Mount Athos is a mountain and a peninsula in northern Greece. The peninsula, the easternmost ālegā of the larger Halkidiki peninsula houses some 1, 400 monks in 20 Eastern Orthodox monasteries. An autonomous state under Greek sovereignty, entry into Mount Athos is strictly controlled and only males are allowed entrance. 9. Mystras Situated near ancient Sparta…
Over 6, islands of different sizes are located in the Aegean and the Ionic Seas. Only on 4% of these islands are inhabitated. The coastline of all islands comes to 75, km, so there is enough space to enjoy the sun and the sea for everybody. Kilometres of sandy beaches can be found everywhere. You can also find so called black beaches that have been created…
We compare prices from leading holiday companies so you can find the best deal for you. Delight in idyllic islands More often than not, holidaymakers choose to base themselves on one of Greeceās breathtakingly beautiful islands ā and who can blame them? The variety of culture, landscapes and beaches on the Greek islands is immense, and it would take you a lifetime…
Once you arrive in Athens you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. The remainder day is free to rest. DAY 2 - Athens Tour / Acropolis Enjoy a tour of Athens combining many of the city s principal modern and classical sights such as Constitution Square Syntagma square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the…
A holiday in Rhodes has something for everyone. The northern quarter of Rhodes has been divided into two parts; one side boasts a metropolitan modern feeling packed with restaurants, boutiques and bars, while the other half is steeped in history and aptly named The Old Town. Here you can casually wander through the cobbled streets, down countless alleyways and…
What a beautiful day to celebrate a National Holiday! Sunny and not too warm! Greeks celebrate the 25th March a double holiday: a historical and a religious one. Greeks celebrate the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The āGreek Revolutionā was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1830. Greek Orthodox…
Exploring Kalamataā¦ Tour an olive mill Kalamata is famous for its olives so what better way to learn more about these tasty treasure than with a visit to an olive farm? Learn about traditional Greek production methods, watch olives being pressed into olive oil and try a few tasters. And strolling through the shady olive groves is a lovely way to spend an afternoon…
Greece is a heady mix of glorious sunshine, crystal blue seas, white-washed villages, and a spectacular historical heritage. Whether it s the beaches, the food and wine or the warm hospitality and relaxed pace of life that first draws you to Greece, you can rest assured that once you ve made your first visit, you won t want it to be your last! We offer a range…
Cousteau looked for the lost city of Atlantis here. On Santorini Crescent-shaped Santorini (or ThĆra) is the precious gem of the Aegean. Did you know that the whole complex of Santorini islands is still an active volcano and probably the only volcano in the world whose crater is in the sea? Blue Luxury Santorini villas offer the perfect setting for indulging…
Youāve parked your canoe, had a swim in the so-clear-you-can-see-the-bottom sea, and now youāre relaxing in a friendly little harbour-side restaurant before a plate loaded with incredibly fresh fish ā probably part of the catch you saw landed this morning. Around the bay little white houses doze in the sun, like a box of sugar cubes thatās spilled down the rocky…
Aegina holidays hit hard as Greeks stay away . Although many Greek islands are suffering as the number of overseas visitors continues to fall, the island of Aegina has been hit by even more pain. Hotel owners on the island of Aegina have been even harder hit by the collapse in domestic tourism as troubled Greeks abandon holiday plans and stay at home. Aegina…
Pretty whitewashed towns and world-famous sunsets set the scene on holidays to Santorini. But thatās just the start of the islandās charms. Volcanic beginnings Back in 1450 BC, a massive volcanic eruption caused the middle of Santorini to fall into the sea. It left a steep-edged crater known as a caldera peeping above the waves, which, today, is a spectacular…
If youāre looking for somewhere to say on holiday, then at HomeAway we have a great range of villas in Greece to choose from. Its many islands and excellent infrastructure make it a classic sun, sea and sand destination, but there are also countless historical sites and some stunning national parks to discover. Often whitewashed, many Greek houses are traditional…
