Oasis Hotel

Linked to mainland Greece via a road bridge near Preveza, this glorious island in the Ionian sea has chalky mountains and rugged farmland in the interior, with pin-up beaches including the much-photographed Porto Katsiki on the coast. It’s often compared to the Caribbean, and beyond the somewhat touristy main resort of Nidri, you’ll find chilled-out fishing villages and pretty, sheltered bays. Here are the best places to stay on Lefkada.