Welcome to scenic seaside villages where the stories are real, the welcome is heartfelt and the locals are generous. How does staying in a traditional family-owned guest villa sound to you?

They’re award winners all. You’ve seen their photos, peacock blue-green waters and golden sand and smooth pebbles.

Luxury is in the eye of the beholder, so we’ve picked 10 destinations in Greece where you can most easily match your holidays to your most luxurious desires and imagined your stay there.

Greek cuisine has managed to become famous worldwide because it reflects the simplicity inherent in the Greek family ethos.

This is when the first snows of winter transform mountain villages into a scene fit for a Christmas card

Turquoise-watered beaches, cosy mountain villages and golden olive oil and honey… So many reasons to visit Greece’s northernmost island. And that’s just the start.

Kavala is all about unexpected blends: History and culture, architectural landmarks and flower-filled courtyards, organised beaches and natural treasures. You just need to know where to look.

Fir tree-clad mountains, glistening lakes and rivers, and traditional village life … every minute spent in Central Greece fills you with the urge to get active.

Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Aegina, Tzia/Kea: Welcome to the charming little islands near Athens, which offer history and style in abundance and are ideal for a quick getaway all year round.

It’s a hard task trying to pick the most popular islands in Greece, but we’ve gone for Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes and Corfu. Let’s see if you agree.