Greece
Experience living in the ancient times as temple ruins come into your sights, Greece is where the roots of Western culture are. Endless coastline and rich culture, accompanied by wonderful cuisine and thrill-seeking activities, enjoy the clear blue skies and sea sparkled with islands, fringed white-sand, and pine-tree shade beaches.
Destination in a Nutshell
131,957 km²
Area
10.72 million
Populations
Athens
Capital
Quick Facts
Greece has over 5,000 islands with Crete as its largest.
The blue doors in Greece houses symbolises keeping the evil spirits away.
The Greek Islands are bathed in sunshine almost 300 days a year
There’s over 10+ UNESCO world heritage in Greece
Athens is the oldest capital city in Europe
Currency: Euro
Language: Greek
Time zone: GMT +3
Best Time to Visit:
Shoulder Season: April to May and September to October
During late spring or early autumn, the weather is softer and the crowd thins out.
Best for exploring traditional Greek culture.
High Season: June to August
Greece is most crowded during summer where the temperature soars, reaching over 30ºC.
The city is always busy as sights, tours, and ferries are running full tilts and accommodation prices are at a premium rate.
Low Season: November to March
Many hotels, sights and restaurants shut down, especially on the islands.
There’ll be a drop in temperature, and Crete and Athens can see snowfall.
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