Holiday Destinations in Greece

Located in the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations not only among Europeans, but among the holiday makers of the world.

So if you are planning to spend this holiday in Greece be sure to plan your vacation well ahead of time only with us! Greece attracts tourists from all over the world and round the year. The mesmerizing culture, history and landscape of Greece will surely give the pleasure of holiday you never enjoyed before! Starting from the scenic beauty of nature to the Greek architecture, there are lot to explore in Greece.
If you are a nature lover or looking for a destination to spend the holidays in solace then Greece is the ultimate place for you. The romantic ambience of Greece also attracts many honeymoon makers from all over the world. The rocky coasts, sand dunes, golden beaches, gorges, natural water falls, caves, rivers along with the collection of rare bird species make Greece the ideal place for eco tourism.

Tourist Attractions in Greece

Each city of Greece has its own glory and historical legacy that will simply make you spell bound. Greece is full of architectural splendors.Some of them are as follows:-

• Athens

It is a metropolitan city where there is a coexistence of the old structures and the new multi storey buildings. The most important place to see in Athens is the Acropolis or the Sacred Rock. At the center of Acropolis, stands the world famous temple, Parthenon or Temple of Athena Parthenos, which has become the symbol of the rich Greek culture and classical Greek architecture.
Other Attractions are:-

1. Syntagma Square
2. The Plaka
3. Port of Piraeus
4. National Archaeological Museum of Athens

• Meteora
  Perched on the top of rocks, the monasteries at Meteora are just amazing to see and one of the most popular places in Greece.

• Delphi
  Situated 180 kilometer from Athens, Delphi is another most popular archaeological site thronged by hundreds of visitors every day. Delphi is believed to be the place where the earth meets the heaven. The Sanctuary of Apollo comprising of ancient temples in ruined state, Delphi museum, series of old buildings, an ancient stadium are some of the things to be seen here.

• Array of Islands
  If you like want to have fun on the beaches, then turn your attention towards the islands of Greece. Array of islands on the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean are waiting for you where you can spend a relaxed holiday in the midst of nautral beauty and ancient heritage of the towns.

Some of the famous islands of Greece:-

1. Crete
2. Cyclades Islands Ionian Islands
3. Dodecanese
4. Rhodes Island

Other Attractions of Greece

• The Acropolis of Athens
• Medieval city of Rhodes
• The Monasteries of Daphni (Attica)
• Ossios Lucas (Central Greece)
• Nea Moni (New Monastery) of Chios
• Olympia
• Monastery complex of Aghio Oros
• monastery of Aghios Ioannis Theologos
• The Cave of the Apocalypse
• Pythagoreio
• Heraion
• Monastery complex of Meteora
• The Temple of Epicurean Apollo
• Mystras
• Early Christian and Byzantine Thessalonica.

Popular Beaches in Greece

The land of Greece offers you the extensive sandy beaches as well as olden sand. The water of the Mediterranean sea being warm gives you a comfortable experience as well. The land of Greece is blessed with an extensive coastal area as well as the most amazing beaches. These beaches are full of life and fun and is perfect for spending a romantic vacation or a vacation with the friends and family.Some of them are as follows:-

• Sarakiniko beach this beach offers you an amazing experience.


• The Egremnoi beach is also has a place among the Popular beaches in Greece. According to some it is the best kept secret of Greece. The scenic beauty of this beach is amazing and the water is turquoise blue in color this gives the beach experience a touch of class.


• Myrtos beach
is the best beach in Greece. The popularity of the beach is much because of the great water and white colored pebbles give the back an aura of its own.

Accommodation in Greece

If you are thinking about where to stay while vacationing at Greece, then let us assure there are plenty of accommodation facilities available in Greece. Accommodation in Greece are again of various categories that suit your budget and meet your preferences. You can make yourself suitable in any of the hotels in Greece. Hotels are luxury, standard, budget friendly, traditional guest house so on. If you are a student and do not want to spend much on accommodation, then you can make arrangement in the youth hostels to stay . There are also campsites in some of the exotic places of Greece. You can also rent a room or apartment while vacationing .

Shopping in Greece

Holiday is never complete without a little bit of shopping. While vacationing here get some wonderful Greek memorabilia from the Plaka area in Athens. Last minute shopping can be also done from the airports .

Last Updated on 21/03/2011