Holidays In Greece : Travel Guide
August 14, 2009 by 247 Travel Guides
Filed under Travel Tips
In this part of our guide to holidays in Greece we focus on the basic tourist information that visitors should know…
Greece offers many different experiences, landscapes and activities. Famous for its dependable summer sunshine, Greece has many beautiful beaches and a long coastline with many inlets and islands in the Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean Seas. But it is also noted for its historical sites, natural beauty and nightlife.
It attracts more than 15 million visitors a year, making it one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world, 90% of which visit come from other European countries (although in recent years there have been growing numbers of tourists from other world regions).
The most popular destinations include the capital, Athens, and the islands, especially Crete, Rhodes and Corfu. Some areas are very tourist orientated, but people seeking a quieter experience can still find places free from mass tourism.
The great majority of travellers arrive in the summer months – April through October, with the season’s peak being July and August. Outside this period, most of the Greek tourist infrastructure, particularly on the islands, slips into hibernation.
Athens and Thessaloníki handle the bulk of scheduled international flights. However, during tourism season, several charter and planned low-budget flights arrive daily from many European cities to many of the islands and smaller cities on the mainland.
Travellers need a valid passport to enter Greece. Citizens of EU countries don’t require a visa, citizens of some non-EU countries (including the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are permitted to stay for up to 90 days visa-free, but citizens of other non-EU countries need to obtain a visa.
It’s considered a safe country to visit (in terms of occurrences of theft and violence against visitors) and no immunization vaccinations are required or advised prior to traveling there.
There are many islands to make your Greece Holidays more enchanting and happening. These Greek islands are undoubtedly the most beautiful and full of romance to make your Greece vacations unforgettable. People who opt for Greece packages generally plan to take a vacation in the water.