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Greece means... Athens and Mykonos. Well, true and not true: Greece is also much more.
The Greek gay everyday situation is still fairly bleak. Compared to other Mediterranean countries gays can lead a good life,
but compared to other parts of Europe, Greek gays still need to increase their self-confidence
and esteem. Athens and Thessaloniki both have very active gay groups, but their activities do not reach beyond city limits.
Most gays vacation on the Cyclades Islands, and mostly here... on the island of Mykonos; however other islands like Santorini and Paros, are catching up fast. The Greek Islands make a very welcome alternative to the western side of the Mediterranean.

Athens:

The city's 'a must' for the Acropolis with its Parthenon and so many interesting museums: there are no specifically gay hotels, but most Athens' hotels welcome both gays and lesbians: below we recommend suitable hotels.
Most Athens' gay life is concentrated in the very central parts: Kolonaki, Omonia, near Syntagma, and the beginning of Syngrou Avenue.

Athens center: deluxe to economical: Grande Bretagne, Olympic Palace, Electra Palace, Plaka, Candia, Athinian Inn, Hermes, Achilleas, Attalos
 less central hotels : Andromeda, St.Georges Lycabettus, Royal Olympic, Ledra Mariott,
Herodion,
& south coast - Piraeus Harbour (Anita-Argo , & Savoy Hotels) to Glyfada (old airport location,
closed end March 2001) (Fenix Hotel). Contact us now 

Mykonos Island:

The gay Mecca for this part of the Mediterranean. Greek and very cosmopolitan: people from afar enjoy holidays here, sometimes twice, or more, a year. Mykonos Accommodation Center located for years in the heart of the island, knows all the important factors to assure your holiday is wonderfully unforgettable. Check our pages, and book your hotel now. Gay Friendly Mykonos: with 2 main gay on-island properties : Elysium & Geranium, and other gay & lesbian friendly accommodation. See also our, Gay Info for Mykonos: beach life, going out, recommended bars, restaurants, and other activities.
 

Santorini Island:

Close to Mykonos, so you should not miss this unique island; a collapsed volcano with truly spectacular views. Plenty of romantic, traditional hotels, villas, lodgings, and cave-houses. Some romantic bars such as famous, Kastro; one small gay beach, it's a perfect island to 'cool-off' after your fun& hectic time on Mykonos.
Our most recommended Santorini stay for gays is definitively : Kavalari Hotel... and secondly:Grotto Villas.   

Are no exclusively gay hotels/accommodation. but most are gay friendly with a well travelled and cosmopolitan clientele.
 

Luxury properties: Tsitouras Collection, Vedema.

First class accommodation: Heliotopos, Chromata, Oia Mare, Dana Villas, & Atlantis Hotel.

More moderately priced: Sun Rocks Apts, Rocabella, Zoe & Aegeas traditional houses, Thanos,Aldana or Astra Villas.

For longer stays, see standard lodgings such as:  Loizos Apartments, Hotel Melina, Flower Pension and others. We also recommend accommodation on other parts of the island like, Perissa Beach, or near Perivolos Beach (Hotel Veggera)

Lesbos Island 
(also called Mitilini - also the name of the Capital)

+ complete presentation of Skala Eressos on Lesbos Island: click here.

but as its name implies, this is the island where lesbians world over meet.
(Reservations during July & August are 'a must'!). Sappho was born near Eressos. which still attracts most Greek and foreign visitors. It's long sandy beach at Skala Eressos allows nude sunbathing. The island has many beautiful villages and places of interest like, Molivos Village, Petra...(some of our recommended hotels are, the Sunrise, Delfinia, Olive Press, Heliotrope at Vigla Beach, Laureate & Pyrgos Mitilini.)

The Island, and it's inhabitants, did not always welcome this incursion, but the situation has much improved in recent years. Lesbian-owned hotels are few, but we recommend the following (including the on-Eressos Beach Hotel) with the most amenities:Aeolian Village

Sappho's hotel, 18 rooms, singles and twins. (women only), 5m from the beach: some front rooms on upper floor have sea views Amenities: restaurant with large selection of vegetarian, meat & fish dishes.

Rates per day in EURO ( 2xxx) include taxes, but not breakfast	Low season April 1- June 15, Sept. 15- 31 October	High season June 16 - September 14
single room twin no balcony twin with balcony twin with sea view balcony	26 € 40 € 46 € 52 €	32 € 46 € 52 € 58 €

Antiopi Hotel Pension: (women only) opened 1997; just refurbished. 10 mins from beach: 15 doubles. 3 singles, all with private bathrooms (w.c., shower) & fan. Other amenities: vegetarian restaurant, cocktail bar, Jacuzzi, roof terrace with panoramic view, flowering courtyard for breakfast, meeting room, riding stables. Rates per day in EURO ( 2xxx) include taxes, but not breakfast Low season May & October Middle Season June & September High season July & August single double or twin  30 € 40 € 34 € 46 € 38 € 50 €   Eressos House: 6 person apartment with 3 separate bedrooms. Via a local Lesvos agency,  M.A.C. helps you book pensions or self catering properties at Skala Eressos and elsewhere on the island. Krivellos Pension + all types of studios and apartments (2 to 6 guests in one unit).... rates on request. Villa La Passione: classic building, comprising 3 new apartments, fully equipped incl. air-conditioning. Peaceful with colorful garden,  and only 100m from the sandy beach. (rates , photos and more details: on request).

Paros island:

Some of our recommended places to stay and see on Paros Island. Most beautiful area is Naoussa, with it's picturesque harbour, large bay and many beaches and coves; the beach at Agios Ioannis Monastiri is a favourite for mainy nude sunbathers and gays. Fully recommended: gay-friendly Flottila Hotel, Heaven and Manos. We can also book you rooms at the deluxe, Astir of Paros, or To Kyma at Anargyros Beach.

Crete Island:

This large island is reputed for its 'macho' men not its tolerance for gay & lesbian lifestyles! The charm and authentic civilization of the old towns - especially Hania & Rethymno - offer opportunities for meeting visitors and locals at first class restored hotels, or up-market restaurants and bars. Many traditional houses have upgraded to stylish hotels: the Casa Delfino, Halepa & many others. For your stay in Heraklion, when visiting the famous archaeological site of Knossos, we recommend Hotel Atlantis among others.

Hydra Island:

Interesting, historically rich, and very residential island in the Saronnic Gulf, close to Athens. Has well restored buildings, transformed into hotels. Definitively worth a short visit: no beaches, no cars allowed, and relaxing evenings. We recommended properties like the first class: Bratsera

Mykonos Accommodation Center can help you with all hotel reservations in Greece; we find you the most suitable, gay-friendly property on all the islands, & throughout Northern  Greece and the Peloponese.

last update April 27th 2007