Top Grecotel — Greek resorts facing the Mediterranean in 2026

The ranking

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   ★★★★★

   #1 — Corfu Imperial

   Kommeno Peninsula · Flagship seaside resort

   Corfu Imperial ranks first in this edit for one clear reason: here, the sea is not a backdrop, it shapes the entire stay. On the Kommeno Peninsula, this 5★ Grecotel sits on a headland above olive groves, with an unbroken marine horizon. The experience shifts because you are not tied to a single beach. Days move from private coves to breakfast by the water, then sunset pauses at the shoreline. That indented stretch of coast creates a stay that feels more island-like than linear. This is what sets it apart within Grecotel Hotels & Resorts. The hotel reads well for two uses, couples and families, without losing its thread of privacy, ease and open air. Nearby, Spilios Beach, Kontokali Beach, Corcyra Beach watersports, Παραλία Άγιος Νικόλαος and the Church of the Hypapante at Gouvia extend that direct connection to the shore.

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   #2 — Amirandes

   Crete · Crete benchmark

   Amirandes takes 2nd place because it delivers, plainly and well, what you want from a major Greek resort on the Mediterranean. On Crete’s north coast, 10 minutes from Heraklion International Airport, it allows for a first day without a car straight after landing. On an island where transfers can quickly eat into a stay, that matters. The setting feels well judged, with architecture drawing on Minoan heritage and Venetian grace, a direct echo of nearby Knossos, a UNESCO-listed site. In this ranking, that sense of place carries weight. The seafront villas with private pools offer the stay at its most compelling. Nine restaurants and bars genuinely shape the rhythm of the day, from a beach lunch to the Cretan dinner best booked on arrival. Add a post-beach wellness pause and nearby Παραλία Αποσελέμη, and you have a Grecotel that is coherent, complete and firmly rooted in Crete.

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   #3 — Mykonos Blu

   Psarou Beach · Mykonos pick

   Mykonos Blu ranks third because it reads Mykonos from the water’s edge, on Psarou Beach, with the Aegean setting the tone from the outset. Days fall into an easy rhythm here: breakfast facing the sea, time by the two-level infinity pool, then direct access to Psarou. The spa extends that cadence with an after-sun ritual that makes sense on an island shaped by light, wind and salt. It is also straightforward to navigate: Mykonos International Airport is 10 minutes away by car. On an island where transfers can quickly become a factor, that ease matters. Close by, you have Ornos Beach, the Mykonos Windmills, Alefkandra, the Ναυτικο Μουσείο Αιγαίου - Aegean Maritime Museum, Lakkas Theater and RARITY GALLERY. In this Grecotel ranking, this 5-star stays on the podium for its direct relationship with the sea and its unfussy island rhythm.

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   #4 — Mandola Rosa

   Kyllini · Couples’ choice

   Mandola Rosa ranks 4th because it offers a more intimate take on the Greek seaside resort. In Kyllini, on the Olympia Riviera, it faces the Ionian Sea along a 2-kilometre golden beach. That setting matters. It moves beyond the usual Corfu-Mykonos circuit and gives this ranking a broader Greek geography. Scale is part of the appeal too. With just 52 suites and villas, all by the sea, the hotel favours space, quiet and an unhurried pace. That is exactly where Mandola Rosa earns its place in this list. Breakfast overlooking the Ionian, a private walk on the beach, sunset aperitifs on the terrace, and a wellness routine by the sea keep the experience clearly defined. A beachfront villa stay heightens the residential feel. Within the Grecotel world, this is the more discreet option, shaped for couples and travellers seeking a coastal retreat without the surrounding bustle.

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   #5 — Cape Sounio

   Cape Sounio · Iconic temple view

   Cape Sounio earns its 5th place for one precise reason: its direct, uninterrupted dialogue with the Temple of Poseidon, still rare on this scale among Greek seaside resorts. At the southern tip of Attica, the Grecotel estate unfolds through coloured bungalows and private-pool villas set between pine forest, beaches and the Aegean Sea. Here, sunset facing the sanctuary is not a passing backdrop. It sets the rhythm of the stay. Breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Aegean establishes that bond with the landscape from the outset. Then a walk around the cape, between pines and sea, extends the experience without contrivance. After the beach, the wellness ritual keeps the same unhurried cadence. Another concrete advantage: the Temple of Athena of Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon View Point are both easy to reach. For opening or closing a trip to Greece, few resorts combine an ancient site, coastline and Mediterranean ease so clearly.

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   #6 — Creta Palace

   Rethymno · Reliable Cretan resort

   In 6th place, Creta Palace holds a rare position in Rethymno: a 5-star Grecotel resort set along 12 kilometres of coastline, yet never cut off from town life. The property’s full transformation has sharpened the whole stay. Frangipani and palm gardens, several pools, and a seasonally heated pool keep the setting clear and easy from morning to night. Families find a proper rhythm here, with the water park announced for July, then afternoons moving between gardens and pools. Couples keep a different pace, from breakfast by the sea to a multi-course dinner, then an evening out towards the Προκυμαία Ρεθύμνου. For dining, Labyrinth anchors the resort, with Asiana, Trattoria and the Sky Bar Restaurant extending the range. That flexibility explains its place here: you can move from Kara Musa Pasha Mosque or The Holy Monastery of Our Lady Theotokos of Halevi back to the seafront, then sleep by the water.

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   #7 — Grecotel Eva Palace

   Kommeno Peninsula · Corfu couples pick

   At #7, Grecotel Eva Palace earns its place with a calmer reading of Corfu, set on the Kommeno Peninsula. This 5-star Grecotel Hotels & Resorts property gets the essentials right: cypress gardens, sea views and direct access to a belle époque beach. Days fall into place easily. Breakfast on the terrace facing the sea, time beside the large outdoor pool, then back to the shore. By evening, sunset over Kommeno sets the rhythm. For dining, Sticks & Sushi, La Contessa and Mediterraneo Restaurant give the stay real structure, with the Beach Bar carrying things on. The setting also works in practical terms. Spilios Beach, Church of the Hypapante at Gouvia, Corcyra Beach watersports and the Venetian Shipyard at Gouvia all remain close. The concierge then sharpens the experience with tailor-made excursions around Corfu.

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   #8 — LUX ME White Palace

   Crete · Contemporary Cretan stay

   In 8th place, LUX ME White Palace earns its spot through clarity of purpose: a 5-star Grecotel resort on Crete’s north coast, in Rethymno. Its case is not heritage-led. It is coastal, direct and fully embraced. The hotel stretches along 1,000 metres of sand-and-pebble beach, with the Mediterranean setting the pace from morning to evening. Breakfast by the sea, a day of poolside reading and light, then late afternoon in Rethymno make for a stay that feels easy to inhabit. The Hippie Spa adds a clearly defined anchor, with wellness rituals designed to slow the rhythm. Another concrete detail matters here: water quality, indicated by the surrounding Posidonia seagrass meadows. For this ranking, White Palace deserves its place because it offers a contemporary, well-structured and unfussy take on the Greek seafront resort.

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   ★★★★★

   #9 — Grecotel Daphnila Bay, Corfu

   Dassia, Corfu · Reliable Corfu resort

   Ranked #9, Grecotel Daphnila Bay, Corfu earns its place through a clear Mediterranean resort proposition: everything works together, without fuss, in Dassia. Its tangible advantage is direct access to a natural sandy beach, still a valuable asset on Corfu’s coast for an easy seaside stay. The daily rhythm is legible from the outset, with breakfast overlooking the bay, then a day split between calm sea and pool. In the evening, the system works best if à la carte tables are booked promptly on arrival. ANTICA CUCINA, GATTOPARDO BAR RESTAURANT, TAVERNAKI, ASIA OLIVA and the PTISSERIE & CHOCOLATERIE CREPERIE – GELATERIA bring range without complicating the stay. That clarity suits families as much as couples. From Dassia, Corfu also remains within easy reach for outings, with the old town, Spilios Beach, Church of the Hypapante at Gouvia and the Venetian Shipyard at Gouvia.

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    #10 — La Riviera & Aqua Park

    Kyllini · Family favorite

    La Riviera & Aqua Park earns its place in this Grecotel Top 10 for one reason: it handles family holidays on a grand Ionian scale in Kyllini. The estate spans 500 acres and opens directly onto 2 km of Blue Flag beach. The deciding factor is the 20,000 sq m Aqua Park, presented as the largest in Greece. Few resorts let you move, without any real logistics, from an Ionian beach morning to a full day at the water park. That ease matters with children. By evening, the pace shifts with sunset over the Ionian Sea. For dining, SEA DUNES, OUZERI, SUNSET and HOT STONE shape the day, from an easy lunch to a more settled dinner. Its place within the wider Riviera Olympia destination broadens the experience further. In high season, I advise booking dinners ahead.

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    #11 — LUX®ME Costa Botanica

    Corfu · Contemporary resort mood

    LUX®ME Costa Botanica ranks 11th because it shows Grecotel’s most family-focused expression in Corfu. The estate spans 350,000 sq m along a 1,000-metre natural beach facing the Ionian Sea. That scale matters in this ranking. It lets you experience Corfu as a full resort landscape, set between the Ionian Sea and Lake of Lilies. The LUX®ME positioning comes through in practical ways. A day at the Aqua Park, a stop at Tasty Corner, the family programme, then a walk along the Ionian beach. Children up to 12 dine free at Tasty Corner, a rare detail for a 5★ resort of this size. This hotel is not here for a heritage narrative. It earns its place for clear, well-executed seaside living, under the umbrella of Greece’s first hotel group.

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    #12 — Casa Marron

    Peloponnese · Relaxed holiday pick

    Casa Marron earns this place because it presents a clear-eyed take on the Mediterranean resort, with no unnecessary flourish. In the Peloponnese, the hotel is defined first by its direct access to the beach. The day unfolds here with a real sense of ease and purpose. A morning on the private beach, a no-fuss lunch under the all-inclusive plan, then a pause in a light-filled room. Grecoland gives families a precise framework and removes much of the holiday logistics. That matters in this Grecotel ranking. Dining adds to that flow with Faros, Plateia and Plaz Marron, three straightforward anchors within the rhythm of the stay. Casa Marron shows that a 5-star Grecotel can persuade through daily coherence, outdoor living and an immediate relationship with the sea.

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    #13 — LUX®ME Kos

    Psalidi · Aegean pick

    Ranked 13th in this Grecotel edit, LUX®ME Kos earns its place through a sharply defined Aegean resort formula. In Psalidi, its private pebble beach faces the Aegean Sea, while Kos Town and the port sit 4 km away. That distance matters. It lets you move from a quiet morning to a late-afternoon town escape, then back to the resort with ease. The LUX®ME concept also gives the stay a clear structure. The Finicia Restaurant, Asiana Restaurant, 1930s Bar Restaurant, The Lagoon Restaurant and Tavernaki set the pace of the day. In the evening, the adults-only dinner continues at the Secret Lobby Bar, open from 20h00 to midnight. The adults-only spa, with indoor pools and thalassotherapy, adds a distinct wellness focus. Grecoland also keeps families fully in the picture, without disturbing the overall mood of this 5★ Grecotel.

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    #14 — LUX®ME DAMA DAMA

    Faliraki · Rhodes ease

    LUX®ME DAMA DAMA earns its place here for one clear reason: its direct setting on Faliraki Beach, on Rhodes. Here, the Mediterranean genuinely shapes the stay. You move from the bungalow gardens to the shoreline, then to the 100-metre pool, without any break in rhythm. That is exactly what a Greek seaside resort should deliver when outdoor living is the point. The LUXME signature, under Grecotel Hotels & Resorts, gives the experience a clear framework: an easy, well-paced day, from morning on the beach to late afternoon facing the sea. It suits families as much as couples who value ease of use first. The immediate surroundings support that resort logic too, with Faliraki Square, Tasos Beach, AquaWorld and the WaterPark close by. At this rank, I keep it for its overall coherence rather than for theatrical effect.

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    #15 — Marine Palace & Aqua Park

    Crete · Family pick

    At #15 in this Grecotel ranking, Marine Palace & Aqua Park makes a clear case for the Cretan seaside resort on the Mediterranean. On Crete’s north coast, Grecotel has shaped a 5-star property around family stays. The concept matters here: a beach-village setting framed by gardens, with rooms looking onto the sea or the grounds. The water park shifts the whole rhythm of the stay. It is not an add-on; it organises the family day. The all-inclusive format works the same way. It streamlines meals, daily routines and the return from the beach. Family bungalows with two separate sleeping areas answer that brief exactly. Parents and children share the holiday without crowding each other. The local setting also reads clearly, with Accessible View Point, Παλαιοχριστιανική Βασιλική Πανόρμου and Εκκλησία της Αγίας Πελαγίας close at hand.

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    #16 — Filoxenia Kalamata

    Kalamata · Mainland option

    Filoxenia Kalamata earns its place for a more mainland reading of the Greek resort, in Kalamata, overlooking the Messenian Gulf. Here, Grecotel delivers a 5-star seafront stay set among olive trees and palms, with a full renovation scheduled for 2026. The appeal lies in straightforward, well-judged moments: breakfast facing the Messenian Gulf, sunset dinner at the seafront restaurant, and time by the infinity pools. The hotel also makes sense through its Messenian setting. Ancient Messini suits a cultural outing, while the scenic drive to the Mani peninsula takes the stay beyond the beach. In town, Kalamata’s Central Square, the Victoria Karelias Collection of Traditional Greek Costumes, and the Πολεμικό Μουσείο Καλαμάτας bring in a local layer. Within this ranking, it is the Grecotel option for a Greek Mediterranean stay without an island backdrop.

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    #17 — Caramel

    Rethymno · Intimate Cretan seaside stay

    Caramel ranks #17 because, in Rethymno, it offers a more boutique reading of the Greek seaside resort on the Mediterranean. Its direct beach access shifts the whole stay, starting with waking up to the sea. Part of Grecotel Hotels & Resorts, it keeps a more intimate scale than the brand’s larger coastal properties. That is precisely why it earns its place here. The duplex villas, including two-bedroom layouts, give families and couples tangible flexibility. You get a more residential style of stay without losing the framework of a 5-star hotel. GOURMET A LA CARTE RESTAURANT extends that approach with poolside dining. CONFETTI POOL LOUNGES and PANTHER RESTAURANT & LOBBY BAR then shape the day, between beach time and a quieter pause. Tailor-made water activities and a meal at AGRECO FARM complete a coherent resort, designed for living by the sea with ease.

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    #18 — Grecotel Plaza Beach House

    Rethymno · Direct beach access

    Grecotel Plaza Beach House earns its place in this Top Grecotel for a clear reason: it balances a true beachfront setting with the everyday life of Rethymno. From the hotel, Rethimnon Beach is reached directly, then the evening carries on just moments away, towards the Προκυμαία Ρεθύμνου or Cineland Pantelis. This ranking also recognises a format still uncommon in a Greek seaside resort: studios, apartments and two-bedroom houses, designed for families and stays with friends. The rhythm feels easy rather than staged. Breakfast faces the Cretan Sea, the day moves between beach and pool, then a hammam and sauna ritual rounds things off at the spa. For dining, the restaurant and the Creperie – Gelaterie extend that same freedom. Just as important, the local setting stays close at hand: Kara Musa Pasha Mosque, the Rethymnon Lighthouse and The Holy Monastery of Our Lady Theotokos of Halevi are all easy to reach.

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    #19 — LUX®ME Oasis

    West Peloponnese · LUX®ME in the Peloponnese

    LUX®ME Oasis earns its place through a precise take on the western Peloponnese, on the shores of Olympia, within the Grecotel Olympia Riviera complex. Here, the stay is built around clear facts. Direct access to a Blue Flag sandy beach, six crystalline pools and the largest water park in Greece. That combination matters in a ranking of Greek resorts facing the Mediterranean. The experience reads easily from morning to evening. Breakfast by the sea, a beach day, a circuit of the pools, then a cultural escape to Olympia. LUX®ME Oasis also suits families without sidelining couples, thanks to this flexible seaside rhythm. Its place within Grecotel Hotels & Resorts and the LUX®ME collection gives the proposition a clear frame. There is also a useful external marker: Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked it among the 10 best resorts in Greece in 2024.

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    #20 — Mykonos Lolita

    Agios Sostis · A quieter Mykonos alternative

    At #20, Mykonos Lolita makes the case for a more restrained Greek seaside resort. The hotel sits in Agios Sostis, a quieter corner of Mykonos. Days follow clear markers: breakfast overlooking the Aegean Sea, time on the private beach, then a sunset in complete calm. That consistency matters in a Grecotel ranking. It gives the stay a rare sense of coherence, shaped for couples and time away together. Lolita’s Restaurant & Bar extends the same mood, with its focus on the sea and an unhurried pace. The immediate setting strengthens the point. Agios Sostis Beach is close at hand, with Gerstl Sea House, Profiti Ilias, Αγία Παρασκευή, Άγιος Γεώργιος and Chic & Simple House nearby. This 5-star Grecotel earns its place through a deliberate Cycladic intimacy, away from Mykonos at its most frenetic.

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    #21 — The Roc Club, Vouliagmeni

    Vouliagmeni · Athens Riviera pick

    The Roc Club, Vouliagmeni earns its #21 spot for a tighter, more intimate take on the Greek resort on the Athens Riviera. Here, Vouliagmeni genuinely shapes the stay. Mornings begin with breakfast on the terrace overlooking the marina, setting the pace at once. The day then moves between the hotel and Vouliagmeni beach, before returning to the Roc Pool in direct contact with the rock. That relationship with the local terrain gives the property a clear identity. On the dining side, THE ROC VERANDA, ROCKET BAR & RESTAURANT, THE ROC POOL BAR and the poolside bar support distinct moments, from a light lunch to sunset drinks. Nearby, Faskomilia Hill, the Vouliagmeni Coast, the Temple of Apollo Zoster, Panagia Faneromeni church, the Chapel of Agios Georgios and Saint Nikolaos of Vouliagmeni place the hotel within a precise Attic landscape. Its place here rests on that balance of lived-in coastline, rock and seaside rhythm.

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    #22 — Casa Paradiso

    Marmari · Kos beach alternative

    Casa Paradiso takes 22nd place for one clear reason: in Marmari, the Mediterranean genuinely shapes the stay. This 5-star Grecotel opens straight onto the sandy beach, with no transfer and no staged effect. That matters in this ranking: an Aegean village spirit, palm trees, low-rise volumes, and circulation designed for outdoor living. Families gain a practical edge with interconnecting rooms for larger groups and private balconies. Breakfast on the balcony with sea views sets the rhythm from the start. Sunset on the beach extends that same easy, well-judged pace. For exploring Kos without a fixed programme, the address stays convenient: The Ranch Kos Horse Riding, ERIKAS HORSE FARM | Kos Horse Riding, Salt Lake Stables Horse Riding Kos, and Petra Marinou Winery - Organic & Vegan Wines are all easy to reach from Marmari.

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    #23 — Casa Adele

    Rethymno · Crete town option

    Casa Adele holds a distinct place within the Grecotel world. East of Rethymno, this 5-star address leans more towards Cretan ease than the scale of a full beach resort. That matters in this ranking. The hotel draws on the feel of a Cretan village, with a recent renovation that sharpens the lines without losing its local footing. You come here for a more flexible rhythm. Three freshwater pools, a nearby beach, a 230 sq m spa, and an adults-only area with a mosaic indoor pool shape the stay. The restaurant focuses on Greek and Italian flavours, in a Mediterranean holiday style that feels easy to enjoy. Above all, Rethymno shifts the experience. The seafront promenade, the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, and Προκυμαία Ρεθύμνου remain within easy reach without giving up a calm setting. For couples, or for seeing Crete without retreating into a large complex, Casa Adele earns its place.

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    #24 — Astir Palace, Alexandroupolis

    Alexandroupoli · Northeast coast option

    In 24th place, Astir Palace earns its position through a sharply defined Alexandroupoli setting, between the seafront and a wooded hillside. This 5-star Grecotel does not frame the stay as a beach break alone. It also opens a door to Thrace, with tailored concierge planning for regional outings. The rhythm of the place matters. Breakfast faces the sea in the morning, a restorative pause follows the beach, then a sunset walk takes over on the wooded hill. That sequence gives the Greek coastline a more grounded, regional reading. The address also gains from what surrounds it. Alexandroupoli Beach, the Alexandroupoli Lighthouse, the Historical Museum, the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis and Saint Basil’s Church shape days without heavy logistics. In this ranking, that is the point: a Grecotel resort linking a Mediterranean frontage with a clear Thracian identity, without any pasted-on scenery.

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    #25 — Grecotel Egnatia, Alexandroupolis

    Alexandroupoli · Coastal city stay

    At թիվ 25, Grecotel Egnatia, Alexandroupolis makes the case for a more urban Greek seafront stay. Here, Thrace matters as much as the shoreline. Its strength is clear: a 5-star Grecotel address in the heart of Alexandroupoli, set up for exploring on foot between town, waterfront and museums. Alexandroupoli Beach, the Alexandroupoli Lighthouse, the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis and the city’s Historical Museum shape a stay without heavy logistics. The house rhythm is equally clear. In the morning, the Grecotel breakfast sets the pace. Later, Aesop’s Myths, the Lobby Bar and the Pool Bar take over as the day unfolds. Its place in this ranking comes from that exact positioning: less isolated beach retreat, more polished base for exploring Alexandroupoli and Thrace, or moving through a business stay without friction.

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    #26 — Grecotel Larissa Imperial

    Larissa · Mainland stopover

    At #26, Grecotel Larissa Imperial stands slightly apart in this Mediterranean-facing Grecotel ranking. It is not on the coast. It sits in Larissa, Thessaly, 3 km from the city centre. That is exactly why it belongs at the end of the list. Within the Grecotel Hotels & Resorts portfolio, it works best as a smooth 5-star base for an urban stopover or a friction-free business stay. The rhythm is practical: a quiet breakfast before heading into Larissa, lunch or dinner at Larissa Imperial Restaurant, a drink at the Lobby & Lounge Bar, or time out at Veranda by the Pool or the Pool Bar. For local context, the Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa G.I. Katsigras Museum and the Diachronic Museum of Larissa are close, along with several central churches. From Athens, allow 3.5 hours. Sensible for exploring Thessaly, less so for a Mediterranean resort stay.

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