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    Spoilt for choices! Plan your bachelor's party in Portugal, Greece & Iceland

    Synopsis

    Enjoy the ideal mix of beaches and fun city life for a perfect bachelor or bachelorette party.

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    SAN JUAN

    Region: Puerto Rico

    A successful bachelor or bachelorette party needs a few key ingredients: warm weather, strong drinks, lazy days and late nights, at the same time being easy on the pocket. Puerto Rico offers a perfect mix of beach and fun city life.

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    QUITE SCENIC: Old San Juan extends European charm and world class attractions

    In this regard, there’s no dearth of things to do for a bachelor or bachelorette party in San Juan, the capital city of Puerto Rico, which has more than 200 entertainment options, such as casinos, nightclubs and music venues.

    While Old San Juan remains a connection with the past and extends European charm and world class attractions, the New San Juan lures visitors with captivating beaches, fun things to do in the water, the beautiful Condado Lagoon, parks and squares, modern museums and much more.

    Between relaxing on the beach to venturing through jungles, one could make this an adventurous party.

    ALBUFEIRA

    Region: Portugal

    A single location in Portugal that is suitable for bachelor or bachelorette parties, it is got to be Albufeira. The town makes for a fantastic destination for this crazy holiday, as it boasts wild nightlife, intense daytime activities and is comparatively easy on the pocket.

    Albufeira is famed for being a year-round destination. It is a beachresort that offers the comforts of home, has a pleasantly sunny climate.

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    IDEAL SETTING: Albufeira makes for a fantastic destination for a crazy holiday, as it boasts wild nightlife and intense day-time activities

    The main advantage Albufeira has over many of the established stag or hen destinations is that there is a decent beach, and there is no better place to recover after a long night of partying.

    At night, myriad bars and restaurants open their doors as Albufeira’s nightlife gears up. During the day, there are the common stag or hen do activities, including go-karting, spas, boat tours, among others.

    GRINDAVIK

    Region: Iceland

    Grindavik offers a perfect natural setting for hosting stag or hen parties. Situated in a dramatic landscape of lava fields abutting the Atlantic ocean, Grindavik is a vibrant town which boasts of breathtaking natural beauty with priceless gems of nature.

    The most famous of which is undoubtedly the ever popular Blue Lagoon spa that is a giant bathtub that pools six million litres of geothermal seawater from 2,000 metres underneath the earth’s surface.

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    AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE: Grindavik is a vibrant town which boasts of wonderful natural beauty

    Grindavik has kilometres of hiking trails through breathtaking panoramas, a new modern campground and swimming facility, and one of south Iceland’s best golf courses.

    The surrounding nature offers endless adventure opportunities, including allterrain vehicle (ATV) riding, horseback riding, lava cave exploration, trout fishing, a 13-hole seaside golf-course, and bird-watching from dramatic sea-cliffs.

    MYKONOS

    Region: Greece

    Mykonos, famously called ‘the Island of the Winds’ due to the constant wind that blows, is known throughout Europe for its chic beach bars and extravagant nightlife. It’s a paradise for party animals and the perfect venue to host bachelor and bachelorette parties. If that’s not all, it is an oasis where one can look forward to relax, sunbathe, wine and dine or do absolutely nothing while staring into the sapphire Mediterranean sea.

    Mykonos with its crystal clear waters, secret beaches and stunning bays and surroundings can be a unique boating experience, too. There is a great choice of beaches for windsurfing; however, the most secluded ones are considered to be the best. It also offers one of the best sunsets in the world!

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    CRYSTAL CLEAR: Discover a stunning bay or a secret beach for an ideal party venue in Greece (Image: © Volkmar Brockhaus/Corbis)
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