visible today
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Ignore the travel snobs – the Red Sea Riviera offers five-star breaks at three-star prices
Better known for cheap all-inclusive packages, the Egyptian resort of Hurghada is increasingly catering to more discerning winter sunseekers
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Five overlooked corners of Greece to visit in 2025
Thought you knew Greece? Our expert sheds light on five lesser-known parts, and why you should visit this year
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How Greek railways went from transport miracle to Europe’s worst
A new report has claimed Greece has the worst trains on the Continent, but plans are in place to return them to their former glory
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The unspoilt Greek island under threat from cruise ships
A proposed terminal, designed to take some of the strain away from Santorini and Mykonos, could ruin the magic of lesser-known Amorgos
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The unspoilt Greek island determined to remain that way
Skyros, the final resting place of Rupert Brooke, is known for its boho vibe and is keen to avoid the fate of its overcrowded neighbours
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Is the worst airport in Europe really so bad? I visited to find out
Based on tens of thousands of traveller reviews, Crete’s Heraklion Airport is as bad as it gets
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The unspoilt Greek island with overwater villas for £130 a night
Little-visited Kimolos is like the Greece of yesteryear, with most of its 900 residents still living off farming and fishing
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Greece is even better in autumn – here’s where to go
With gentler temperatures, lower prices and fewer tourists, the next three months are the perfect time for a Greek getaway
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‘You could eat out for pennies’: How once-rustic Mykonos lost its charm
Our writer reveals how one of Europe’s most popular destinations has changed over the decades under the pressures of mass tourism
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‘You could eat out for pennies’: How once-rustic Mykonos lost its charm
Our writer reveals how one of Europe’s most popular destinations has changed over the decades under the pressures of mass tourism
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20 Greek travel experiences you must have in your lifetime
From ancient ruins to religious festivals, these are the adventures every lover of Greece should tick off their list
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The British are still loved in Greece (as long as they follow these rules)
From learning a few words of the language to getting off the beaten track, here’s how to be the kind of tourist Greeks are happy to welcome
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