Kea

Where to stay: Villa Terrier
If a few of you are going to the islands, a villa rental is always worth considering. This stylish option, with its own pool, is on the island of Kea, only a two-hour trip from Athens. This means it gets a lot of Greek visitors, which gives it an authentic feel, even when busy. The villa is in the more isolated south, but the island is small enough to be easily explored.
• 020-3286 5400, thegreekvillas.com . From £2,856 in low season, sleeps six adults and two children; family-friendly

Where to eat: Porto Koundouros
Below the villa is one of the best beaches on the island. It hosts this complex of cafes, bars and restaurants that cater mainly for Greeks and the yachting crowd. Perhaps because of this, the food is of a great standard, and with kids’ entertainment often laid on, you could while away a whole day here.
• +30 22880 31111

Don’t miss
The inland capital of the island is called Ioulidha, or sometimes just Chora. Its pedestrianised centre is well worth an explore, especially out of season, when it is wonderfully quiet and atmospheric. There is, of course, the remains of a Venetian castle, and a surprisingly good archaeological museum.

Source: The Guardian