Greece

• The best time to visit Greece is from late May to early October when the weather is sunny and warm with little or no rain.
• The months of June to September make for a great beach holiday as the temperature is just warm enough to go swimming, suntanning and taking a stroll around at the beautiful beaches.
• The months of April, May, October and November are great times for sightseeing with the weather being warm and pleasant with occasional rains. If you are in Greece for the nightlife then July and August are the main months.
• The time from late June to early September is excellent with multiple ferries running between routes, sea water at its warmest and good for swimming and nightlife at its best.
  

There are many ways to reach the commercial Islands in Greece.

By Air: The two main Airports in Greece in Athens city and Thessaloniki city receives direct flights from all the major cities in the world. Several domestic and international flights run between the 15 international airports located on the most popular tourist destination islands in Greece.

By Sea: Greece is accessible via ferries from Italian ports like Trieste, Venice, Ancona, Bari and Brindisi that take a stop at Corfu or Igoumenitsa on the way.

By Road: You can take a bus to reach Athens but there are very limited International bus services available. These can be availed for nearby countries including Albania, Macedonia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Turkey.

1. Central Market: Also known as Varvakios, Central Market lies on Athinas street and dates back to the 19th century. Divided into 2 parts - wet and dry - this colourful market has small stalls selling out fragrant spices, fresh olives, cured meats, yummy cheese, and exotic seafood.

Famous For: Local cheese and fish.

2. Piraeus Flea Market: Making for one of the best destinations for budget-friendly and bargainable shopping, Piraeus Flea Market is hosted every Sunday. The market starts early morning and continues until evening, selling out beautiful bedsheets, utensils, shoes, and home decor.

Famous For: Cheap bags and shoes.

3. The Plaka: Making for one of the ancient localities of Athens, Plaka is known popularly for its elegant restaurants, cozy cafes, and colourful gift shops. This place is also home to a plethora of jewelry stores that sell out classy gold ornaments at lower prices, since gold in Greece is relatively cheaper.

Famous For: Antiques, jewelry, souvenirs.

The local food of Greece is Greek Cuisine or Mediterranean Cuisine which includes Souvlaki, gyros, pita, olives, cheese, bread, yoghurt and wine.

The best places to taste Greek Cuisine are:

• Silence of the Fish, Paros, Naoussa
• Strofi, Athens
• Nammos, Mykonos, Psarrou
• Etrusco, Corfu
• Bratsera, Hydra Town
• Kuzina, Athens
• Archipelagos Restaurant, Santorini, Fira
• Alefkandra Restaurant, Mykonos
• Barbarossa Restaurant, Paros, Naoussa
• Varoulko restaurant, Piraeus

The beautiful beaches, breathtaking Greek sunsets, remarkable ancient architecture and crisp Santorini wines makes Greece one of the most sought after honeymoon destinations. Here is a list of must-visit destinations in Greece during Honeymoon.

• Thission Open Air Cinema, Athens
• Lighthouse of Akrotiri, Thira.
• Kamari and perissa beach, Santorini
• Fira, Santorini
• Caldera cliff, Santorini.
• Philopappou Hill, Athens.
• Samariá Gorge, Crete Island.
• Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia Island
• Mount Athos
• Lindos, Rhodes Island.
• Kolymbithres Beach, Paros
• Delphi Theatre, Delphi, Sterea
• Island of Palea Kameni.
• Santo Wines Winery, Thira
  The Kamari Open Air Cinema, Thira

Greece is all about beaches and mountains which makes it a hiker’s paradise. Here is a list of Famous Hiking Destinations in Greece.

• The Menalon trail, Gortynia, Arcadia
• The Viros Gorge, Peloponnese
• Pelion Peninsula, Pagasetic Gulf
• Vikos Gorge, Pindos Mountains
• Corfu Trail
• Mount Olympus, between Thessaly and Macedonia
• Samaria Gorge Trail, Crete
• Hiking on Tilos, Agios Ioannis, Ghera.
• Andros Hike, Cyclades.

Best places for Vineyard tour in Greece.

The wine culture of Greece can be best experienced by taking a Wine tasting tour to the popular vineyards. Here is a list of best places for Vineyard Tour in Greece:

• Lyrarakis Winery, Crete
• Douloufakis Winery, Crete
• Anoskeli Winery, Crete
• Manousakis Winery, Crete
• Hatzidakis Winery, Santorini
• Domaine Sigalas, Oia, Santorini
• Gaia Wines, Santorini
• Manalis Winery, Sikinos Island
• Moraitis Winery, Paros Island
• Santorini Wine Tour, Fira

Greece with its wonderful sea beds and emerald blue seas, is a paradise for watersports fanatics. For all those who are bored of sunbathing, suntanning and swimming, Greece offers a variety of watersports like Jet Skiing, wakeboarding, Parasailing, Stand-Up-Paddling, Windsurfing, Catamaran sailing, snorkeling, Tube or Banana Riding, Scuba Diving, Yachts Surfing, Diving and Canoeing. Almost all the islands of Greece offer water sports facilities that are reliable and uses the latest equipment. Whether you are a first timer or experienced, the certified staff makes your activities safe and fun.