Hotels in Greece

About Greece

Greece sits at the south-eastern edge of Europe, where the mountainous mainland meets the Aegean and Ionian seas and thousands of islands, around two hundred of them inhabited. Few countries pack so much variety into a single trip. Athens combines the Acropolis and world-class museums with a lively modern city, while Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae and the monasteries of Meteora show the depth of its history. The islands come in distinct groups: the whitewashed Cyclades such as Santorini, Mykonos, Paros and Naxos; the green Ionian islands of Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos; the Dodecanese with Rhodes and Kos; and Crete, the largest island, with its own mountains, gorges and Minoan palaces. On the mainland, the Peloponnese, the stone villages of Epirus, Mount Olympus, Thessaloniki and the beaches of Chalkidiki reward travellers with a car. Summers are hot and dry, ideal for the beach from late spring to early autumn, while spring and autumn suit walking and sightseeing, and winter brings ski resorts and mountain villages. Greek food, based on olive oil, fresh vegetables, fish and local cheeses, is a highlight everywhere, from simple tavernas to creative restaurants.