Lindos Mare Hotel

This stylish retreat is set on a hillside overlooking the beautiful Vlycha Bay, just a short distance from the ancient town of Lindos. Just five minutes' drive away, you can easily explore the famed Acropolis, charming cobblestoned streets, and quaint local shops and tavernas. It's got a cracking beach, too, with calm, clear waters, soft sands, and a string of waterfront eateries.

You needn't venture into town to get sweeping sea views, though, as the hotel dishes up some impressive vistas of its own. And with a private beach area to boot, you'll have no trouble getting up close and personal with the Aegean Sea. The rest of the facilities are suitably five-star, too, including three swim spots – with one for kids – a tennis courts, and a wellness centre offering spa treatments and massages, plus a gym so you can maintain that fitness regime.