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Yes. All-inclusive hotels are common in Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu, and the Halkidiki Peninsula, and are more often located in large coastal resorts than in small mountain villages. As a rule, the room rate includes meals, snacks, and local beverages, and the hotels feature swimming pools and beach areas.
Greece is ideal for an all-inclusive holiday. Its major island resorts offer everything you need in one place and are designed for extended stays on the beach. Flights from the UK reach Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, and Thessaloniki in about 3 to 4 hours. The cuisine is one of the main attractions, and many hotels offer buffets featuring Greek dishes instead of the usual hotel meals.
Crete offers the widest variety: the northern coast features long sandy beaches, as well as numerous resorts of various sizes. Rhodes and Kos attract visitors with their consistently warm weather and shallow waters, which are ideal for children. Corfu is known for its lush greenery and has an atmosphere reminiscent of Italy. In Halkidiki, on the mainland near Thessaloniki, there are beaches surrounded by pine forests, as well as quiet coves for those who want somewhere quieter.
Although both types of holiday work well here, trends in resort selection are quite distinct. In Rhodes, Kos, and eastern Crete, there are many family-friendly hotels with children’s pools, shallow waters, and evening entertainment programmes. Couples, on the other hand, tend to choose Halkidiki, western Crete, or small coastal resorts on the Ionian Islands, where low-rise hotels line the shore and the beach itself is the main attraction.
In May, June, September, and early October, you can enjoy hot, dry weather without the crowds typical of the high season. July and August are the hottest and most crowded months, when temperatures on the southern islands often rise above 30 °C. Since many resort hotels are closed from late October through April, the all-inclusive season typically runs from Easter through the October half-term.
A 7-night stay at a single resort hotel suits most travellers, which generally aligns with flight schedules from the UK. If you’re planning a relaxing holiday or day trips to Knossos, Lindos, or a neighbouring island, it’s best to book 10 to 14 nights. Short stays of 3 or 4 nights are better suited for the mainland coast near Thessaloniki than for the more remote islands.