Greece

Visit the mythical land of Greece and the Greek Islands – a truly perfect place to explore its mountainous landscapes, take advantage of its incredible weather, its many islands, its long sandy beaches and much more. It really is a beautiful country.

Every year Greece attracts millions of visitors from all over Europe. The following provides information about Greece and the Greek Islands, so that you can enjoy the perfect getaway!

Weather

The weather in Greece is fairly uniforn throughout the country. Because of its geographical position, Greece and the Greek Islands have mild winters and warm summers, cooled by seasonal winds. The summer has lots of sunshine and very little rainfall which means that you are guaranteed a great summer holiday!

Weather: Air Temperature in Greece, in °C
April May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Athens 15 21,4 27,8 28,7 27,2 24,2 16,8
Corfu 14,2 19,2 24,6 27,8 25,5 21,8 17,4
Iraklio 15,7 20,2 25,9 26,4 26,1 24,5 18,9
Rhodes 16 20,3 25,6 27,4 26,8 25,0 20,2

Culture

Because of its location, at the junction between the east and the west, Greece is a country with diverse cultures and great interests. There have also been many occupations held by the greek people throughout history.

Greeks are extremely passionate and proud of their culture, country and they speak of it often.

The major composites of the Greek culture are traditions, religion, music, language, food and wines.

Food and Drink

Greek cuisine is famous for its amazing taste of its food and wines.
Some dishes are the same everywhere in Greece, whereas some others are local culinary specialties or same dishes cooked in different ways (ie. in the Greek islands). Popular dishes include:
Horiatiki Salata: Also know as “Greek salad”, the horiatiki is a mix of fresh tomatoes, olives, cucumber, onions, green pepper, feta cheese, olive oil and oregano.

Feta cheese: The famous Greek cheese can also be eaten alone, as a meze, with olive oil and oregano.

Moussaka: This famous Greek dish has a base made of potatoes topped with eggplants onions, minced beef and béchamel.

The well known Greek drink is Ouzo - It is a strong alcohol, drinkable straight with ice or with a bit of water. It is ideal to drink with all kinds of mezedes. The best ouzo is made in Lesvo (or Mytilini) and the best trades are Ouzo Plomariou and Barbayanni.

Beaches

One of the main attractions of Greece and the Greek Islands are its 13,676 km of coastlines anf its beaches decorating these coasts. You will definiteky find the beach of your dreams whether that is one with long white sandy beaches, turquoise crystal waters or a smaller beach surrounded by huge cliffs or pine and palm tree forests!

All of the beaches have their own beauty and charm and we are certain that you will find the one that is perfect for you!

Topless sunbathing is allowed on all of Greece’s beaches and for the more adventurous of you, there are some naturist beaches found in every location.

Archaeological sites
There are some fascinating and beautiful archaeological sites to be found all over Greece:
The Acropolis of Athens: also known as the sacred rock, it is considered as Europe’s most important ancient monument. The Parthenon Temple stands in the middle of the Acropolis and is an architectural splendour.
The Site of Ancient Olympia: Ancient Olympia is situated in an area of ouststanding natural beauty. It is dedicated to the father of all Gods – Zeus. It is also the place that saw the very first Olympic Games in the 7th century BC.
The site of Knossos: Knossos is the most important and best preserved palace of the Minoan Civilization. It is also a place connected to the story of Icaros around 2,000 BC.
The Site of Delphi: This site was discovered in 1893 by the French School of Archaeology. It is the most important oracle of pagan Greece ever built.
The Site of Delos: Delos is included in the World’s Cultural Heritage and is protected by the UNESCO. It is a little islet situated a few miles from the island of Mykonos, in the centre of the Cycades. It is considered one of the most important Pan Hellenic sanctuaries of Greece.
The site Mycenae: This site is considered the most important Mycenaean site and witnesses the Mycenaean civilisation. It is the legendry home of Atreides.