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Parties in Antiquity: Holidays in Greece

A Greece holiday will give you the chance to island hop or delve into this countries amazing history. There is also the opportunity to experience some of the best night life in Europe

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Facts about Greece
  • Full name: The Hellenic Republic
  • Population: 11.2 million
  • Capital: Athens
  • Language: Greek
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Currency: Euro
  • International Dialling Code: +30
  • Number of Islands: Approx 1400

Greece is just like the photographs imply: cobbled streets and trees nodding with olives and glittering in the sun; perfect for a summer break or a budget holiday. From the islands of Crete, Mykonos and Corfu to hundreds of resorts on the mainland, Greece provides visitors with diverse locations to enjoy different kinds of holidays, from offbeat and peaceful to historical, sun-soaked and fun-packed.

Greek holidays are popular because the country is breathtakingly beautiful and its coastline is one of the longest in the world; intersecting with the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas. Many tourists are eager to visit this relatively small nation in southern Europe because of its ties to ancient history and to view its 17 World Heritage Sites, including the Acropolis of Athens (the Parthenon is a legendary building), the site of Olympia, which has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and the Old Town of Corfu.

Greece has a lot to offer visitors, no matter what type of activity appeals to you. From idyllic landscapes and golden beaches to ancient ruins and folk arts to golf, hiking and scuba diving there’s plenty to do in Greece. Fine dining is another attraction and the local cuisine will be sure to tempt your taste buds. Fill in your holiday dates to compare flights to Greece with Holiday Hypermarket and start exploring the charming islands and excellent resorts ranging across the country.

Paradise Beaches in Greece

A big attraction of Greece is its impressive coastline, which is as long as it is diverse, providing both party-filled stretches and isolated locations where you can enjoy Greek-style sundowners. While some of the beaches are crowded or clothing-optional, others have pebble shores. Choose your favourite beaches in Greece depending on the type of scene you prefer, whether it’s lively, buzzing resorts packed with evening entertainment or a quiet meal and a drink in a classy Greek tavern.

Some of the most popular beaches are on the islands where tourists flock every high season to enjoy sunshine in sandy spots. It’s tempting to simply hire a deckchair, lie back and enjoy the seasonal warmth. Some well-known beaches include the Paradise Beach resort on Mykonos where the party atmosphere rarely dies down, Vai Beach on Crete (backed by Europe's largest natural palm grove) and Sidari Beach in the north of Corfu (enjoy water skiing, banana boat rides, pedal boat hire, scuba diving and boat hire in this well-kept beach).

Are you brave enough to bare all? While there a many nudist beaches on the islands (Paradise and Super Paradise are perhaps the most famous) there aren’t as many on the mainland. The islands are conservative in many ways – perhaps more so than in towns and cities on the mainland – but they have a cheerful atmosphere that’s favourable towards shedding a few clothes.

Mainland Destinations and Ancient Attractions

Some of the most-visited destinations are in central Macedonia in the north of Greece, where the remains of Neolithic settlements and ancient ruins, lush villages surrounded by thick forests and waterfalls running from craggy mountains make for scenic views. Halkidiki is a destination of choice for many visitors to this region.

For those seeking a quieter experience in Greece, the Peloponnese region is a peninsula in the south that also has a variety of excellent beaches intercepted by rural villages. A particular appeal of this region is the archaeological sites, which include the ancient cities of Corinth, Sparta and Messene, the site of the Ancient Olympic Games (Olympia) and the fortress town of Mycenae.

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