If you’re feeling really flush, book in at the Grand Resort Lagonissi, 22 miles south of Athens and 45 minutes from the city centre. Situated on its own 72-acre peninsula, this is luxury run wild – with service available from your own in-room butler, tailor, personal trainer, beautician and pianist. Each of its 12 villas comes with their own infinity pools but there’s great swimming to be had in the waters of any one of the peninsula’s myriad beaches. Understandably, this is where internationally renowned popstars, actors and footballers often head. Double room (in central building) €360; single room (in central building) €320; villa from €1,500 to €28,000 (per night) for the four-bedroom royal suite.
40th km Athens-Sounion Highway, Lagonissi, 19010; Tel: 229 102 3911; www.lagonissiresort.gr/