Greece is beautiful in any season, and a tourist who comes here for the first time is keenly aware of the breath of centuries. Many vacationers get lost from what to choose - trips to unique monuments of local history or beach fun and entertainment. If you want to discover an ancient and beautiful country, it is best to choose a vacation in Greece in May, when there are not many tourists yet.
Transport connection
Most tourists use the air fleet. In the summer, due to charter flights, the flight will be cheaper, but in the spring there are direct routes from Moscow to the capital of Greece (Athens) and Thessaloniki. You can take advantage of the offers of European carriers.
May weather
Greece is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, in summer it is very dry and hot. Therefore, older people, parents with children, are better off choosing May with its moderate temperatures for recreation, especially since the holiday season begins in April-May.
Beach vacation
Already in May on the Greek beaches you can buy a wonderful chocolate tan and swim in plenty. The beaches are mostly sandy, rarely pebble.
Entertainment
May in Greece is a great time to visit Delphi, where the famous Temple of Apollo is located, in Livadia, Thebes. Children will love the trip to Thessaloniki, where you can see the Rotunda and the "White Tower" and the main miracle - the Acropolis, see how archaeological excavations are being carried out.
Another trip attracts tourists - Mount Athos, a cruise around which is interesting for many vacationers. Unfortunately, none of ordinary tourists has the right to swim to this holy island at a distance of less than 500 meters.
In Greece, you can visit other holy places and monasteries, only a tourist should remember about a kind of dress code - modest, closed clothes.
Festivals
The most popular Greek cultural event in May is the Medieval Rose Festival. The tradition of holding it arose not so long ago, the island of Rhodes was chosen as the venue, where locals and numerous tourists come from all over Greece. Rhodes was not chosen by chance, because the symbol of this particular island is the queen of flowers - the rose.
The action immerses the tourist in the Middle Ages, a solemn procession is organized, in which local residents participate, dressed in traditional costumes of artisans, musicians, circus performers. Tourists and all comers are invited to participate in medieval fun and even witches' sabbath.
