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A small set of sea-view suites in the Kanala area, with terraces and kitchen facilities. Megali Ammos, one of the longest sandy beaches on the east coast, is nearby.

A small boutique hotel with nine rooms and suites, around 50 m from the beach at Kanala on the island’s east coast. It has a pool with a snack bar and garden, and the pine-shaded Kanala sanctuary is close by.

A four-star suites complex near the port of Merichas, with an infinity pool that looks out over the bay. It is a convenient base for travellers arriving by ferry who want to reach beaches and villages by car.

An adults-only four-star apart-hotel at Natalos, a few minutes’ walk from Apokrousi beach and about 2.5 km from Merichas. Suites have private terraces, some with plunge pools, and guests consistently rate the views and cleanliness highly.

This three-star hotel faces the bay at Loutra and has about 50 double and triple rooms, many with balconies overlooking the water. Loutra’s thermal baths, tavernas and the small marina are a short walk away.