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Zakynthos Town and its harbour seen from Bohali at blue hour

Where Should Couples Stay in Zakynthos?

Where to Stay16 August 2026

Choose between quiet Keri, beach-focused Vasilikos, easy-going Tsilivi, Zakynthos Town and livelier Laganas Bay bases for two.

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Families crossing Dionysios Solomos Square in Zakynthos Town in the early evening

When Is the Best Time to Visit Zakynthos?

When to Go14 August 2026

Compare May, June, peak summer and September for Zakynthos beaches, boat days, turtle season and quieter evenings.

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Travellers wheeling luggage from the ferry into Skala, Patmos

Where to Stay in Patmos

Where to Stay12 August 2026

Compare Skala, Chora and Grikos by ferry access, beaches, evenings and transport, with smaller Patmos areas worth considering.

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Two residents sitting at a shaded kafeneio in Lefkes village, Paros

Where to Stay in Paros

Where to Stay16 August 2026

Compare Parikia, Naoussa, the east coast, Aliki and inland villages by beaches, evenings, wind and transport before choosing your Paros base.

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A resident walking past colourful houses and bougainvillea in Assos, Kefalonia

Where to Stay in Kefalonia

Where to Stay16 August 2026

Compare Kefalonia's main beach bases by sand, pebbles, hills and driving, from easy Lassi to Paliki, Skala and the harbour villages of the north.

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White limestone arches and clear blue water at the Blue Caves in northern Zakynthos

Where to Stay in Zakynthos

Where to Stay5 August 2026

Compare Zakynthos’s areas — Vasilikos, Tsilivi, Alykes, Town, Keri and more — with honest trade-offs for families, couples and groups.

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Pissouri Bay near Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus, with white cliffs and clear sea

Best Beaches Near Aphrodite Hills

Beaches10 July 2026

A guide to the best beaches near Aphrodite Hills, including family beaches, wild coves, Blue Flag bays and practical villa holiday tips.

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Family-friendly beach in Cyprus with shallow clear water

Best Beaches in Cyprus for Families

Beaches9 July 2026

A family-friendly guide to the best beaches in Cyprus, including calm water, facilities, Blue Flag beaches and villa holiday tips.

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Paphos archaeological ruins and Mediterranean coastline in Cyprus

Best Places to Stay in Cyprus for Sightseeing

Where to Stay1 July 2026

A practical guide to where to stay in Cyprus for archaeology, museums, churches, mountain villages and sightseeing villa holidays.

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