- Where to go to sunbathe?
- Weather features of a beach holiday in Greece
- Emerald Journey
- In the homeland of Zeus
- Kiss of the two seas
A luxurious Mediterranean-style vacation with a bright sun, warm sea, an interesting and rich excursion program - this is what a beach holiday in Greece is at any of its many resorts. The well-known saying that there is absolutely everything here precisely characterizes the very essence of this country - multifaceted, friendly and hospitable.
Where to go to sunbathe?
Four hundred Greek beaches have been awarded the prestigious international award - the Blue Flag certificate for their special cleanliness, and therefore it will be very difficult to choose a place for the upcoming vacation:
- On Rhodes, most of the beaches are pebbly, but it is still convenient to relax here even with small children. Bathing areas are equipped according to the most modern standards, and there is enough entertainment in the island's resorts for both adults and young tourists.
- Crete is famous not only for its wonderful beaches, but also for its historical sights. Sunbathing at its resorts and snuggling into the origins of the culture of ancient Greece is a great plan for your next vacation.
- Familiar to many, spectacular photos with white houses against the backdrop of the blue of the Aegean Sea are the islands of Santorini. It is especially romantic here, and therefore the most enthusiastic reviews about a beach holiday in Santorini are written by newlyweds.
- The trident of the Halkidiki peninsula looks very attractive even on the map. Dozens of kilometers of beaches are jagged into the sea, each of which offers its own additional excursion program.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Greece
The beach season in Rhodes starts at the end of May and lasts until mid-October. At the height of summer, air and water temperatures can reach + 32 ° C and + 26 ° C, respectively.
The hottest month in Crete is August, when daytime temperatures are consistently above 30 degrees. The water warms up at the height of the swimming season up to + 26 ° С, and it lasts until the beginning of November.
Only in September does it start to rain in Corfu, and from May to the end of August, the local weather is ideal for a comfortable stay. It never gets too hot on its beaches, and even at noon in July, the legal + 30 ° C is softened by sea breezes.
The first sunbathers on the Cretan beaches appear already in mid-April, but you can start swimming comfortably here closer to mid-May. The end of spring and the second half of September is the time for the most pleasant rest, when the thermometer readings are kept around the + 26C mark.
Santorini is hot from June to August inclusive, and even in the shade, thermometers show up to + 35 ° C during the day.
Despite the serious temperature indicators at the height of the beach season, rest on the Halkidiki peninsula will be very comfortable: the abundance of greenery softens the heat, and the dry air makes it easy to tolerate even for children and tourists of golden age.
Emerald Journey
The island of Corfu is called emerald due to the huge number of green gardens and parks. It is a little cooler here than in other resorts in the country, and therefore fans of fresh wind and cool nights prefer to relax in Corfu.
The tourist infrastructure of the island is almost perfect, but the prices for hotels and restaurant services are slightly higher here than on other islands. The beaches in Corfu are absolutely safe even for the youngest tourists, and their parents can always diversify their vacation with catamarans and water skiing, playing beach volleyball and even sailing on yachts.
Divers and other fans of observing the inhabitants of the underwater world will choose a beach holiday in Greece at the Paleokastritsa resort in Corfu, and the most capricious tourists can enjoy the impeccable service in the Komeno hotels.
In the homeland of Zeus
The largest island in the country, Crete, is the pearl of a beach holiday in Greece. You can swim here in three seas at once, and the list of leisure activities can take several pages in small print:
- There are several hundred beaches on the island - from tiny rocky coves to many kilometers of sandy contenders for the title of "Best in the World".
- Diving in Crete is an opportunity to watch fish and dive to sunken ships. Professional instructors await those wishing to learn, and fascinating and unique underwater sites await those who are confident in their abilities. The best diving sites are on the north coast of Crete.
- Coastal restaurants are a treasure trove of foodies. Perfectly prepared Greek salad and other Mediterranean dishes are worth trying in classic family street taverns.
- A varied entertainment menu is another important asset of Crete. The water parks and the Labyrinth Family Park are ideal for children, while parents will be delighted with the GRETAquarium, one of the largest in the Mediterranean.
Kiss of the two seas
In Rhodes, there is a place where the Mediterranean and Aegean seas merge. Anyone who finds himself on this sand spit, it becomes clear where it is better to rest, depending on preferences. The Aegean Sea guarantees constant waves, and the west coast of Rhodes is especially loved by surfers and active youth. In the east, on the contrary, there is peace and quiet, and therefore beach holidays in Greece on the Mediterranean coast of the island of Rhodes are preferred by family and respectable tourists.
Prices for tours to Rhodes are quite affordable for the average traveler, especially if you book your trip in advance. Direct charters from Moscow and other Russian cities fly with enviable regularity during the beach season, and at other times you can fly here from Athens or take a ferry from there.
