The Mediterranean rarely rewards snorkellers like the coves of Paleokastritsa, where olive-clad cliffs drop into water so clear the boats seem to levitate. There's no tropical coral, but the rocky points teem with bream, octopus and the odd moray, and the swimming-cave circuit by rented pedalo is a highlight of any Greek holiday. The monastery on the headland provides the view; go at opening time.
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