While the Portuguese were still shaping minute, watchful groups to travel around the unknown beaches, local Indian potters were at work. Native craftsmen were buffing ritual axes of flint. And don’t forget the evening parties on the beach! Special events are organised and include a hiking tour to the picturesque village of Garapua, where you can eat fresh coconut directly from the tree, or a visit to the neighbouring island of Boipeba by boat. There’s hang gliding by day on First Beach; beach parties by night on Second; snorkeling on Third. Fourth is crowd-free, thickly forested, and home to the 16-room Hotel Porto do Zimbo.

All the ardent beach lovers are likely to be confronted with a baffling task after visiting beaches in Greece - that of deciding which one is best. You may wish to swim in the clear deep-blue water or just laze around on the sandy beaches; each beach has something unique to offer. Kolymbia is one of the nicest beaches in Greece, perfectly suiting people looking for a well-organized spot, quiet, but still with a modern atmosphere. Kolimbia lays within a small cove, on the eastern coast of the Rhodes island, just 24 km away from its capital, the city of Rodos. This beach developed rapidly, due to its proximity to the well-known Epta Piges (seven springs), and today Kolymbia is one of the most popular family beaches is Rhodes. Just east of the camping beach you will actually find one of only 3 officially recognised naturist beaches in Greece.