Holidays to Greece

Posted on September 22, 2010 by admin

Greece Holidays

For holidays mainland Greece offers plenty in the way of beautiful beaches, beautiful scenery and historical and cultural places of interest.

Halkidiki is a unique holiday destination with its three fingers of land boasting beautiful sandy beaches, fringed by palm trees, jutting out into the deep blue sea.
For a low-key, relatively unspoilt holiday destination, Parga is ideal, with a pretty harbour nestled between two lovely sandy beaches. Parga is also an excellent base for exploring some of the Greek Islands in the area during your holidays.

The Peleponnese is situated in the most southerly point of mainland Greece and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mythical land, holidays in the Peleponnese offer stunning beaches, delightful villages and intriguing ancient ruins.

Sivota, situated on the north-west coast of Greece, is a peaceful, unspoilt holiday destination surrounded by lush green forests of cypress, pine and olive trees.

The capital Athens is a vibrant city enriched with a long history, a major holiday attraction being the Acropolis with the breathtaking Parthenon at its centre.

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Greek Island Holidays

Another popular choice for holidays are the Greek Islands, they consist of over 6,000 islands and islets, although only 227 of the islands are inhabited and only 78 have more than 100 inhabitants. Greek Island destinations are listed below: -

Crete holidays

Crete is the largest Greek Island and is located at the southern edge of the Aegean Sea, the climate here is considered to be the healthiest in Europe. Crete has a diverse coastline made up of vast sandy beaches, rocky inlets and pebble shores. Crete is an island of mountains, valleys and a very green landscape, dotted with interesting villages, monasteries, castles and churches. For the younger crowd, Crete holiday resorts such as Malia are known as party central, but those looking for more peaceful evenings will also find many holiday resorts to suit.

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Holidays in the Sporades Islands

Situated to the east of the Greek mainland, the Sporades islands are renowned for their stunning beaches and scenic coves, perfect for a relaxing beach holiday.

Hot Holiday Offers features Alonisso holidays, Skiathos holidays and Skopelos holidays.

Holidays in the Ionian Islands

Situated to the west of the Greek mainland in the Ionian Sea, the Ionian Islands boast captivating landscapes with their dramatic mountains, green valleys and glorious beaches. With wonderfully hot summers and mild wet winters, the islands are covered in a blanket of greenery scattered with many beautiful wild flowers, cypress trees and olive groves.

Hot Holiday Offers features Corfu holidays, Kefalonia holidays, Lefkada/Lefkas holidays, Paxos holidays and Zakynthos / Zante holidays.

Holidays in the Dodecanese

Close to Turkey in the most easterly point of the Aegean sea, with mild winters and wonderfully refreshing summers, this group of islands are known for their superb climate.

History buffs won’t be disappointed, there are plenty of archaeological sites and important landmarks to discover. Enchanting beaches and wonderful scenery complete the picture making these islands an excellent holiday destination.

Hot Holiday Offers features Halki holidays, Kalymnos holidays, Kos holidays, Rhodes holidays and Symi holidays.

Holidays in the Cyclades

South-east of the Greece mainland, holidays in this part of Greece are really something special. With mild winters and cool summers, thanks to the meltemia winds, the climate here is dry and healthy. White-washed cubed shaped houses, pretty windmills, golden beaches, vineyards and more make up the captivating scenery on this group of islands.

Hot Holiday Offers features Ios holidays, Mykonos holidays, Naxos holidays, Paros holidays, Santorini holidays and Syros holidays.

Food & Drink in Greece

Greek cuisine is typically Mediterranean, ingredients commonly used in Greek cooking are olive oil, vegetables, bread, olives, cheese, yoghurt and aubergine. Honey and nuts are used frequently in Greek desserts. During your Greece holiday you should definitely try Meze, a collection of small dishes of delicious foods often served with ouzo or local wines.  For coffee lovers, Greek frappe coffee is a foam-covered drink served cold, or try the regular Greek coffee which is unfiltered and served thick and strong.  Local beers, wines and local specialities such as ouzo and raki are also readily available.

Nightlife in the Greek Islands

If you are looking for lively clubbing hotspots in the Greek Islands then Rhodes or Crete are your best options. The other islands range from offering a busier entertainment scene to very low-key bars and restaurants so your Greek Island holiday can be as energetic or as relaxed as you like.

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Holiday destination highlights: Sunshine, History, Culture, Beaches

Flight time from the UK to Greece mainland: Approx. 3-4 hours

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