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Hi. You could try taking a look at Corfu. Just about 4 hrs flight. Beautiful scenery, gorgeous beaches and plenty of resorts to choose from. My 21 yr old son went with some of his older mates to Kavos last july and had a ball. It is the "young and lively" capital of the island. You could always find an apartment just outside the centre if you don't like it too hectic.

As a more "tamed down" alternative I suggest Corfu town which has an abundance of tavernas/shops/nightlife although it attracts a variety of ages. It also has a nice little harbour where you can take a boat trip to a number of other resorts and beaches.

Zante is about the same flight time as Corfu. Another lovely island. Laganas is where the young and lively go here although I'd go to Argassi which has similar things on offer at a slightly slower pace.

hope this has been of some help!
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Stalis on Crete is a good option. Lively resort but not wild and Malia is next door if you fancy a big night. Also got Hersonnissos on the other side of the resort for a change of scenery. Stalis has a good beach (plenty of waterports) and loads of bars and restaurants. Make sure your accomodation is not on the beach road and you should get a decent nights sleep. Theres loads of places where you can hire quads relatively cheaply to explore some of the island. We found loads of little villages, nice beaches and were able to spend days in other resorts such as Agios Nikalaos which has loads of things to see and do. There are excursions aswell like the jeep safari that takes you to remote parts of the island, gives you an insight into traditional greek life by visiting small villages that you otherwise wouldn't see. The flight took us just over 4hrs 15 minutes but its well worth it.
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Skiathos is a good bet. It has a lovely harbour for relaxing drinks and eating, a good selection of bars and music bars along - would you guess - bar street!! This is set alongside the harbour so a fab setting as well.
Plenty of places to eat & drink before you head to bar strip later on. This is all based in skiathos town.

From here you have easy access to the buses which take you all down through the island stopping at numerous beaches to have the choice from. Or hire a car/jeep and explore other beaches only accessable with private transport.

best of both worlds, lazy days or exploring days, plus options of boat trips to other islands and then a bustling night life to choose from as you wish.

I guess there are other islands just as nice, but I'm biased for Skiathos and sure you wouldnt be disappointed.
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I'd go for Stalis or Laganas,... we're been to Laganas/Kavos/Stalis/Hersonissos/Malia and Hanioti over the last 5 or so years and whilst i know that things change over time Stalis is best mix of beach/clubs and ability to get some sleep!!!! Malia and Kavos were full of 16-21's drinking all night/sleeping all day...

Stalis is fine for good beaches/restaurants/bars and you can head to Malia if you want to get drunk and party with kids OR head in other direction to Hersonissos which is our favourite place at night... lovely harbour, good atmosphere and quite a few decent clubs... saw Marco V/Joy Kitikonti out there 2 years ago... caters for the Dutch youngsters more than the Brits... depends what sort of music your after ??? (I'd actually stay in Hersonissos if it had better beaches)

Laganas - not been since 2003 and it was fine then. Nice mix of different music down main street, decent beach, ok food...make sure your accom is near beach.. main road runs inland from beach so apts that are 10 mins from noise at night can mean a 25 min walk to the beach!!
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