| te its relatively small size, there are numerous | | | | climate. It is very green compared to other |
| places for those taking a vacation in Greece to | | | | Greek islands (containing over 2 million olive trees) |
| visit during their stay in the country. | | | | and boasts a 1000 meter high mountain which |
| The Greek islands are the most popular | | | | offers breathtaking views across to neighboring |
| destinations for tourists but mainland Greece has | | | | islands. |
| much to offer too. The major destinations include | | | | Crete, Greece's largest island and the |
| Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Crete and Rhodes, | | | | southernmost one in Europe, is bathed in sunlight |
| and here are details on each of those | | | | for much of the year. Its mountain villages, long |
| places… | | | | sandy beaches, rocky bays, quiet coves, and a |
| Greece is relatively small but it offers a wide | | | | big selection of beach bars and nightclubs, make it |
| range of places attractive to travelers. The islands | | | | a popular travel and vacation destination, as do its |
| are the leading tourism destinations, but the | | | | abundance of wildlife, plants and flowers, many of |
| mainland is also worth visiting. Greece's five most | | | | which are unique to the island. |
| popular tourist destinations are Athens, | | | | Inhabited since the Stone Age, the island of |
| Thessaloniki, Corfu, Rhodes and Crete. | | | | Rhodes has a rugged, hilly interior and a rocky |
| Athens, as a result of its antiquity and influence, is | | | | coast with many good beaches. It is considered |
| full of historical sites, museums and galleries, most | | | | to be one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. |
| of which can be found within a relatively small | | | | The north coast has lively nightlife, while the south |
| area surrounding the city centre. It also offers | | | | is quieter, more traditional and rich in historic sites. |
| sites of natural beauty in the shape of its many | | | | The best time to visit these places is from April |
| parks, hills and mountains, which are ideal for | | | | until November, as during that time all over |
| those looking to escape the noise and commotion | | | | Greece is hot and dry, and enjoys near-constant |
| of the sprawling city streets. | | | | sunshine. Some destinations do tend to get very |
| Thessaloniki, the second largest city in the | | | | crowded during this time, especially between May |
| country, has a continuous 3000-year history and | | | | and September, but it is normally possible to find |
| is included in UNESCO's World Heritage list. The | | | | a quieter beach or resort, should that be your |
| picturesque old town, offers spectacular views | | | | preference, anywhere, so long as you do some |
| over the bay and features traditional old houses | | | | research before making a booking. |
| and small cobbled streets, and there is a great | | | | Flight and accommodation prices tend to be more |
| seafront promenade. It is also considered a | | | | reasonable than other Southern European |
| gourmet city and has a very active nightlife. | | | | countries and, if you spend a little time looking |
| The island of Corfu, located just off the West | | | | through travel websites and contacting different |
| coast of mainland Greece, is a popular destination | | | | travel agents, you can normally get a good |
| for holiday makers because of its excellent | | | | package deal price that is lower than what is listed |
| beaches, rich history and mild Mediterranean | | | | in travel brochures. |