Zakynthos
Best for: Thrill-seekers.
Why: Mass (and sometimes messy) tourism dominates the south and southeastern parts of Zakynthos, also known as Zante, but there are more strings to its bow. The island attracts many divers — one of the most popular dives is to the wreck of the HMS Perseus, a British submarine sunk by an Italian mine during WW2. The nearby, uninhabited islet of Marathonisi is one of the main nesting zones for loggerhead turtles, and snorkellers can spot octopus and parrotfish too. BASE jumpers can now land on Navagio beach (above), famous for another wreck — which ran aground in 1980. But you can, of course, see it from ground/sea level too. — LM
High: Take a boat tour of the aptly named blue grottoes, named for the reflection of the colour of the water. And don’t miss the handicrafts of Volimes.
Low: Zakynthos has a reputation as a Club 18-30 style destination. That reputation is deserved.
Details: zakynthos.net.gr
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