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Meteora, Greece
Meteora, Greece. Photo: Antonio Picascia.

Being one of the smallest countries in the world, Greece is blessed with a long coastline. There are 8 500 miles (13,676 km) of shore offering the most spectacular beaches in the world. Greece features up to 6 000 big and small islands in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian Seas. At least 50 islands are popular tourist destinations.

Mainland

The tourist hot spots on the country’s mainland are located in Halkidiki (Chalkidiki) Peninsula, the area of Mont Pelion, region of Attica and the Peloponnese peninsula.

Chalkidiki

Halkidiki is located in Northern Greece. The peninsula is 90 miles (150) km from the the city of Thessaloniki and features three fingers – Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos. Kassandra is the closest land to Thessaloniki. This part of the peninsula offers 3-4 star hotels and villas with well organised, sandy beaches. Sithonia is for nature lovers mainly because you can find many untouched wild beaches with azure blue water and golden sands. The accommodations are mainly small, pet friendly hotels, camping facilities and guest houses. Mount Athos is a sacred place consisting of twenty monasteries. It combines natural beauty and unique examples of Christian orthodox architecture. Unfortunately, women are not allowed in the monastery complex.

The Pelion Peninsula

This part of the mainland is both a summer and winter tourist destination. The best beaches are located on the eastern part of the peninsula and overlook the Aegean Sea and the Sporades. Must- see places are Mylopotamos, Damouchari, Fakistra and Plaka beach. On the west coast is situated one of the most significant ports in Greece – Volos. In close vicinity to Volos are located many charming villages with unique atmosphere – Portaria, Markinitsa, etc.

Greek Islands

There are 4 main clusters of islands in Greece – Aegean, Ionian, Dodecanese and Cyclades. Aegean Sea is a home of many beautiful lands – Thasos in the North; Samos, Lesbos, Samothrace in the north-west; Sporades and Evia in the south. Most of Aegean islands feature lush vegetation, crystal clear water and sandy/pebble beaches.

The group of Cyclades is located in the Mediterranean Sea. The archipelago consists of more than 50 islets. The most famous are Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, and Sifnos. Most of the islands are famous with the unique opportunities for 24-hour entertainment. There is not much vegetation in the region so if you want to see the beauty of Greece, opt for Ionian Islands. There are examples of unparalleled natural beauty on Kefalonia, Zakinthos, Lefkada, Corfu and Ithaka.

The Dodecanese chain of islands includes Karpathos, Kos, Patmos, Rhodes, and Chalki.

When To Go In Greece

Halkidiki is ready to welcome early-birds even in June. The water temperatures are comfortable to swim in the sea. In other places water can be really cold in June, especially in the area of the Ionian Islands.

July, August and September are considered best for a sunny summer vacation in Greece. The sea water is getting warm after the beginning of July and resorts are full of party people. Most of the hotels are open from 15th May to 15th October. An exception is the Halkidiki peninsula where the tourist season starts earlier – from 1th April but only in the luxury 4 stars hotels.

A Budget Trip to Greece, Peloponnese

A Budget Trip to Greece, Peloponnese

As Greece, Peloponnese has always been a busy tourist destination, planning a budget trip to the peninsula, known as a cradle of the European civilization, was a great experience. We were so excited to visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games, sacred places such as Epidavrus, Argos, Corinth and Tiryns, as well as the lands Read More

Parga, Greece Summer Holiday Guide

Parga, Greece Summer Holiday Guide

Parga is one of the least known but worth visiting holiday destinations of the Ionian Sea. It is located on the north-western part of mainland Greece which is blessed with a lush and green landscape. Parga is not as famous as other places in the area like Corfu, Kefalonia and Lefkada. Still Parga looks like Read More

CATEGORY: Greece

Being one of the smallest countries in the world, Greece is blessed with a long coastline. There are 8 500 miles (13,676 km) of shore offering the most spectacular beaches in the world. Greece features up to 6 000 big and small islands in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian Seas. At least 50 islands are Read More

Greece Vacation – Agios Ioannis Pelion

Greece Vacation – Agios Ioannis Pelion

The rising sun and emerald crystal water the of the Aegean Sea glittering under the clear blue sky – that is the view I used to see every morning during my Greece vacation in Agios Ioannis Pelion. We decided to spend our summer holiday in the region of Volos Greece because we were amazed by Read More

Map of Greece

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Places in Greece

Corfu

Corfu Island

Thousands of people come to Corfu Island every year to have the best time of their life. This place is the hottest nightlife spot of all Ionian Islands. Read more

Lefkada

Lefkada Island

Lefkada is located in South Ionian Sea. Until recently, the island was visited mostly by Greeks but today, it is experiencing a tourist boom. Read more

Kefalonia

Kefalonia Island

Kefalonia is part of a chain of Ionian Islands. This Greek island is not only beaches, but also sun and fun. A vacation on the biggest of the Ionian Islands is more intriguing than this! Read more

Zakynthos

Zakynthos (Zante)

Zakynthos is a top holiday destination for people who love Mediterranean nature, beautiful beaches, crazy entertainment and good food. Read more

Skopelos

Skopelos Island

Looking at this fabulous place in Aegean Sea, one may ask himself is the island a natural wonder or a God creation? More people are coming to Skopelos to find out the answer for themselves. Read more

Thassos

Thassos Island

Thassos is an island close the northern coast of Greece. It is also called “the green island” thanks to its abundant vegetation. Read more

Halkidiki

Halkidiki Peninsula

Halkidiki Peninsula features great climate –in spring and fall it is warmer and sunnier than the rest of the territory of Northern Greece while in the summer it is cooler with lower temperatures. Read more

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