Greece & the Greek Islands are famous for 3 things: ancient civilization, amazing landscapes, and well-established tourism. Discover our guide of Greece with information about general facts: History, Geography, Culture, holiday destinations, travel info, photos, beaches, politics, economy and more.
Really beloved by people, Greece (Ελλάδα in Greek, Ellada) is so rich in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored, no matter how many times you visit it. After all, this is one of the reasons that brought it in the list with the top 20 tourist holiday destinations worldwide. It is all about Greece, from nature to locals, that makes people coming and coming to this wonderful land every summer.
You will find below a complete guide with facts and general information to discover Greece, before organizing your holidays there.
Travel to Greece and the islands have become a must activity, according to the modern lifestyle. Over the last decades, it has been visited by the jet-setters, including politicians, musicians, actors, artists and other celebrities with a significant contribution to the popularity of Greece.
Our guide of Greece has gathered information about important aspects of the country.
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Travel Blog by GREEKA
Our Greece travel blog holds many secrets and surprises! We’ve explored the whole Greece and the Greek islands and we let you in on every little secret of the magical world of Greece! From Greek destinations off the beaten tourist trail to hot holiday tips, we got you covered!
- Easter in Greece
- Our road-trip to Mani and beyond
- Famous shipwrecks in Greece
- Rock Climbing in Greece
- The most stylish boutique hotels in Rhodes
Discover the best beaches in Greece by regions:
Cyclades | Ionian | Dodecanese | Sporades | Saronic | Eastern Aegean | Macedonia | Crete | Peloponnese | Sterea | Thessaly | Epirus
List of Greek islands
Greece has many islands, with estimates ranging from somewhere around 1,200 to 6,000, depending on the minimum size to take into account. The number of inhabited islands is variously cited as between 166 and 227. The largest Greek island by area is Crete, located at the southern edge of the Aegean Sea. The second largest island is Euboea, which is separated from the mainland by the 60m-wide Euripus Strait, and is administered as part of the Central Greece region. After the third and fourth largest Greek Islands, Lesbos and Rhodes, the rest of the islands are two-thirds of the area of Rhodes, or smaller…
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There are currently 87 travel tips for Greece listed
- Greek Ferries: A Practical Guide
Published by GREEKA (21)
Greece is privileged to have a big number of islands that are among the most popular summer holiday destinations in the world. They are divided into 7 different groups according to their geographical location. These are: the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Eastern Aegean islands, the Saronic islands and the Sporades which are located east of the Greek mainland, in the Aegean sea. The Ionian islands, that are west of the Greek mainland and Crete which is south.
- Ferries in Greek Islands
Published by Directferries.co.uk (21)
With access to live sailings and the best fares on a number of ferry routes in and around Greek Islands, at Direct Ferries you are sure to find the right ferry crossing at the lowest price. Direct Ferries have numerous options in Greek Islands connecting many destinations to each other covering a large choice of crossings from the shortest and cheapest to the longest and most luxurious. Find ferry timetables and prices for your ferry crossing around Greek Islands by selecting your preferred route from the fare search, number of passengers, and then click search.
- Glamping in Greece is the perfect holiday for families with kids!
Published by GREEKA (21)
“Glamping” or glamorous camping is a fairly new trend that allows you to have the best of both and it is no wonder that it has been gaining an increasing number of fans! Stylish accommodation facilities that will allow you to be in touch with nature without having to sacrifice convenience have been emerging all around Greece, both on the islands and the mainland, in places such as Kos, Rhodes, Lemnos, Peloponnese, Halkidiki and Epirus.
Travel knowledge and advices at a glance
- COVID-19: European travel restrictions and advisories
Published by QR-SPOT.COM - BLOG (29)
Please check for travel restrictions before booking and travelling to an accommodation. Travel may be permitted only for certain purposes and in particular, touristic travel may not be allowed...
- European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG)
Published by FEG-Touristguides.com (20)
Are you planning a trip to or in Europe and in need of a qualified tourist guide? Find one via one of our European Member Tourist Guide Associations. The qualified tourist guide can help you make the most of your visit in a clear and entertaining way...
