Greece

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Capital City - Athens

Currency - Euro

Main Languages - Greek

Population - approx. 10,000,000

Public Holidays - New Years Day - (01 January), Independence Day - (25 March), Democracy Day - (25 July), Ochi Day - (28 October), Christmas Day - (25 December)

Main Airports - Athens, Corfu, Heraklion, Rhodes Town, Santorini

 

 

Why go on holiday to Greece?

When you speak of Greece, you imagine an image of an old world – hundreds and thousands of years of art, philosophy and politics. After all, this is the birthplace of so many astounding people that have added substance to what we all perceive as the history of the ancient world. Nevertheless, Greece can offer a selection of resorts and destinations for any type of holidaymaker. There are more than several factors that make Greece and its islands more of an automatic choice as a place for a holiday. From the lush green landscape of Corfu to the rugged gorges of Crete, Greece can offer something for everyone. With a blend of the modern and the ancient, these are just some of the reasons behind a vast tourism industry in Greece. Each year, Greece attracts millions of holidaymakers per year to its resorts and cities. Tourism is one of the major contributors to the country’s economy. If the history of this land forms one of the major factors for your holiday, you will not be disappointed. Another very significant factors for a holiday / vacation to Greece, is its splendid beaches.

What is there to see?

One of the cities that you should visit whilst in Greece is Athens. With a vast array of historical sites to see, you will be in awe at how the first major civilisation came to par. The Acropolis is an absolute staggering piece of landscape and architecture that must be visited whilst there. Since a huge number of people visit Athens constantly throughout the year, facilities such as transportation, restaurants etc. are taken well catered for. The Olympic Games in 2004 added yet even more infrastructure for tourism. Athens is the capital city of the country and you need to plan well ahead to make the most of your stay in this wonderful city. In fact, Athens is today the sixth most visited capital city on the planet. Places such as Corfu, Crete, Kos. Rhodes or Mykonos are some of the more popular islands to visit.

What is there to do?

The variety of Greece and its islands offers all types of holidaymakers a choice of places to go. Beaches, hillwalks, cuisine, nightlife and watersports make Greece and her islands a great place for your holiday.  

Mediterranean Villa with private pool (#97)
	Property Type : Villa Bathrooms : [ Showeroom ] Location : Megara, Attica, Greece Location Type : near the sea,town Theme : Family Floor Area : 110 m2

Beautiful Private Villa with own pool (#184)
	Property Type : Villa Weekly Rate : from GBP 225 per week [View Rental Rates] Bedroom : 3 [ Bedroom ] Bathrooms : 2 [ Full ] Location : zakynthos, Ionian Islands, Greece Location Type : rural,near the sea Theme : Romantic,Family Floor Area : 100 m2

Seaview apartments (#187)
	Property Type : Apartment Weekly Rate : from EUR 300 per week [View Rental Rates] Location : Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece Floor Area : 30 m2

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