Mediterranean was the citadel of ancient culture and wisdom. Ancient Greece, which included the Egan sea cost of Turkey – houses most of the ancient knowledge centers.Greece is one of the most visited countries in the world, welcoming close to 20 million visitors each year. The country is home to a number of exclusive resorts on its mainland and its dozens of secluded islands on the Aegean Sea.
The picturesque island of Mykonos is particularly popular with couples and features a diverse club scene and many luxurious modern resorts. The island has been inhabited for at least 5,000 years and is home to numerous pristine sandy coves and beautifully preserved coastal towns. Another popular holiday destination is Santorini, which is renowned for its stunning panoramic views and features an active volcano, although don’t worry too much, because the most recent major eruption took place around 3,600 years ago.
On the photogenic Adriatic coast is the charming Ionian island of Kefalonia, which is best known for its dramatic Myrtos Beach and Melissani Cave, and is home to numerous upmarket hotel resorts. Another popular location for Greece holidays is the beautiful mountainous island of Crete, which is famous for its Venetian port Chania and turquoise lagoon of Balos. Many holidaymakers also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of medieval Rhodes and the breathtaking island of Skiathos, featuring one of the most enchanting ports in the Aegean Sea.
Along the mainland’s coast and throughout the Greek Islands, summers are long, hot and sunny with very little rainfall. The sea is normally warm enough for swimming between May and October, and much of the country remains very mild and frost-free during the winter months.