- Where to go on vacation in Greece in August?
- Corfu island
- Kos island
Are you facing a difficult choice of where to go to Greece in August? The difficulty of choosing is due to the fact that in August in this corner of Europe the heat begins, and travel here at this time is undesirable for those who suffer from heart and respiratory system diseases, as well as from unstable pressure.
Where to go on vacation in Greece in August?
Before betting on Greece in the last summer month, you need to take into account that there is practically no precipitation in August and the hottest during this period is in the south and southeast of the country. So, in Attica, the air heats up to + 36-38˚C, so from 11 to 15 hours it is better not to be in the open sun in order to avoid burns and sunstroke, and to arrange a siesta for yourself, especially since most cafes and shops will be closed. As for walks, it is more comfortable to take them after sunset, when the air temperature drops to + 24-25˚C.
In Thessaloniki and other cities of Macedonia, the thermometer rises to + 30-32˚C on August days, and only in the evenings travelers can enjoy the long-awaited coolness (+ 19˚C).
At the end of summer, you can comfortably relax on the islands, where there is no strong stuffiness compared to the mainland of Greece: for example, in Crete during the day + 21-29˚C, in Corfu + 19-31˚C, in Rhodes + 24- 30˚C.
Do you want to combine excursions and relaxation on the beaches? Make a choice in favor of the Athenian Riviera (provides guests with modern yacht clubs and well-equipped beach areas) or the Peloponnese (tourists will be delighted with its gorgeous nature). The water temperature near these shores is not lower than + 26˚C.
If you like tranquility and silence, the "trident" resorts of Halkidiki (temperature of August water + 25˚C) are at your service. If you do not want to be limited to swimming and sunbathing idleness, and are going to surf, head for Crete or the Cyclades.
Greek water parks are in great demand in August. So, it is worth taking a closer look at Acqua Plus Water Park in Crete: it provides visitors with free Wi-Fi, a main pool, a lazy river, extreme slides (Giant Slides, Space bowl, Tsunami, Two Massive Black Holes, Multirace Slides, Extreme Kamikaze & Tornados), kids area (Octapus kids waterslides, Kids tower waterslides, Snake kids waterslide).
August will also delight fans of all kinds of interesting events: in the village of Avdou (Crete) at this time there is a rock festival “Ikarus”, in Rhodes - a music festival, in Epidaurus - the Hellenic festival, in Santorini - a festival of volcanoes.
Corfu island
Compared to Rhodes, the island of Corfu is more comfortable in August, since this island is located to the north and is famous for lush vegetation that softens the heat.
The main sights of Corfu: the old fortress of Kerkyra (the ruins and preserved bastions are subject to inspection; it is worth coming here in the evening to admire the light shows), the Cathedral of St. to the sea, and the other to the whole island).
In August, everyone will be able to get to the Barcarolle festival in Paleokastritsa: the holiday is accompanied by the celebration of Saint Spyridon, who is believed to have saved Corfu from the Turkish conquerors in 1716, and the launch of boats with a choir to the sea. At the end of the holiday, fireworks are launched into the sky.
Corfu beaches:
- Agios Gordios: While relaxing on Agios Gordios, everyone will spend time in the bay, which is surrounded by cliffs overgrown with vines and olive trees. If necessary, you can rent a sun lounger, umbrella and even a catamaran, as well as satisfy your hunger in one of the cozy taverns. A souvenir shop and a mini-market are nearby.
- Peroulades: 2 staircases set in rocks will lead to the beach. Here you will be able to splash in the water, surrounded by rocks reaching a height of 100 m. At the Peroulades itself, the infrastructure is undeveloped, but above it everyone will find a tavern with a terrace (from which there are amazing views, especially at sunset). Here, if you wish, you can stay overnight or longer.
Kos island
During the day in August Kos, the air warms up to at least + 33˚C (water temperature + 25-26˚C), but the heat is easier to tolerate than, for example, in Turkish resorts. And thanks to the often blowing winds, which have a beneficial effect on the microclimate, humidity decreases.
Guests of the island of Kos will be able to see the Castle of the Knights of the Ioannites (sightseers will be able to admire the columns, tombs, altars, and also see the stone bridge), Asklepion (today it is the ruins of a temple and a hospital; earlier the patients spent the night here, telling about their dream to the priest-Asklepiada in the morning, on the basis of which he was prescribed treatment) and the Altar of Dionysus (the preserved foundation, fragments of some structures and monumental walls are subject to inspection), as well as spend time on the beaches on which lies golden, white or volcanic black sand. The thermal springs located on the coast near Psalidi are also of interest.
