Greece popular resorts. The best resorts in Greece. Cultural and excursion holidays in Greece

Best resorts Greece are waiting for vacationers all year round, the beach season opens in April and ends in October. Figuring out exactly where to go is not so easy - there are too many offers designed for a wide variety of guests. These are cities with a rich historical past, and the ruins of ancient Athens and Sparta, and islands with golden sandy beaches. So, which Greek resorts are ideal for a beach holiday?

The best places in Greece for a beach holiday

Crete

Crete- the largest and insanely popular among tourists. Located in the south, it is famous for its sandy and pebble beaches, an abundance of attractions and a high level of service. There is not only popular places, but also those where you can immediately forget about civilization. Those who want to be alone with nature should visit the beaches in Balos Bay, which can only be reached by ship - here you can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery. You can soak up the pink sand on the most popular beach of Crete - Elafonisi. Crete offers beach resorts a variety of directions, for every taste, which attracts a large number of tourists every year.

Corfu Island

One of the most beautiful islands throughout the Mediterranean it is considered Corfu, surrounded by greenery. It is also one of the elite resorts - the most concentrated expensive hotels Greece. Sandy beaches with golden sand, azure sea, rich underwater world, olive and cypress groves, numerous green forests and citrus orchards. All this will not leave any tourist indifferent.

For the quiet family vacation Peninsula resorts are ideal Halkidiki with greens pine forests, white sandy beaches, excellent service and a variety of entertainment for both adults and children. The island is considered one of the most environmentally friendly tourist centers, and its developed infrastructure creates all conditions for a comfortable stay. The main resorts: Afitos, Kassandra, Kallithea, Hanioti, Pefkohori and many others never cease to amaze with their beauty.

It is considered one of the fashionable islands of Greece Mykonos, where celebrities often relax: artists, politicians, actors and singers. The island is also famous for its nudist beaches and big amount entertainment venues. The most famous beaches are Paradise and SuperParadise. Mykonos - beautiful place for surfing, it is not without reason that it is called the island of the winds.

One of the five most beautiful islands in the world. The main thing it can boast of is its exotic beaches: Perissa and Kamari with black volcanic sand, Akrotiri with red sand. In addition, everywhere guests will find a developed infrastructure: a huge number of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and sports centers. Perivolos beach is the largest beach in Santorini, its length is about 3 km, there are things to do here marine species sports and then recuperate in cozy cafes and restaurants.

Sunny Rhodes- invariably enjoys enormous popularity compared to other Greek islands. Here you can organically combine a relaxing holiday on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea with east coast islands and active in its western part on the coast Aegean Sea. The island has good equipped beaches with a gentle entrance, so you can always find perfect place to swim and sunbathe to your heart's content.

Speaking about the best resorts in Greece, one cannot fail to mention Athens Riviera. It unites several resorts located on the mainland near the center of Athens. For those who want to combine beach holiday with inspection

The resorts of Greece have a mild Mediterranean climate, warm waters of the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas, sandy and pebble beaches, small rocky coves, a landscaped coastal area and a developed entertainment infrastructure. In almost all resorts the season lasts from May to October. Many beaches are equipped for activities aquatic species sports. In addition, Greece is rich in architectural and historical attractions that preserve the heritage of different cultures and eras. You can always combine it with excursions in the surrounding area.

Crete is the largest resort area and the most big Island Greece, washed by the waters of the Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean seas. The main resorts are located in the northern and eastern parts of the island, where the beaches are protected from the southern winds by mountains. Crete consists of 4 administrative units (nomes): Chania, Heraklion, Lasithi and Rethymnon.

The western part of the island, which thanks to the rich cultural and architectural heritage preserved from the times of the Byzantines and Venetians, is called “Venice without canals”. The Venetian port with narrow streets and ancient buildings is a unique business card region. - the most mountainous part of the island. The beaches are mostly sandy; the largest, over 15 km long, is located in the northern part. Heraklion is the administrative center of the island with resorts for every taste, including a prestigious one with fashionable hotels or one that attracts hippies from all over the world. Resorts attract tourists, especially young people, with a large number of restaurants, bars, clubs and discos. Lasithi, the eastern part of the island, has the most luxury resorts. Most large resort region - . The beaches of Agios Nikolaos are sandy and pebble, some of them are well protected from the winds and, thanks to the gentle entrance to the sea, are suitable for families with children. Luxury resort offers vacationers highly comfortable hotels and many entertainment venues.

Chalkidiki is a peninsula in the Aegean Sea, shaped like a trident, the three “fingers” of which are the peninsulas of Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos. The mountain ranges protect the peninsula well from the winds, so the sea is calm and the water warms up well. Even in the hottest summer months, Halkidiki is covered in greenery. Kassandra is the western “finger” of Halkidiki, considered the most environmentally friendly resort area peninsula. Vacationers have sandy beaches, pine forests and a developed tourist infrastructure at their disposal. Sithonia is the middle “finger” of the Halkidiki peninsula, offering a quiet and relaxing holiday for families with children and those who like to retire. On Mount Athos, the eastern “finger” of Chalkidiki, there is a monastic autonomous republic.

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands, famous for one of the seven wonders of the world - the no longer existing statue of the Colossus of Rhodes and the valley of exotic butterflies. On west coast The islands have more winds and waves, the beaches are mostly pebble. Windsurfers especially like to come here. Eastern Bank It is distinguished by an abundance of bays, calm seas and sandy beaches. Quiet and calm resorts are suitable for family holidays; the resort is for lovers of noisy entertainment and active recreation.

Corfu (Kerkyra) is the northernmost of the Ionian islands. Softer than southern islands, the climate favorably affects the growth of vegetation, which is why it is considered the greenest of all the Greek islands. Many Corfu resorts are elite and respectable. The island has both sandy and pebble beaches, many of which, due to their gently sloping entrance to the sea, are suitable for families with children. The relative privacy of small coves will appeal to lovers of peace and tranquility.

Kos is a resort island of the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Thanks to a large number Flowering gardens, parks and meadows were called the “Garden of the Aegean Sea”. The beaches on the island are small pebbles and sandy, many of them are equipped for water sports such as surfing, yachting, diving and windsurfing.

Athens is the Greek capital, harmoniously combining modernity and antiquity. While relaxing at local resorts, you should definitely visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora, National Museum archeology and Old city Plaka. There are many well-equipped and spacious sandy beaches in the Athens area, many of them suitable for families with children. Vouliagmeni is a respectable resort: five- and four-star hotels, SPA centers, expensive restaurants. In Glyfada, three-star and four-star hotels are located close to the beach. Paleo Faliro is a prestigious area located near the center of Athens. The resort is suitable for both beach holidays and business tourism. Nea Makri attracts vacationers with its long sandy beaches. For a relaxing beach holiday, tourists usually choose the Saronida resort.

Peloponnese - a peninsula washed by the waters of the Aegean and Ionian seas, the southernmost part mainland Greece. There are much fewer hotels on the peninsula than in other Greek resorts. The beaches of the Peloponnese are predominantly sandy, less often interspersed with small pebbles. Resorts north coast more focused on holidays with children, South coast attracts tourists with deserted beaches with picturesque landscapes. The peninsula is famous for its rich historical heritage and architectural monuments of different periods: the temples of Corinth, Olympia and Nemea, ancient Mycenae, the ghost town of Mystras, the fortress in Tiryns, medieval Nafplio, the amphitheater in Epidaurus, etc. It is also convenient to travel from the peninsula day trips to other regions of Greece.

Loutraki is a small resort town on the shores of the Corinthian Gulf, one of the most popular in Southern Greece. Among other places for relaxation, it is distinguished by the presence of a hydrotherapy center with therapeutic mineral waters. The beaches of Loutraki are small and large pebble. There are many taverns, restaurants and nightclubs on the embankment; Loutraki also houses a casino - the largest on the Balkan Peninsula. Lovers educational recreation attracted by the convenient location of the city relative to famous historical places and archaeological excavations: Delphi, Corinth, Nafplio, Mycenae, Olympia, etc.

Zakynthos) is considered one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Ionian Sea. Tourists can expect sandy and pebble beaches, small picturesque coves and caves covered pine forests mountains, olive and almond groves. Laganas, the largest resort center island, is famous for one of the longest sandy beaches in all of Greece. The sandy Alykes beach with a shallow and gentle entrance to the sea is suitable for families with children.

The resort of Kastoria is widely known for its fur factories. This small town surrounded on three sides water surface picturesque mountain lake Orestiada. It is not customary to swim in it, so there are no beaches as such. The picturesque slopes of Mount Vigla are visible from almost any part of the city. Kastoria is clean Mountain air, not hot summer ( average temperature+25 ºС), excellent conditions for fishing, rowing, water skiing or sailing.

Santorini (Thira) is an island of volcanic origin located in the southern Aegean Sea, and the most famous of Cyclades Islands. The volcano on the island is active, but seismologists strictly monitor its activity, so tourists have no reason to worry. Due to the terrain features, there is no tall buildings, while the unique flavor of the island has been preserved: narrow ancient streets, snow-white houses, blue domes of churches. Santorini has beaches with white, red and black sand, deep waters and a gentler entrance to the sea.

The tourism business is thriving and is ready to offer its guests Better conditions for relax. It is here that the Acropolis with the temple of the goddess Athena - the Parthenon - rises majestically in the center of the city.

Perhaps Athens is the resort from which acquaintance with Greece should begin.

Thessaloniki

The second largest city in the country and an important port is the Greek resort of Thessaloniki. The city is the capital of Macedonia and is located in the north of the Greek Republic.

In addition to the city's strong cultural scene, Thessaloniki has a reputation for vibrant nightlife. In addition to a large number of archaeological excavations that can be seen right on the streets of the city, exhibition halls, museums and theaters, there are modern boutiques, nightclubs, restaurants and historical sights of Thessaloniki, which every tourist must visit: the famous "White Tower" on the embankment, serfs walls, tomb of King Philip, Triumphal Arch, Basilica of St. Demetrius, Aristotle Square and many others.

Kastoria

Kastoria is a resort town in Greece, which is a quiet cubby at an altitude of 650 m above sea level, located in Western Macedonia.

A resort for those who are not interested in a beach holiday! In the vicinity of the town there is only Mountain Lake Orestiada, where it is not customary to swim. The city gained its fame outside the country thanks to the large number of fur factories built in it.

Here you can easily find a high-quality fur coat of the desired model, even for the most demanding buyer! All the most beautiful fur coats from Greece brought home are bought in Kastoria.

Pieria

In the southern part central Macedonia one of the regions of Greece is located - Pieria. South and west of Pieria - mountain ranges, this is where the three main mountains of Greece end: Olympus, Titar and Pieria.

The capital of Pieria is the city of Katerini. There is everything for relaxation here: a wonderful coast with golden sands, hotels of different categories, shops, restaurants, rich excursion program. The advantage of Pieria: proximity to Thessaloniki and the possibility of a tireless trip to Athens;

Just 5 km from Katerini is the picturesque village of Litochoro at the foot of Mount Olympus: from here you can climb to the very top of the mountain, which was once the “apartment” of the gods;

About 15 km from Katerini there is a small town - the resort of Leptokaria, which has recently become popular among tourists from Russia. Leptokaria has to offer comfortable conditions for accommodation, clean sea, interesting entertainment and so far a large number of tourists from European countries, which is pretty good, especially for those who would like to take a break from the Russian mentality and improve their English. This place in Greece is an excellent opportunity to achieve these goals.

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Another resort in Greece - the city of Volos - is the country's third largest port and has an excellent location.

Volos is approximately equidistant from Thessaloniki and Athens, allowing for a stress-free journey to two important cities in Greece.

The resort has everything you need for a good holiday: beautiful beaches, cozy hotels and villas, shops and good transport links allowing you to get to the desired corners of Greece.

Resorts of the island part of Greece

Crete

The largest of the resorts on the island part of Greece is the island of Crete. Crete is the southernmost part of Europe. It is washed by three seas at once: the Aegean, Ionian and Libyan.

The island's landscape is very diverse: mountains and plains, rocky shores and cliffs, bays and coves, wide strips of sandy beaches and picturesque rivers and lakes.

Corfu is known to tourists from all over the world for one of its main attractions of Corfu - the canal of love in the town of Sidari: legend says that everyone who swims in it will find their love in the near future. Movie and extravagant stars love to relax in Corfu.

Kos

Greece boasts one of the cleanest corners of the planet on its territory - a very small resort - the island of Kos.

Kos is an island located in the Aegean Sea. It will be equally good here for lovers relaxing holiday, both youth and families with children.

Famous resort places of the island:

Kardamen,
Kefalos,
Kamari,
Marmari,
Mastichari,
Tigaki.

Zakynthos

Resort in Greece with a unique underwater world and stunningly beautiful natural landscape- Zakynthos island. Absolutely everyone will be interested here!

The snow-white sandy beaches of Zakynthos have a length of 123 km. The island is a paradise for lovers of water sports and connoisseurs of underwater beauty: you can see underwater caves and sunken ships.

The island is ready to offer accommodation for any group of tourists: from economical 2* hotel options to luxurious 5* apartments.

Popular resorts:

Laganas,
Kalamaki,
Vasilikos,
Agrassi,
Tsilivi.

Santorini

Each country has its own flavor. The highlight resorts in Greece is the island of Santorini.

How can Santorini surprise even the most discerning tourist?
Beaches of red and black volcanic sand, unique architecture of white buildings with blue roofs, fresh flowers in pots in almost every home. The island is the most romantic place in all of Greece.

Santorini owes its origin to a volcanic eruption. From the observation deck of the island you can see the crater of the volcano.

Resorts of peninsular Greece

Peloponnese

In the south of Greece there is a resort that gives you the opportunity to touch antiquity - the Peloponnese Peninsula. The peninsula is washed by two seas: the Aegean and Ionian.

Each end of the “trident” is a resort place:

Kassandra Peninsula (resort with cleanest beaches, one of best places in Greece for a beach holiday),
Sithonia (a paradise for lovers of secluded relaxation surrounded by pristine natural beauty),
Athos (Agios Oros) (place of concentration huge amount Byzantine monasteries, kingdom of monks).

Halkidiki is often compared to a hand extending its three fingers (peninsulas) into the Aegean Sea. The best beaches in Greece can be visited and seen while relaxing in Halkidiki.

Greece is ready to offer resorts for any financial income.
Any tourist age category will find his favorite corner in Greece.

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Conventionally, the weather in Greece can be divided into three seasons. The beach season lasts from May to October, when the air temperature reaches +25C and above. The most comfortable time for tourists is in the first half of May and early June.

From December to April people come to the country to ride alpine skiing, and fashionistas who buy fur coats in Greece are also becoming more active.

The high season lasts from June to September, when prices skyrocket, as does the flow of vacationers. In July and August it is very hot, about +40C and above, and the water temperature rises to +27C.

The velvet season begins in September. In autumn the heat subsides, but the sea still remains warm. There are much fewer tourists, but there is a lot of fresh fruit.

Where to stay in Greece

The choice of hotels in Greece is very large for every taste and budget. Let's look at the most popular of them.

Five star hotels

Candia Maris- offers vacationers a choice of 220 rooms, 8 suites in the main building, 28 bungalows with views of the Mediterranean Sea. Own sandy beach, several swimming pools, restaurants and bars, tennis courts, fitness center and even Orthodox Church The hotel premises will provide a comfortable stay all year round.
Minos Imperial- in addition to standard rooms, it offers VIP suites with private pools. The hotel has its own sandy beach, equipped with everything you need. For children there is a mini-water park, a mini-club and a playground.
Terra Maris- another hotel with bungalows and a sandy beach. The hotel's infrastructure includes outdoor and indoor swimming pools, restaurants, bars, shops, a beauty salon, a fitness center and much more. There are water attractions for children.

4 star hotels

Agapi Beach- the hotel is located on the first coastline. Includes a main five-story building and a bungalow. For vacationers there is a sandy beach with free sun loungers and umbrellas, several swimming pools, shops, a conference room, and children's playgrounds.
Aldemar Cretan Village- a bungalow complex on the seashore. Beach accessories are provided free of charge. For vacationers there is a pizzeria, a tavern, swimming pools, including sea water, laundry, amphitheater, night club and much more.
Grecotel Club Marine Palace- another decent hotel offering standard rooms and bungalows. The hotel beach is sandy, and they provide you with all the accessories you need for a seaside holiday.

Three star hotels

Forum Hotel- the hotel is located on the second coastline, about 100 meters to the pebble beach. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for a fee. There is a water sports center, several restaurants, a shop, bars, and a fitness center on site.
Stella Village- located 150 meters from the sandy beach. The hotel has an amphitheater, a small church, a shop, a tavern, and several swimming pools.
Nautilus Barbati- from it to the sand and pebble beach about 600 meters. A restaurant, bar, TV lounge, and two swimming pools for adults and children are open for vacationers.

Popular resorts in Greece

Crete- the most popular tourist island Europe. The swimming season here is the longest, opening in April. On the northern shore the water is warmer, so best hotels located right here. Developed infrastructure The island is combined with ancient monuments and secluded villages. Cultural life concentrated in the city of Heraklion.
Rhodes- The shores of the island are indented with capes and bays. In the west, Rhodes is washed by the Aegean Sea, here you can often find surfers on the pebble beaches, and in the east the beaches are sandy, and the Mediterranean Sea is quieter and calmer. Famous medieval city with high fortress walls.
Corfu- a resort with picturesque villages and lush vegetation. There is a large medieval complex with valuable architectural monuments. The most popular resorts among tourists are Moraitika and Messonghi with long sandy beaches and a gentle slope into the sea.
Santorini- the colorful island is dotted with snow-white houses, and the beaches of the Aegean Sea attract with black sand and views of the volcano. Monuments of the ancient Cycladic civilization have been preserved here.
Zakynthos- famous for its beautiful bays, pebble and sandy beaches, bizarre rocks and grottoes. On the island there is a reserve with rare animals - caretta turtles and monachus seals.
Kos- for its amazingly beautiful nature it was called the “garden of the Aegean Sea”. It attracts vacationers with its cleanest beaches and rich cultural and historical heritage. It is a comfortable place to relax for both families with children and young people, for whom the doors of dozens of entertainment establishments open at night.
Halkidiki- a peninsula with impressively picturesque landscapes and the best sandy beaches in the country. The largest hotel complexes in the eastern Mediterranean are located here. On the peninsula you can find everything from nightclubs and bars to casinos and snow-white yachts.
Athens- the capital of country, Big City with unique historical monuments. Athens is interesting primarily for amateurs excursion holidays, so it’s better to come here not during the hot season, in order to comfortably explore interesting places without queues and heat.
Thessaloniki- the city was built in the 4th century BC, and for a long time remained the center of Christianity. It was here that Cyril and Methodius were born. There are many in Thessaloniki interesting places which are definitely worth a visit.

Beaches of Greece

More than four hundred beaches in Greece are marked " blue flag", which is given only to the cleanest, most comfortable and safe beaches in Europe. The most popular and beautiful:

Balos- quiet and uncrowded on the island of Crete. There are no restaurants or bars nearby, but the bay offers a beautiful view of the three seas that wash the island.
Kamari- a beach on the island of Santorini with black volcanic sand. Here you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also engage in water sports. For children there is a children's area with attractions and animators.
Faliraki- beach in Rhodes. The sandy strip stretches for 4 km, nearby there is a popular party town with an abundance of entertainment venues. Families with children are not recommended to relax here; the beach is more suitable for active youth, and part of it has even been occupied by nudists.
Navajo Bay- located northwest of Zakynthos. The small beach has repeatedly been included in the top ten most beautiful beaches on the planet. It is surrounded on all sides by rocks. The main pride of the bay is the shipwrecked smugglers' ship. The beach is wild, so it is more suitable for excursions than for swimming.
Paradise on the island of Kos- there is snow-white sand and small waves, and volcanic gas comes to the surface of the water from the bottom in the form of bubbles. You won't get bored here - there are bars and taverns, and you can enjoy water sports.

What to see in Greece

To see all the sights of Greece, you will need to come here more than once. Unique architectural and historical values that have survived to this day are visited by thousands of tourists and scientists every year.

If you find yourself in Athens, be sure to check out:

Parthenon,
Acropolis,
Hills of Lycabettus,

On the island of Rhodes noteworthy:

Collachio quarter, where the knights once lived,
Palace of the Grand Masters,
Archaeological Museum,
Socrates Street with souvenir shops and cafes,
castles Kastelos, Fekalos, Monolithos, Lindos, Asklipoi.

In Thessaloniki visit:

White Tower,
Arc de Triomphe Galerius,
monument to Aristotle.

And the top five most interesting sights in the country include:

The Acropolis is the pearl of Athens, the legendary temple of Athena.
Thermopylae. In this gorge, King Leonidas once stopped the soldiers of Xerxes.
Monastery complex "Meteora". Located on the top of the rocks at an altitude of 600 meters. There are 24 Orthodox monasteries here.
Olympus. The Greek gods lived on this mythical mountain.
Blue Caves. Located on the island of Zakynthos.

How to get to Greece

The most convenient and easiest way to get to Greece is by plane. Flights to this country are regular, not only from Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also from other major Russian cities. Many people use connecting flights in European cities.

Another option is to use bus tour. Trips are irregular, so check with tour operators for information.

Greece is not only a resort country, it is the “cradle of civilization”, which is definitely worth visiting at least once in your life!

Last minute tours to Greece

Thessaloniki - cultural capital country, city of festivals and holidays. It was founded in the 4th century BC. e. by King Cassander in honor of his wife, the half-sister of Alexander the Great. But based on archaeological excavations, scientists have concluded that life began here long before that. Modern Thessaloniki looks confidently into the future, but also

Before we start our list of the best seaside resorts in Greece , Let's get acquainted with some features of this country.

Greece - country ancient civilizations, delicious olives, eccentric sirtaki and the heavenly color of the sea with golden sand. The capital of Greece is a beautiful city Athens. This is the center of history, which perfectly combines antiquity and modernity. Greece is a unique country. It is washed by 4 seas such as: Ionian, Mediterranean, Libyan and Aegean. Numerous resorts in Greece (mostly islands) beckon with their beauty, and the city streets are saturated with the aromas of all kinds of flowers.

Climatic conditions in Greece. The Mediterranean climate is very dry in summer. The hottest months are July and August, and the holiday season in Greek resorts begins in May. The heat on the islands is more severe than in Northern Greece. And, by the way, tourists start vacationing on the islands in April and the season ends in October. As for winter time, it usually rains in this area, and snow is possible.

Beaches and hotels. Mostly sandy, pebble ones are found very rarely. It should be said that on the islands, beach holidays are more relaxed than at the resorts on the mainland. As for hotels, there are ones for every taste and color. It all depends on your own preferences and, of course, on the price.

Greece is amazing country, which is famous for its attractions and resorts. The most famous and popular, and undoubtedly the best resorts in Greece are: the islands - Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, Kefalonia, Chalkidiki, the cities - Athens, Loutraki or Aridea, Thessaloniki and Kavala. Let's get to know each one.

1. Crete Island

Crete is the largest resort island in Greece. It is washed by 3 seas: Libyan, Cretan and Ionian. Crete is famous for its amazing beaches, high mountains and monasteries and museums. As evening approaches, in local taverns on seashore a 12-course dinner is served. Plays all night live music, the “sirtaki” dance is performed, during which plates are smashed at the feet of the dancers.

The famous Labyrinth of the Minotaur is considered the hallmark of Crete. This island of Greece is famous for its rich and very interesting story. In ancient times, Crete was a province of the Byzantine Empire and a haven for pirates, and in its prosperity Minoan civilization were erected magnificent palaces, which still amaze with their beauty (example: Knossos Palace).

2. Rhodes Island

Rhodes is considered the most picturesque island, and also the most popular among the resorts of Greece, because it perfectly combines both beach and leisure with walks around ancient cities. The island is washed by the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Rhodes is famous for many interesting sights and ancient buildings. While vacationing on this island of Greece, you should definitely visit Mount Filerimos, Monolith Castle - a fortress that stands on a rock, the Valley of Butterflies and the local water park.

3. Corfu Island

Another name for Corfu is Kerkyra. Here the climate is less hot than in Crete or Rhodes, and this is a plus - a holiday at this resort will be quite comfortable. Corfu is an expensive holiday destination; the most expensive hotels in Greece are located on the island.

Rest on greek island Corfu will be calm, there will be no entertainment as such, but it will not be boring. By the way, there is practically no crime here. There are about 800 churches and monasteries on the island, which is why Corfu is famous for its amazing history and many attractions. The main attraction of the resort is Spianad Square. On the island there are several famous cathedrals (example: St. Christopher's Cathedral), museums are open (the Byzantine Museum, the Museum of Asian Art), and the majestic fortresses of Greece rise.

4. Kos Island

The island is located in the Aegean Sea, thanks to this, it is very picturesque here. On the territory there are various parks, nature reserves, many small villages with beautiful beaches. Rest on this beautiful resort Greece combines incendiary nightlife in local clubs and sightseeing, of which there are a great many. The main attraction here is the ruins ancient temple Asklepion, ruins of the city of Pyli with a church nearby, italian houses and mosques.

5. Kefalonia Island

Kefalonia is located in the middle of the Ionian Sea. This Greek island itself is quite large. It should be said that Kefalonia is considered the most highly developed island in the field of culture. It is also known that those who lived in ancient times local residents They loved music very much and achieved success in singing.

The main attractions of Kefalonia: Katavotres Cave, Melissana Cave, Ethnographic Museum, Koryalenios Library. In addition, the island is home to the village of Fiskardo, which is a fishermen’s harbor. Surprisingly, it was Fiscardo that was completely preserved after the earthquake; the architecture of the harbor was completely untouched.

This peninsula is located in the vastness of the Aegean Sea and is considered the main resort place mainland Greece. Lush, blooming greenery is conducive to relaxation. Halkidiki is perfect for a family holiday, as it is very quiet and peaceful. Among the attractions are: the Stagira Cave, which is the birthplace of Aristotle, Kallithea and Afitis - the most ancient cities of Greece, famous for their temples of the great gods. There are also many small villages and well-preserved monasteries.

Athens is not only ancient city, but also one of the most attractive seaside resorts in Greece, thanks to its unique story. Throughout its existence, Athens has withstood a lot and experienced periods of decline. Athens is home to two famous hills: the Acropolis and Lycabettus. The main attraction is the Parthenon, a complex symbol of the city of Athens. Athens has about 250 museums, temples and galleries. Place de la Concorde and Place de la Constitution are very popular among tourists. Hadrian's Arch, Panathenaic Stadium, Zappio Park - all this and much more awaits those who travel to the wonderful capital of Greece.

8. Loutraki (Aridea)

This landscape resort in Greece is surrounded by hills and marvelous forests. Its calling card is its healing properties. thermal springs, under open air. There is no entertainment at all in the city; vacations are aimed specifically at sightseeing, treatment, and, of course, relaxing on the beach. Among the attractions you can look at the stalagmite caves, where rock paintings, magnificent waterfalls and gorges have been preserved.

Thessaloniki is also on the list of the most popular Greek resorts, and it is also the second largest city in the country. It is famous for its cultural entertainment, various events and festivals. Famous attractions of this Greek resort include: the Church of Hagia Sophia, which was once the leading city temple; The Basilica of St. Demetrius is the oldest of the churches, where ancient relics were found during excavations; The White Tower on the embankment - prisoners used to be kept here (previously the tower was called the Bloody Tower, since at one time there was a mass shooting of people, but then the tower was whitewashed, which is where the current name comes from).

Kavala is the most interesting resort town on the Greek coast, noisy, lively and festive. Famous and popular attractions in Kavala: the fortress rising in the Old Town; St. Paul's Church, which was once a mosque; the City Hall, which looks more like a castle than attracts tourists; the Imaret building, which used to be a charity organization and much, much more.

Rest on sea resorts Greece is exactly the kind of vacation that combines a relaxing time on the beach and visiting extraordinary excursions with sightseeing of the greatest sights. While vacationing in Greece, you will get acquainted with its customs, experience its rich life and have a magical holiday. Good luck!