The best cocktail bars Iles grecques

Look up: on a terrace overlooking the lake and the sea, at the top of a building, from which decibels of music and laughter cascade, is this cocktail bar drowned in the vegetation. It is without a doubt the liveliest bar in the city. More than a hundred cocktails are offered, as well as a wide range of other drinks. It's not surprising that all generations choose this bar to dance until 5am!

In an authentic Rhodian building overlooking ancient Byzantine and Ottoman walls, Matthias has created a wine and cocktail bar that has become a mainstay of Rhodian nightlife. In a hushed, jazzy atmosphere, lovers of the good life, travelers passing through and notables of the island meet to enjoy a well-stocked menu. French references for the wine, and delicious house cocktails, some inspired by local spirits. After midnight, the mood turns groovy and the party begins at L'Eternel... with a view of infinity!

A meeting place not to be missed, in the heart of the old town, which rhymes with refinement, conviviality, quality of drinks and good music. The decor is imposed by the ruins of the old buildings abandoned after the Second World War and which have housed this open-air bar reflecting, for some, a Venetian air. The rich cocktail menu is prepared by award-winning professionals. Among the cocktails, we recommend the two signatures: Sinagogis Them, gin flavored with jasmine, and the Med Fresh, with flavors of tangerine, cardamom and mastic of Chios.

Located at the entrance to Kantouni beach, this café-bar only has a name and darts advertisement. It is the meeting place for the young - and not so young - people on the island to have a cocktail or a drink in the evening. A real institution since 1978, Rock and Blues promises a moment of relaxation, in the calm of the Kalymnian night. Of course very well placed to enjoy the sunset as well. The area offers some dining options, including a fairly famous steak sandwich, but it won't be your best culinary option around.

This all-day bar-café located on the road along the beach of Réthymnon is renowned for its lively nights. Great list of original cocktails, great atmosphere, and from time to time live musical evenings. Ideal for brunch or breakfast, especially if you like salty or sweet pancakes. Very good fast food and dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Very beautiful spacious terrace full of small potted palm trees that make sunsets even more pleasant. Professional and friendly staff.

On the first floor of the Polydoros Hotel, a tastefully appointed family-run establishment in the center of Paleochora, between the Pachia Ammos and Chalikia beaches. Set in a beautiful open-air garden, the hotel's wine bar offers over 40 different Cretan wines by the glass. A place to enjoy some of Crete's finest wines, before dinner or later in the evening, away from the busy tourist life of Paleochora, in a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

This cosy lounge café is housed in a former ice cream factory dating from the first half of the ^20th century. Today, the foundations of the building preserve vestiges of the ancient Byzantine and Venetian periods, as well as interwar warehouses. Popular with locals, especially young people, the Pagopoieion offers brunch, popular world dishes (pasta, burgers, pizzas, etc.), salads, pastries and, later in the evening, cocktails.

A well-hidden garden in the heart of Heraklion, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This upscale, open-air lounge-bar is popular for its mixed salads, sushi, cocktails and general ambience. Aesthetically decorated, it ranks among the top ten Greek bars. The dishes, inspired by Japanese and Polynesian cuisine, come as a pleasant surprise. The wine list is excellent, and the cocktails refreshing. A meeting place for the city's young people, you can spend some very pleasant moments under the stars..

It's a nice place with good music on the beach of Plakias. Aperitifs, beers, freshly squeezed fruit juices, soft drinks, wine, coffees: that's all that is offered here, as well as sun loungers and free showers for consumers. From morning until very late in the evening, this café-bar offers moments of relaxation and conviviality. The evenings are always lively and the atmosphere is assured. That's all you need to spend an excellent day lazing around with your feet in the sand.