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Greece Holidays
Whether you visit the Greek mainland or one of the many Greek islands, you will be startled by the beautiful scenery, picturesque villages with cobbled streets and whitewashed walls, fantastic beaches and ancient sites and ruins. Mainland Greece has many wonderful beaches and is filled with historical temples and ancient sites, such as the world famous Acropolis with the Parthenon in Athens. To the north of mainland Greece you will find Halkidiki and Thessalonika, good for shopping and delicious local cuisine. Although there are far too many Greek Islands to list them all, you will find something for everyone on each and all. Zante, Mykonos and Rhodes have some great resorts for family holidays, whilst also having the option of a buzzing nightlife scene. Mykonos and Lesbos are popular with the gay communities and Skiathos and Kos offer family holidays as well as lively nightlife resorts. Kefalonia, Corfu and Crete all boast stunning resorts, beautiful beaches and crystal clear seas. If you are looking for a romantic holiday with some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world then try Santorini. For a more traditional and peaceful Greece holiday, head to Samos, Thassos or Lefkas.
General Information
Ideal for Couples
Couples will find romantic resorts, beautiful beaches and stunning scenery on all of the islands and mainland of Greece. If you are looking for the less frequented islands then try the wonderful Zante, which boasts some of the best beaches in Greece, stunning Halkadiki and charming Kefalonia.
Great for Families
The most popular Greece holiday islands for families tend to be Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, Crete and Kalamaki on Zante which all boast resorts filled with fun activities and great beaches for the kids.
Great Nightlife
Each of the Greek Islands boasts at least one resort where you can party all night if you wish; Crete has Malia, Corfu has Kavos, Faliraki is the party resort on Rhodes, whilst Kos offers Kardamena.
Great Beaches
Superb beaches are to be found on all of the Greece holiday islands, whether you are staying on the larger ones of Rhodes, Crete, Kos and Corfu; or Mykonos, Halkidiki, Kefalonia or Zante.
Fantastic Restaurants
Greece holidays are filled with gorgeous restaurants, from busy Hersonissos and the quieter Gouves on Crete, to Hanioti on Halkidiki, Roda on Corfu, Kos Town and Rhodes Town to name a few.
Shoppers Paradise
The main resorts on the Greek Islands, such as Hersonissos, Corfu Town, Kos Town and Rhodes Town offer a great choice of shops and stalls for those great cheap holiday souvenirs.
Young & Lively
The 18-30 crowds all flock towards Faliraki on Rhodes, Kavos on Corfu, Kardamena on Kos and Malia on the southern island of Crete.
Romantic Setting
Greece holidays really do offer something for everyone, with white-washed walls and narrow cobbled streets in picturesque villages complimented by stunning views and gorgeous beaches. Santorini is famous for it`s spectacular sunsets, popular with couples.
Relaxed Resort
Kokini Hani on Crete is a relaxing resort, as is Kalamaki on Zante, Pefkohori on Halkidiki, Psalidi on Kos and Pefkos on Rhodes.
Short Transfer
Check out our resort guides to find the many villages and towns where you can enjoy a short transfer on a Greece holiday.
Fantastic Nightlife
Whether you are looking for the wild buzz of Kavos, Faliraki, Kardamena, Malia and Hanioti, or the wonderful vibe of the smaller resorts, Greece holidays really do suit all tastes. There are plenty of buzzing resorts on the Greece holiday islands; as well as Faliraki on Rhodes you have Rhodes Town itself, whilst Kos Town is not far behind Kardamena, Crete has Hersonissos as a back up to Malia and Corfu boasts Benitses behind Kavos.
Relaxed Resort
Halkidiki, Samos, Skiathos, Kefalonia, Santorini, Zante and Lefkas have plenty of relaxed resorts to choose from, as do the larger islands of Rhodes, Corfu, Crete and Kos.
Chic Restaurants
In many of the resorts the back street cobbled lanes will boast wonderful local restaurants, whilst the harbour resorts have trendy cafes and restaurants.
Family Friendly Nightlife
Kalamaki, Vassilikos and Tsilivi on Zante are popular with families, as is Sidari on Corfu, Hersonissos on Crete and Kardamena on Kos, although if you check our fantastic resort guides you will find plenty of other resorts for all the family.
Blue Flag Beaches
There are Blue Flag beaches dotted all over the Greek Islands, including, Lesbos, Halkadiki, Samos, Crete, Thessalonika, Zante and Kefalonia.
Family Beaches
Kardamena in Kos is a popular family beach, as are Tsilivi, Kalamaki and Vassilikos on Kos. But again there are many more family friendly beaches listed in our resort guides.
Sandy Beaches
Superb beaches are to be found on all of the Greece holiday islands, whether you are staying on the larger ones of Rhodes, Crete, Kos and Corfu; or Mykonos, Halkidiki, Kefalonia or Zante.
Nudist Beaches
Most of the Greek Islands have at least one official or unofficial nudist beach, from Kos, Crete, Rhodes and Corfu, to Lesbos, Zante, Lefkada, Skiathos and Kefalonia.
Shingle Beaches
A number of beaches on the more popular islands of Crete, Corfu, Kos and Rhodes, as well as Halkadiki, Zante, Kefalonia and Skiathos offer shingle beaches so check out the resort guides for more information.
Shoppers Heaven
The main resorts on the Greek Islands, such as Hersonissos, Corfu Town, Kos Town and Rhodes Town offer a great choice of shops and stalls for those great cheap holiday souvenirs.
Great Activities
Many of the larger hotels on Kos, Rhodes, Corfu and Crete will provide activities for families and kids, whilst the more lively resorts offer more entertainment towards the younger crowds. The smaller areas, such as Halkidiki and Thessalonika, and the islands Mykonos, Skiathos, Lesbos, Zante and Kefalonia also have activities ranging from go-karting, horse riding and tennis.
Traditional Shopping
The smaller villages on Greece holidays are where you will find some great cheap holiday souvenirs, such as pottery, embroidery, jewellery and handicrafts.
Historical Excursions
Greece holidays are filled with excursions for you to explore it`s ancient sites, with mainland Athens, Knossos in Crete, the archaeological museum in Corfu and much more.
Great Day Trips
Crete, Corfu, Rhodes and Halkidiki are some of the resorts where you can enjoy day trips to the fantastic water parks, whilst most of the coastal resorts offer wonderful boat tours along the coast. Check out the famous Smugglers Cove on Zante Island, where you will find the shipwreck half buried on the beach.
Fantastic Diving & Snorkelling
Skiathos, Santorini and Kefalonia are just a few of the scuba diving areas on Greece holidays.
Fantastic Sight Seeing
Crete, Corfu, Rhodes and Kos are filled with ancient sites and fascinating history, whilst the smaller destinations, such as Halkidiki, Thessalonika, Mykonos, Skiathos, Lesbos and Kefalonia offer picturesque villages with white washed walls and cobbled streets.
Great Water Sports
All over Crete, Kos, Corfu and Rhodes you will find a wide selection of water sports, including jet skiing, parasailing, surfing, banana boat rides, water skiing, windsurfing and sailing. The smaller islands will also offer these facilities in the larger resorts. |
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