Greece

Greece Travel Guide

From its buzzing capital city to its sleepy paradise islands, Greece provides something for everyone as a fantastic year-round destination. For years it has allured the international jet-set crowd to its white shores surrounded by turquoise sea.

It is a country rich in culture and steeped in history. Explore the extraordinary sites marking the Grecian Golden Era; The Acropolis of Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Vergina. Byzantine art is sprinkled across the entire peninsula and found in churches and monasteries on even the smallest island. However, Greece is not a place for dwelling in its historical philosophy, there’s simply too much to enjoy to spend all day looking towards the past.

The famous Greek isles with their white-washed houses cascading down cliffs and blue church domes are a beautiful backdrop for some of the world’s most unforgettable parties and nightlife. For those more interested in daytime fun, there’s no end to activities: fishing, kite surfing, wind surfing, rafting, hiking, rock climbing and kayaking. Shoppers can browse the small boutiques and get some of the exquisite Greek jewelry or a bottle of the national drink, Ouzo. And then there’s always the option to just spend the day relaxing on secluded pink, white or black beaches. No matter what you decide to do, which islands you choose or cities you visit, you will definitely not be bored!


Greece local information


Time Zone

UTC +2

Language

Greek, English widely spoken in tourist areas

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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