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Central Greece Holidays

A Greek region with masses to offer

Central Greece holidays are dazzling due to the sheer number of places to see and things to do. First up is cosmopolitan Athens, Greece’s capital, home to world-class museums, lively neighbourhoods, exciting restaurants and, of course, the Acropolis. Heading east you’ll come across archaeological sites including the mysterious Delphi. Press on, passing small traditional villages until you come to the eastern coast where you’ll find charming seaside hamlets like Parga and vast expanses of beach on which you can relax. As you head north, you’ll uncover the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora, with its otherworldly monasteries that sit atop towering rock formations seemingly suspended in the sky.

In the surrounding area you’ll find rolling farmland and quaint villages where foodies will find their heaven, sampling locally made goats’ cheese, delicious cured meats and handmade pasta. Holidays to Central Greece also offer plenty to keep adventure lovers happy, no matter what the season. In winter there’s great skiing and snowboarding to be found in the mountains, while there are hundreds of hiking and mountain bike trails that can be enjoyed year-round. The region is also criss-crossed with rivers, which can be discovered on thrilling rafting or kayak trips. Wherever you go in Central Greece, there’s no doubt you’ll have an absolute blast.

All resorts in Central Greece

Parga
Sivota

Three tips for a top trip

Buy a museum pass
With so many world-class cultural attractions and museums to see in Athens, you’ll get the best bang for your buck by purchasing a museum pass.
Brush up on mythology
Central Greece’s history is the stuff of legend. At important archaeological sites, it’s worth paying for a local tour guide who’ll bring everything to life.
Find the best meze
In Volos, eating meze and drinking ‘tsipuro’ is elevated to an art form. Swap dinner for small plates of salted fish, tasty olives and marinated veggies.

Best attractions to see in Central Greece

    Meteora

    At this Unesco World Heritage Site you can wonder at giant rock columns that are topped – rather surreally – with a remarkable complex of Byzantine monasteries.

    Delphi

    For the ancient Greeks, Delphi represented the centre of the Earth. What remains is a fantastic complex of ruins where you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

    The Acropolis

    Many argue that Western civilisation started at the Acropolis and the Parthenon temple that sits on it. You can spend a day soaking up the history here.

    Your Central Greece questions, answered

    Along the western coast you’ll find plenty of beach towns, such as colourful Parga. To the east is Evia Island, connected to the mainland by a bridge.

    In cities like Athens and Volos, public transport is great. If you’re planning on exploring further out into the region, consider renting a car for more freedom.

    Central Greece is a real crowd-pleaser – nature lovers, adventure seekers, gourmet fans, ancient historians and culture buffs will all find plenty to keep them entertained.