Greece has been a favourite with British holidaymakers for many years. The mainland and over 70 populated islands provide gorgeous weather, beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and exceptionally rich history. The people are as warm as the climate. The holiday options in Greece are endless. Youngsters looking for fun flock to the island’s famous party resorts. History and culture buffs explore astonishing relics. Families seek out sun, fun and unspoilt places. Return to Greece every year and you’ll never run out of new ideas.
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Athens, the busy capital of Greece, mixes modern life with ancient mythology. Set aside a couple of days to explore this fascinating city, home of the Acropolis and The Temple of Zeus.
To the north, is the cosmopolitan town of Thessaloniki and the stunning Halkidiki with its white sand beaches, turquoise Aegean Sea and ancient monasteries. Parga, on the west coast, has a picturesque harbour, lovely beaches and energetic nightlife.
The Greek Islands are close to our hearts. Each ocean treasure has its own unique character. Rhodes is exceptionally sunny and famous as a magnet for young clubbers. Kos and Mykonos are also perfect if you love a party. Corfu is the most popular Greek Island for British tourists. The beaches are superb and very safe for children. The nightlife is lively. Even more appealing, Corfu is just a 3 hour flight from home.
Crete is the largest and most southerly Greek Island. It mixes popular seaside resorts with pretty villages and some amazing archaeological sites. The natural scenery is breathtaking.
For quiet beach holidays, check out Meganissi and Ithaca, beautifully unspoilt, and the small and scenic islands of Paros and Paxos.
Where to start? Athens has everything from designer boutiques and top jewellers to second hand book stores and souvenir trinkets in the flea market. Explore the mainland towns and islands of Greece for endless goodies including olive oil, ouzo, textiles and ceramics
Head for Greece and enjoy every kind of food from international cuisine to delicious local dishes. English food is easy to find in the most popular island resorts. The Greek diet is a healthy, Mediterranean one with plenty of olive oil and fresh vegetables in famous delicacies like moussaka, spanakopita and skordalia. Try the mouthwatering meze mini dishes and the sweet desserts. Wash them down with ouzo, metaxa and fine wines like retsina. Cheers!
Greece has you in mind whether you want relaxed family entertainment, intimate restaurants or lively nightlife. Young clubbers love the vast choice of bars and nightclubs at famous party places like Mykonos and Faliraki in Rhodes. Other resorts offer plenty of entertainment but on a quieter scale.
There’s never a dull moment in Greece. If you want to tick of the sights, you’ll be busy all holiday. If you want to take it easy, the days are yours to laze away under the gorgeous Greek sun. Watersports enthusiasts will love the islands. Try Rhodes for scuba diving at Kallithea and windsurfing at Trianda.
Average temperature in Athens, Greece: 36°
Time difference: GMT + 2/3 hours
“We were in Kassiopi in Corfu and discovered Trilogia Restaurant. Magnificent sea views and the food…WOW…delicious appetisers, fantastic fish dishes, great wines. Our evening ended with a visit from dolphins in the bay. How wonderful.”
“Don’t miss Aspro Alogo for great food in Athens. You won’t find a better host than Marcos.”