Islas Jónicas
Best monthJune and September
Water25º
Cost/day€65–100/day
Length7–10 days
Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos have clear water, far more vegetation than the Cyclades, and barely feel the meltemi wind that batters the Aegean in summer.
Heads up: Zakynthos has clearly defined party-tourism areas. For calm, pick the north of the island or Kefalonia outright.
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Menorca
June and September · €60–90/day
Costa da Morte
July and August · €45–70/day
Albania (Riviera)
May and September · €35–55/day