Greece Holidays

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
Greece is situated in Southern Europe and shares its northern and eastern borders with four other countries. On its south coast is the Mediterranean Sea, the west coast faces the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea lies to the east. Along its extensive coastline are over one thousand islands making up island groups such as the Cyclades, the Ionian and the Dodecanese islands.

Millions of tourists travel to the Greek islands each year to enjoy the Mediterranean weather, spectacular beaches and Greek hospitality. Each island has its own unique character and charm, as well as offering a different holiday experience suited to each traveller. From the vibrant nightlife of Mykonos to the stunning scenery of Santorini there is plenty to see and do. Away from the islands, mainland Greece offers a wealth of historical sites and museums filled with archaeological treasures, as well as beautiful scenery and beaches to rival those found on the Greek Islands.

Greece’s climate is largely Mediterranean in character with hot summers and mild wet winters.

Popular Destinations in Greece

Crete

Epirus

Halkidiki

Macedonia

Peloponnese

Travellers' top tips for places in Greece Beach
  • Agia Pelagia: Take beach shoes as the sand is very hot under foot A sun brolly is a good idea Mumahen
  • Firostefani: Take bus to Black Beach and bus to Oia Daddyoo
Food & Drink
  • Stalis: Take the mountain trip to Saint Nicholas and beyond. Go see the Venetian buildings in Heraklion and Chania. Try the local specialities food and wine Rajah1
  • Lardos: Our Favorite Tavernas are - Nikolas and Enigma the food and service in these are brilliant. Oh and visit Lindos. Enjoy johnhird
Nightlife
  • Plati Gialos: Take advantage of the amazing nightlife and excellent restaurants of Mykonos. jetaime24
  • Nea Alikarnassos: Go to a restaurant called Pepperoni's! And check out the nightlife damnthattrue
Shopping
  • Kos Town: Scooter is the best way to move around on the island. Also notice that there aren't many good shops for buying nice clothes! trippingsealpup
  • Athens: Be sure to check out the Monastiraki Flea Market zimhippo
Weather
  • Lardos: Visit Rhodes town, go to Lindos on the glass bottom boat, Hire a speed boat from Pefkos beach.Hire a car if there for 2 weeks. Enjoy sunny days!!! TorquayPaula
  • Athens: Visit sites early on or late in the afternoon. It's just too hot around noon, and touristic places will be packed. Lune14

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Greece travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Kavos: you take anti bite spray and towels - by baggie-boi
  • Athens: See the changing of the Guard outside Parliament House at 11 am each day - by MaggieAu
  • Kamari: visit Navy's for a strawberry dacquiri! - by Smiths31
  • Athens: make sure you go to Public cafe (5th floor) to get your coffee with Syntagma view!! - by piskoto
  • Athens: sit back and take in what is going on around you - by Whiteline10

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