Greece is very popular holiday destination as it is blessed with being situated on the Aegean and Ionian seas and its hot weather. Greece is built up of thousands of islands and 2 mainland peninsulas so you are spoilt for choice on where to visit.

2. WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?
Greece is very popular holiday destination as it is blessed with being situated on
the Aegean and Ionian seas and its hot weather. Greece is built up of
thousands of islands and 2 mainland peninsulas so you are spoilt for choice
on where to visit.
Greek history is deeply interesting with historians constantly investigating this
period of history. Greek history and myths have inspired film writers, directors,
artists and writers in the pasts such as Hercules and Minotaur.
Greece is a monotonous country with over 300 mountains to explore. The Pindus
Mountain range holds the ‘backbone’ of Mainland Greece and runs into Crete,
a popular holiday destination. Mount Olympus is in Macedonia and is the
highest mountain in the country at 2,917m; it plays an importance in Greek
Mythology as it is known to the home of the gods.

3. TOP PLACES TO VISIT
Athens: If you’re a history geek then visiting Athens is a must, you almost feel as
though you are back in Ancient Greece when walking through its streets. Did
you know that all temples in Greece were designed to be seen only from the
outside? Well now you can explore them yourself such as The Parthenon, a
former temple dedicated to Athena the goddess of war and wisdom.
Crete: Crete is Greece’s largest island; its varied terrain hosts perfect, sandy
beaches and the gorgeous White Mountains, so there is plenty to explore.
There are numerous of walks in Crete to choose from so you can admire your
view from a height!
Rhodes: When in Rhodes and hungry for history, all you need to do is walk down
the old town’s cobbled streets spiriting you back to the days of the Byzantine
Empire. This city features one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
the Colossus of Rhodes - why not pass by and pay respects to the god of the
sun?

4. WEATHER
The Greek weather is typical of the Mediterranean climate and undoubtedly
glorious in the summer. Despite there being sunshine throughout most of the
year, in July and August temperatures usually reach high 30°C so it is highly
recommended to protect yourself with sun cream and retreat to the shade
when needed. However, there is a strong northern wind which provides relief
from the heat from July- August.
Winter in Greece can be quite rainy and cold therefore these months of
December through to March are perfect for hiking and exploring. Greek
winters also provide an opportunity to attend numerous festivals such as the
Thessaloniki International Film Festival. While there is a myth that Greek
Islands close for winter this is only partly true; some hotels and restaurants
close for winter some smaller ones remain open along with restaurants loved
by the locals.
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5. CULTURE
Present Greek culture is as a result of it evolving over thousands of
years although historians credit the Greek War of Independence for
its main influence.
The Greek government do not keep statistics on religious groups
however it is estimated that 97% of Greek citizens identify as
Eastern Orthodox.
Ancient Greece had a major impact on Western Philosophy; the works
of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle in particularly are still studied today.
The Greeks also introduced literary forms as tragedy and comedy to
performances.
According to Greek Law every Sunday of the year is a public holiday.
There are a number of festivals to attend alongside the locals such
as Patras Carnival, Athens Festival and various local wine festivals.

6. IDEAL FOR…?
Visiting Greece in the summer is ideal for a relaxing, beach break
and is unsurprisingly the most common season to visit. Greece’s
endless amount of beaches provides you the perfect place to tan
in the sun and admire its beautiful mountainous scenery.
It is suitable for families, couples and friends due to the many hotels
to choose from that will cater your needs and bustling nightlife
from family friendly restaurants to bars.
If you are searching for a break full of exploration than Greece is
also ideal no matter what the season. Take a hike up one of
Greece’s mountainous regions to truly admire the island’s beauty
or island hop to adventure into a new part of Greece each day!

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