Greece Holidays

Q: Where is the best nightlife in Greece?

You’ll find great nightlife in both Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as all over the Greek Islands. Where’s best really depends on what sort of nightlife you’re looking for. For all-night dancing, Mykonos is usually considered to be Greece’s top party island as Mykonos Town is filled with cool clubs. And Zante, Santorini, and Crete aren’t too far behind. But the truth is that pretty much any destination will have lively resorts and quieter havens. For a non-club scene, check out Greece’s old towns where you can enjoy drinks in the cosy backstreet tavernas.

Q: Which public holidays are celebrated in Greece?

Christmas, New Year, and Easter are celebrated across Greece. There are also a few other holidays like National Day on 25th March, and The Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on 15th August. This mid-summer event is a great time to join in with the traditional festivals that take place across the country. One important thing to remember is that Sundays in Greece are treated a bit like public holidays, with most shops shut. Although you may find some stores open in the main tourist centres, remember that Sundays are usually pretty quiet.

Q: Which part of Greece has the best beaches?

The Greek Islands are known for their top beaches. The south and west coasts of Mykonos are good choices for soft sandy stretches. And the beaches overlooking Kefalos Bay in Kos offer lovely views across the rocky landscape. If you want to try something a bit different to the classic white sand scenes, make sure to visit Crete or Santorini. Santorini’s Kokkini Beach is backed by deep red cliffs that look like they’re from another planet. And Crete’s Elafonisi Beach has a soft pink colour thanks to the pink shells in the area.

Q: What can you see in Greece in seven days?

Seven days is plenty of time to explore Athens, or even to spend a few days in the city before having a relaxing break on one of the islands. But if you really want to see all sides of Greece in just one week, definitely consider booking a trip to Crete. This is the country’s largest island, and it pretty much has a little bit of everything. On the north coast, in places like Chania and Heraklion, you can get a glimpse of Greece’s history and culture. And the island’s mountainous centre is a great example of the country’s natural beauty.

Q: How many days in Greece is enough?

If you’re planning to stay in just one place, seven days is a good amount of time to explore the must-sees. And, depending on where you are, you might even be able to visit two destinations in one week. But if you want to island-hop around the country, or venture outside the main tourist spots, you might want to give yourself a little more time so you don’t feel rushed. There’s a lot more to see in Greece than just its beaches.

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East meets West on the Aegean

The country may be renowned for its exquisite coastline – but there’s a lot more to Greece holidays than the beach. Come for the sun and stay for the ancient ruins, world-class museums, fantastic food, and that Greek zest for life. Often called the birthplace of Western civilisation, modern Greece is a sensory overload of all its history – Byzantine, Italian, Ottoman, and Balkan influences are felt throughout the country.

The north is home to some of Greece’s most impressive sites, including cosmopolitan Thessaloniki, misty Ioannina, and the precipitous monasteries perched on huge rock formations in Meteora. Bustling Athens dominates the south, and scattered around the mainland are some 6000 islands, each holding its own secrets.

The stunning landscapes of Greece

Holidays to Greece will give you ample time to discover the country’s incredibly diverse landscape. Its coastline boasts pink sand beaches, azure waters, swaying palm trees and endless swimming spots.

There are petrified forests, hiking trails through pine-scented woods, villages and churches hewn into hillsides, and ancient ruins galore. Adrenaline junkies rejoice – strong winds will appeal to kitesurfers, deep gorges offer prime bungee jumping spots, and 4x4s will help you discover off-the-beaten-path beaches.

Greece holidays are like no other

You’ll taste some of the most delicious food of your life here. Sun-ripened fruit and vegetables, heavenly olive oil, meat grilled over open flames, tangy feta, honey-infused desserts. Coffee is served thick and sweet, ouzo is poured ice-cold, home-made wine is on offer at nearly every taverna and music and dancing accompany most evenings and local festivities. Greece is a country that loves life, and invites you to do the same.

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Greece Holidays

East meets West on the Aegean

The stunning landscapes of Greece

Greece holidays are like no other

EXPLORE REGIONS IN GREECE

Crete

Rhodes

Corfu

Halkidiki

Kos

Skiathos

Peloponnese

Santorini

Mykonos

Alonissos Island

Athens Coast

Zante

Skopelos Island

Athens

Kefalonia

Thessaloniki

Central Greece

Lefkada

Parga Area

Holidays we think you'll like in Greece

Catch a sunset

Visit the islands

The Acropolis

Greek dance

Easter

Celebration of the Greek Revolution

Greek tavernas

Meze

Day trips from Athens

Exploring Crete

Agios Ioannis Beach, Mykonos

Aqualand, Corfu

Alexander Roma, Zante

Cyprus Square, Rhodes

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