DISCOVER GREECE
Splendid Greece
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when to visit greece
High peak season-warm weather :
Crowds of Summer on early June until end of Aug
Experience best Nightlife/Swimming/Sunbathing/Festivals :
Summer vacation on June-JUly-Aug
For comfortable sightseeing, low rates & less crowd in Greece :
Plan your visit in the end of Summer & Autumn on Mid Sept to early Nov.
UPS & DOWNS VISITING TIME IN GREECE
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10% crowded-
Low season on Dec,Jan & Feb.The coldest months in Greece
20% crowded-
Ending of low Season on mid Feb to mid March
30% crowded-
Starting season end of mid March to early April
40% crowded-
Low of high season on early April to mid April
50% crowded-
Beggining of high season on end of April to mid May
60% crowded-
Rising of high season on mid May
70% crowd increased-
End of May to early June
80% very crowded-
Mid June to early July
100% extremely crowded-
Mid July to early August is The heart of highest season in Greece.
110% totally flooded by crowds-
Mid August till early Sept is when the peoples are making Long queue, getting complicated,takes more time,full hotels, full ferry,incredible highest price and rates! and crowds footprint and tracks are everywhere.This is crowds disaster months in Greece.Believe it or not.
85% crowds decreased-
Highest season is getting low on End of Sept. But weather still like summer in certain places.
45% Greece can breaths better-
Weather getting cold on mid Oct, high peak finally getting low, hotel & tour tickets rates also getting cheaper, no long Q, sightseeing getting better but some businesses last their operational.
25% Greece are colder-
Weather gets considerably colder on mid Nov and most of restaurants and hotels/businesses are possibly closed
10% Greece on it's Lowest Season-
Low season on Dec,Jan & Feb.The coldest months in Greece
20% crowded-
Ending of low Season on mid Feb to mid March
30% crowded-
Starting season end of mid March to early April
40% crowded-
Low of high season on early April to mid April
50% crowded-
Beggining of high season on end of April to mid May
60% crowded-
Rising of high season on mid May
70% crowd increased-
End of May to early June
80% very crowded-
Mid June to early July
100% extremely crowded-
Mid July to early August is The heart of highest season in Greece.
110% totally flooded by crowds-
Mid August till early Sept is when the peoples are making Long queue, getting complicated,takes more time,full hotels, full ferry,incredible highest price and rates! and crowds footprint and tracks are everywhere.This is crowds disaster months in Greece.Believe it or not.
85% crowds decreased-
Highest season is getting low on End of Sept. But weather still like summer in certain places.
45% Greece can breaths better-
Weather getting cold on mid Oct, high peak finally getting low, hotel & tour tickets rates also getting cheaper, no long Q, sightseeing getting better but some businesses last their operational.
25% Greece are colder-
Weather gets considerably colder on mid Nov and most of restaurants and hotels/businesses are possibly closed
10% Greece on it's Lowest Season-
- Coldest month, especially in Santorini, no swimming, most business are closed,but wild beauty and landscape are getting amazing.
greece top attraction
Thessaly in Kalymnos
Melissani Cave in Keffalonia
Meteora
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A traveler is always finding the best reasons to wander this whole world and soothes his eyes with the captivating and delighting beauty nature has to offer us. the place that is even more beautiful, even more special. Yes, Tracks On Earth are talking about traveling to Greece, the beautiful land of incredible architecture, hospitality, delicious food, and scenic wonders. |
The Meteora
The Monasteries of Meteora is a magical,extraordinary, serene and impressive places on earth. A trip to Meteora offers unique experiences of nature's grandeur in conjunction with history, architechture and man's everlasting desire to connect with the divine, from the early Christian times.Meteora is a truly inspiring and sensational setting of overwhelming rock formations but one must also be prepared to expect that this trip is much more than merely visiting an exquisite landscape.
The Monasteries of Meteora is a magical,extraordinary, serene and impressive places on earth. A trip to Meteora offers unique experiences of nature's grandeur in conjunction with history, architechture and man's everlasting desire to connect with the divine, from the early Christian times.Meteora is a truly inspiring and sensational setting of overwhelming rock formations but one must also be prepared to expect that this trip is much more than merely visiting an exquisite landscape.
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HOW TO GO TO METEORA FROM ATHENS
1. Guided Tour
There are a number of one day to multiple day excursions available from Athens and other major cities in Greece that include the monasteries of Meteora.
2. Self-Plan Tour >>Rent A Car
You can rent a car and drive yourself to Meteora from any town around Greece. You only need a GPS or google maps enabled on your smart phone. From Athens it’s 360 km and from Thessaloniki 240 km.
3. Self Plan Tour >>Take A Train
You can take the train from Athens and other big cities in Greece to the nearest town of Meteora called Kalampaka.
4. Self Plan Tour >>Public bus or Taxis
You can take the bus from many cities around Greece like Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos, Ioannina, Patras, Delphi to Trikala and then change the bus to Kalampaka.once you arrive at the town of Kalampaka you can: take a taxi to the monasteries
hike or book one of the everyday tours available to the monasteries of Meteora with Meteora Thrones Travel Center.
1. Guided Tour
There are a number of one day to multiple day excursions available from Athens and other major cities in Greece that include the monasteries of Meteora.
2. Self-Plan Tour >>Rent A Car
You can rent a car and drive yourself to Meteora from any town around Greece. You only need a GPS or google maps enabled on your smart phone. From Athens it’s 360 km and from Thessaloniki 240 km.
3. Self Plan Tour >>Take A Train
You can take the train from Athens and other big cities in Greece to the nearest town of Meteora called Kalampaka.
4. Self Plan Tour >>Public bus or Taxis
You can take the bus from many cities around Greece like Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos, Ioannina, Patras, Delphi to Trikala and then change the bus to Kalampaka.once you arrive at the town of Kalampaka you can: take a taxi to the monasteries
hike or book one of the everyday tours available to the monasteries of Meteora with Meteora Thrones Travel Center.
The Monasteries of Meteora
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CRETE ISLANDS
Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea separating the Aegean from the Libyan Sea.
Holidays to Crete revolve around sandy beaches, scenic countryside, and an encyclopaedic offering of myths and legends.
Greece’s biggest island
Crete subscribes to the bigger is better school of thought. Not only is it the largest of the Greek Islands, but it’s the 5th biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea – Corsica pips it to the 4th place post by just a few hundred acres.
The full spectrum of beaches
Crete’s super-size means it’s got 650 miles of coastline to go around. The beaches in the Lassithi area, to the east of the island, are annexes to the cosmopolitan towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Here, sunbathers can mix stints on the sunbed with shopping sprees and long lunches in the squares. Further west, the Chania area teams Blue Flag beaches with an historical old town. The 12-kilometre-plus swathes of sand in the Rethymnon area are covered with the footprints of families, while the beaches in the Heraklion area are the staging areas and recovery spots for nights on the tiles.
Historical sights
Crete’s timeline stretches back more than 4,000 years. In fact, the island is credited with being the birthplace of modern civilisation. Evidence for this claim can be found at the Palace of Knossos, in the Heraklion area – the Minoans who lived here were some of the first people in the world to have fashions, parties and women’s rights.
Mountain scenery
Finally, Crete has a lion’s share of unspoilt scenery. You’ll get the best feel for what the island has to offer at Samaria Gorge, an hour’s drive from Chania. Stretching for 16 kilometres, it’s the longest in Europe.
CRETE ISLANDS
Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea separating the Aegean from the Libyan Sea.
Holidays to Crete revolve around sandy beaches, scenic countryside, and an encyclopaedic offering of myths and legends.
Greece’s biggest island
Crete subscribes to the bigger is better school of thought. Not only is it the largest of the Greek Islands, but it’s the 5th biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea – Corsica pips it to the 4th place post by just a few hundred acres.
The full spectrum of beaches
Crete’s super-size means it’s got 650 miles of coastline to go around. The beaches in the Lassithi area, to the east of the island, are annexes to the cosmopolitan towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Here, sunbathers can mix stints on the sunbed with shopping sprees and long lunches in the squares. Further west, the Chania area teams Blue Flag beaches with an historical old town. The 12-kilometre-plus swathes of sand in the Rethymnon area are covered with the footprints of families, while the beaches in the Heraklion area are the staging areas and recovery spots for nights on the tiles.
Historical sights
Crete’s timeline stretches back more than 4,000 years. In fact, the island is credited with being the birthplace of modern civilisation. Evidence for this claim can be found at the Palace of Knossos, in the Heraklion area – the Minoans who lived here were some of the first people in the world to have fashions, parties and women’s rights.
Mountain scenery
Finally, Crete has a lion’s share of unspoilt scenery. You’ll get the best feel for what the island has to offer at Samaria Gorge, an hour’s drive from Chania. Stretching for 16 kilometres, it’s the longest in Europe.
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  I’ve never been to Greece, will this guide help me?
If you’ve never visited Greece or plan on visiting but don’t know where to go then this Greece travel guide is the perfect starting point. Greece has so many interesting and unique places that it can often be difficult to decide where you want to go. This guide is here to help you with that decision by giving you 20 breathtaking destinations to choose from, with the added bonus of the guide being a top 20 list so you'll know exactly where to start your journey .Top 20 Places to Visit in Greece - Top 20 Greece Travel Guide (Includes Athens, Rhodes, Santorini, Corfu, Mykonos, Zakynthos, Meteora, Kos & More) (Europe Travel Series Book 6) |
greece events 2018/2019
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2018
June–August: Athens & Epidavros Festival (music, opera, dance, and theater at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus beneath the Acropolis in Athens; drama and music at the Theater of Epidavros) June 21–23: Miaoulia Festival, Hydra (naval festival, fireworks) Late June–early July (1 week): Nafplio Festival (classical music) July–August: Ancient Olympia International Festival (music, dance, and theater at the site of the ancient Olympics) August 15: Assumption (closures) September 1–8: Armata Festival, Spetses (reenacted naval battle and fireworks on last day) Late September (12 days): Athens International Film Festival October 28: Ohi Day (anniversary of the "No" that Greece said to Mussolini's demands for allowing occupation — and of Greece's entry into World War II; closures) December 25: Christmas (closures) December 26: Second Day of Christmas (closures) |
2019
January 1: New Year's Day (closures) January 6: Epiphany (closures) Mid-January–March : Carnival season (Apokreo), famous in Patra; peaks on the last Sunday before Lent (March 3 in 2019) March 11: "Clean Monday" (Kathari Deftera, the first day of Lent in the Orthodox church; closures) March 25: Greek Independence Day (closures) April 26–29: Orthodox Good Friday through Easter Monday |
