Destinations
Greece is a country where antiquities are everywhere: Athens, Delphi, Thebes and Meteora, the rocky monasteries and Mount Athos. Still here are the beautiful beaches, the clear sea, the picturesque islands and the spa hotels. Rhodes, Halkidiki and Kos are all about Greece.
To go to Greece only to see the sights at a frantic pace or, on the contrary, lazily wallowing on the beach is a crime. In this country it is necessary to enjoy food and wine, sea and midday heat, communication with the locals and nature, antiquities and silence, discos and fun. All at once – in another way it still does not work.
The winter guests of Greece get the comfortable hot weather, lack of annual “busting” of tourists, a huge number of attractions and a well-developed tourist infrastructure. Beautiful nature and the opportunity to spend a wonderful holiday on one of the most beautiful islands in the country, Rhodes.
As you know, Greek hotels are not assigned “stars”, but categories: deluxe (5*), A (4*), B (3*) and C (2*). Excursions are usually offered establishments of categories B and C – simple but clean and with everything you need in the rooms (air conditioning, TV, etc.). The beach hotels of the country are not inferior to the quality of service to the neighbors in the Mediterranean: there are also luxurious “fives” and good “fours”. There are hotels focused on holidays with children.
If one hotel has a nice large restaurant with national cuisine, and another, located next door – a youth disco, guests can visit those places.
All beaches in Greece are municipal, sunbeds and umbrellas – for an extra charge (about 3-6 EUR per day), many hotels have free sunbeds and umbrellas. The vast majority of beaches are sandy, rarely pebble. In general, beaches on the mainland are louder than on the islands; last ones have many cozy coves, and the sea is often calmer.
Greek cuisine is a large number of vegetables and greens, dairy products (especially soft cheeses), olives and olive oil, bread and wine. “Heavy food” is cooked lamb and poultry, beef and pork. We recommend to try a real Greek salad, octopus grill, “moussaka” – eggplant, minced meat and tomatoes, “pastitsio” – a variety of lasagna, “stifado” – meat stew with onion in wine and cinnamon sauce, “spetsofai” – fried sausages with fresh tomatoes, “paidakiya” – lamb chops on the grill.
Greeks are very proud of their cheese, and in no country in the world people consume this product in such quantities. Each region has its own famous kind of cheese.
You can order baklava or “galaktoboureko” – creamy pastry. You should definitely taste delicious Greek wines, anisee vodka ouzo and, of course, brandy.
Everywhere in the Greek city there will certainly be a diner, a pastry shop, a coffee shop, a bar, a tavern, a glass or a beer hall. International and Greek restaurants are also everywhere, and portions do not hurt even the most hungry travelers.
Materials are from the site: tonkosti.ru
Greek railways are probably a weak link in the transport infrastructure, but travel on local rails is not without special charm. The main railway line connects Athens and Thessaloniki and runs along a very scenic route through mountain ranges, tunnels, passing beautiful valleys overlooking the sea. This trip is about 55 EUR. For romantics and lovers of tapping wheels, the route Diacofto – Calavrita and the road Volos – Ano Lechon – Miles are recommended. Both paths run through scenic mountain ranges.
Speaking about the transport of Hellas, we have to mention the maritime connection. Water transport is by far the most common method of transportation in Greece. The capital and other big cities are connected by a dense ferry network. Most large islands have ferries and smaller vessels departing several times a day. However, if the island is small, so ships sail there only a few times a week. The price is about 8-17 EUR, with the car – from 40 EUR.
Perhaps the main competitor of water transport is air. In no more than an hour you can reach any farthest corner or small island of the country. Mostly, national airlines operate: Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines. There are 11 international airports located in the Greek islands, with 12 regional airports. But air travel is the most expensive way to travel around the country. For example, the average cost of a flight from the capital to an island and back will be 180-200 EUR per person.
Long-distance buses KTEL, both reliable and inexpensive, go not only on the mainland but also carry passengers to the nearest islands: the cost of the ferry is included in the ticket price – an average of 5-6 EUR per 100 km.
The best public transport is developed in the capital, Athens. There are trolleybuses, trams and buses. There is even a subway that lies not under the ground, but on its surface. The fare in Athens is 1.4 EUR, the price is valid for all modes of public transport within 1.5 hours.
In other regions, countries are dealing with transport differently. In the big popular islands, there is a well-developed bus network, but in small parts of the land it will be difficult to use them: the schedule is made for the needs of locals, not tourists, so they ply infrequently and not at the most convenient time for travelers.
For renting a car in Greece you need to have an international driving licenses, not less than 25 and not more than 70 years, a driving experience of three years. The average rental of an economy class car is from 47 EUR per day. A credit card will be required everywhere except Greece. In private rental offices, the requirements are somewhat simpler.
The usual gas stations for us in the cities are not found, they are only on the freeways. The city also operates small gas stations located directly on the first floors of residential buildings and open until 19:00.
Taxis are extremely popular. However, you should always be careful and make sure the meter is turned on. Also, because of the confusion of the streets and the fuzzy numbering of houses, taxi drivers often wander, and you’ll still have to pay for it. Fare is low, double rates apply from midnight to 5:00. In Athens and mainland Greece, these tariffs are clearly observed, but in the islands it is better to negotiate a price in advance.
Piraeus (8.52km)
Peristéri (4.71km)
Kallithéa (4.47km)
Acharnés (11.09km)
Euro, €
ALB, BGR, TUR, MKD
2.91 €
10 €
+30
