The historic country of the Olympic Games! Greece is considered
the cradle of European culture and has a very prestigious past. It has charmed
visitors with its many antique monuments, theatres and hundreds of beautiful
islands. The mix of mountains and oceans gives it a unique landscape that is
yours to discover. With some of the most interesting museums, taverns and nightclubs
open until the wee hours of the morning, Greece is a very dynamic country. Book
your trip today to discover Greece and the Greeks.
The
Attractions and Activities in Greece
• Acropolis of Athens (The Parthenon, the Propylaia,
and the temple of Athena)
• The palace of Knossos and the Palace of Phaestos
• The Samaria gorge (largest in Europe)
• Archaeological site of Delphi
• Medieval City of Rhodes
• The Monasteries of Daphni (Attica), and Ossios Lucas (Central Greece)
• Mount Olympia and Mount Parnasse (20 ski hills)
• Various Water Sports (deep-sea diving, water skiing...)
• Ainos Park, where there is a mix of sea and mountain
• Prison of Socrates, remains well preserved.
Featured
Hotels in Greece
Greece has over 8,000 hotels with a capacity of 600,000 beds. In the islands
the hotels are only open during high season. Some of the more popular hotels
are Eden Beach Hotel, Kinetta Beach Hotel, Adrian Hotel, Dorian Inn,
Solomou Hotel, Electra Palace, Hera Hotel, Divani Caravel, Athens Atrium and
much more!
Advice to
Travellers of Greece
• A valid Canadian
passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Greece. The passport must
be valid for at least three months beyond the date of your expected departure
from the country.
•The currency is the euro (EUR). Credit cards and traveller's checks
in U.S. dollars are widely accepted. ATM's are widely available. Canadian currency
and traveller's checks are not widely accepted worldwide. Check with your bank
for information on automated banking machine (ABM) services outside Canada.
Climate -
When to Visit Greece?
As a whole, Greece enjoys a Mediterranean climate with soft and rainy winters
(November to March) and very hot and dry summers (April to September).
Certain areas of Greece have to tolerate temperatures of 36, 38, 40 and 45 °C
(July and August). Spring and the autumn are the best times
to visit Greece.
