- Where is the first time to go on vacation to Greece?
- The capital of Greece is beautiful Athens
- The island of Crete
- Halkidiki peninsula
Not sure where to go to Greece for the first time? Antiquities, beautiful nature, delicious food and wine will be waiting for you in almost any Greek resort.
Where is the first time to go on vacation to Greece?
First of all, you need to decide on the type of recreation, in connection with which there are 2 main seasons in Greece - beach (late May - late October) and ski (December-April). If you consider yourself a fashionista (s), then it is better to purchase a tour to Greece during the winter (6 weeks after Christmas) and summer (July-August) sales.
The high season in Greece is from June to September, so you shouldn't be surprised at the high prices for tours. Nevertheless, July and August are not the best times to visit Greece due to the too hot weather (about + 40˚C), especially since even sea water (+ 25-27˚C) will not act as a salvation at this time. … In this regard, it can be argued that September is the best time to relax, especially in island Greece. For a beach pastime, Crete and Rhodes are great.
September-October, May or early June is the best time to visit temples, monasteries and other Greek monuments. Do not hesitate to visit Meteora, ancient Olympia, Mycenae, Delphi.
Fans of ski holidays will be delighted that Greece has about 20 ski centers (a skipass will cost 15-20 euros per day). The attention of skiers deserves Vasilitsa, Pigadya (snow cannons provide good coverage in any weather) and Kaimaktsalan.
The capital of Greece is beautiful Athens
The massive influx to Athens is observed in June-August - the peak period of the year (this applies to price, statistical and climatic indicators). It makes sense to come to Athens in early September, when, albeit not immediately, the temperatures drop to + 28-29˚C.
The main attractions of Athens: Acropolis (a rocky hill, more than 150 m high, on which there are dilapidated ancient temples and other structures), Hadrian's Library (it used to be a repository of books, and also had a theater, translation rooms and a lecture hall), the Temple of Hephaestus (34 columns act as a support for this temple, 31 m long), Standing Attala (a model of an ancient 2-tier structure is subject to inspection).
Beaches of Athens:
- Alimos Beach: equipped with sun loungers, parasols, shower; if you wish, you can go in for water sports (windsurfing) and pamper yourself with water skiing. Young visitors to Alimos Beach will be delighted with the water slides and playgrounds.
- Kavouri Beach: Guests have fun playing beach volleyball. For those wishing to rent umbrellas with sun loungers. And next to Kavouri Beach you can find fish shops.
The island of Crete
In summer in Crete, the air temperature is + 28-30˚C, reaching up to +40 in the southern regions of the island. Therefore, at the height of summer, it is advisable to relax in the north of Crete, on the Aegean coast. For sightseeing, you can take the winter months and March - despite the changeable weather, the daytime air temperature is usually around + 16˚C.
The main attractions of Crete: the Palace of Knossos (in its center there is a courtyard, and around there are colonnades, stairs, galleries, and various frescoes act as decoration of some rooms), the sunken city of Olus (to see its ruins, you need to dive to the bottom of the Poros canal), the cave of Zeus (famous for the giants-stalactites and the lake lying at the bottom of the cave, and where it is customary to throw coins).
Crete beaches:
- Elafonossi Beach: famous for its pink sand and lack of high waves. The central part of Elafonisi Beach is equipped with a toilet, dressing room, shower, beach equipment rental. If you move away from the main beach area, you can find places for nudists to rest.
- Balos Beach: unique in that 3 seas meet and there is also a small bay suitable for paddling babies.
Halkidiki peninsula
On Halkidiki with its 3 “fingers” (Athos, Sithonia, Kassandra), both pilgrims and lovers of archaeological sites, hills with pine forests, nightclubs and beaches with first-class hotels will find something to do on vacation. It is worth noting that it is advisable to go to Halkidiki for comfortable swimming not earlier than June, when the water temperature reaches + 20-22˚C, although if you are not embarrassed by swimming in + 19˚C water, you can open the beach season in May.
The main attractions of Halkidiki: Petralona Cave (extraordinary stalagmites and cameras - the habitats of ancient people are subject to inspection) and Mount Athos (visiting Mount Athos with its monasteries is available only to men after obtaining a special permit from the pilgrims bureau in Thessaloniki).
Halkidiki beaches:
- Kallithea Beach: gently sloping sea + white sand makes this beach popular with families with children. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for rent. There are taverns and beach bars to satisfy your hunger.
- Neos Marmaras Beach: On the Blue Flag beach, activities include sailing, diving, canoeing and catamarans.
