Evia, the second largest Greek Island, offers dramatic scenery and the north end of the island provides an opportunity to get away from the crowds of Attica. It also offers an alternative route between Athens and Thessaloniki and avoids the boring motorway route towards Lamia.

Chrissa Camping is located on a hill with stunning views across vast olive groves to the Gulf of Corinth and beyond. There are 55 pitches with electric hook-up points available (10A). They are well-shaded and mainly terraced, which means that everyone can enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Elena's Beach Camping is a traditional site, family-run by the owners, Vasilios and his wife, Katerina. The site is near the small fishing village of Plataria and has been running for over 30 years. As its name suggests, the campsite has its own beach overlooking the Ionian Sea. The campsite provides 42 touring pitches with an on-site taverna run by Katerina, offering authentic Greek food and homemade dishes for you to try. This has become the favourite spot to chill out during the summer for many locals and tourists alike.

This is a quiet campsite with attractive views of the Ionian Sea and the coastlines towards Preveza and Parga. The site has been created on a steep incline with extensive terraces and pitches under constructed shade, all with 16A electricity. The ground levels out in front of the beach and pitches here have sea views. There are 150 touring pitches and a large area for tents under the shade of the 500-year-old olive trees. The sandy beach is the site’s main attraction, and various water-based activities are available. The nearby resort of Parga is a lively place of narrow streets and a wealth of tavernas. It can be reached using one of the many water taxis which frequent the area throughout the day.

On the western coast of Evia, this site provides 150 average size pitches, of which 40 are used by static caravans. Served by a central spine road, they are all directly behind the pebble beach and most, despite the trees, flowering shrubs and screens, have views to the sea. Diving clubs are beginning to use the site as a result of the many diving opportunities that this coast offers and it is also popular with Greek families in high season. For the tourist the site offers the chance to explore North Evia and provides an alternative route between Athens and Thessaloniki via Greece’s second largest island.

Valtos Camping lies two kilometres west of the picturesque village of Parga and just 60 m. from the beautiful sandy beach at Valtos. This is a small, friendly site with a shop, bar and restaurant. The 100 touring pitches here are of various sizes, all with electricity connections (16A). There is little grass but good shade is supplied by mulberry, lemon and olive trees.

Camping Venezuela is a comfortable and well-maintained campsite in Maliakos Bay, right on the beach of Agios Seraphim and at the foot of Mount Knimis. Athens is a few hours away and makes a memorable day trip, as is Delphi. This region is known for its beaches, bird-watching spots, mountain scenery and thermal springs.

Campsite Apollon is located close to ancient Delphi in Central Greece. This campsite has 120 touring pitches which are marked out on terraces and most of which have some shade. The facilities are basic and could be stretched in high season. The pitches with the best views are those furthest away from the facilities. Several seasonal/permanent pitches are occupied year-round. There is a restaurant on site which offers a full menu.

There is a warm welcome from the English-speaking brother and sister team whose family has owned and run Camping Hellas since the sixties. It's in a beautiful setting in a 500-year-old olive grove, right next to the beach and the calm blue waters of the Pagasitikos gulf. There are around 120 pitches, all with 16A electricity. Pitch sizes vary, and some parts are all level, and shade is plentiful thanks to the olive trees.

Set in a bay, this colourful, attractive, family run site leads down to a beach and the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea. Colour comes mainly from the beautiful bougainvillaea plants that clad many of the buildings, and ample shade for the 67 level, terraced pitches, all with 4A electricity, is provided by olive and eucalyptus trees. From the lower pitches there are panoramic views of the island of Corfu from which, at night, lights reflect across the open water. The construction of the site with natural stone paving and a generous display of plants is entirely in keeping with its well-chosen setting. A flight of steps and a small slipway lead down to the beach and the sea, which is perfect for swimming. The site owners can arrange water-skiing with a local company for those interested in more active watersports.

Sitting just 5km from the port of Igoumenitsa, on a beautiful peninsula surrounded by lush greenery and close to the sandy beach of Drepano, this basic but well-cared-for site caters well for both tent users and caravanners. There are 80 pitches of varying sizes, some with hardstanding, most with electricity, some with shade and almost all with excellent sea views.

The region of Meteora is named after the impressive rock formations which rise out to the plain of Thessaly and which now have ancient monasteries clinging to their summits. Camping Vrachos Kastraki is ideally placed to visit this unusual landscape, as it is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains and huge, natural sculptures.

Camping Delphi enjoys a stunning location on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, just four kilometres from ancient Delphi. There are some truly outstanding views over valleys of olive groves across to the Gulf of Corinth. The site’s 100 fairly level pitches all offer electricity connections (10A) and some benefit from the great views. This is a well managed and well equipped site with an attractive pool and a friendly bar featuring an exhibition of paintings by Avyeris Kanatas, a former owner of the site. The prevailing ambience here is geared towards a peaceful, relaxing stay.

Camping Sikia is an attractive, well maintained site enthusiastically run by the Pandeli family. The site offers 120 pitches of varying sizes all with 16A electricity. They are arranged on terraces and may become quite dusty during the dry season, but most are well shaded by olive trees. There are superb views from many pitches – the sea to the south and the mountains to the north. Rental accommodation is also available. The calm sea and golden beaches of the Pagasitikos Gulf make this a perfect spot for family holidays. The site is just 100 m. from a sand and shingle beach on the edge of a rocky bay.