With endless days of sunshine, amazing beaches, beautiful countryside and a wealth of history spanning thousands of years, it is no wonder that Greece and its islands are a popular destination for package holidays. Offering something for everyone, Greece is the ideal holiday choice for families, couples and groups of people who want a break in the sun along with some fascinating historical sites to explore.

Kassandra peninsula

With sandy beaches, rolling green hillside, quaint unspoilt villages and lively nightlife, the Kassandra peninsula is the most popular mainland area. Resorts like Athens, Halkidiki and Thessalonika are among the favourites.

Thessalonika is among the oldest cities in Europe and was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1917. Here the old blends nicely with the new, including Byzantine churches and traditional tavernas to modern shopping malls and trendy nightclubs. A must when staying in Thessalonika is a trip to Mount Olympus where all the family will enjoy exploring the area.

Less than an hour from Thessalonika you will find the beach resorts of Halkidiki where you can relax

Meteora Monasteries

on the beach, enjoy some water sports, take a boat trip and explore places like Petrolona Caves and Meteora Monasteries and much much much more.

Each of the Greek islands offers something different. Crete is the largest island and is popular with youngsters looking for some excitement, especially in the vibrant resort of Agios Nikolaos. Here you will find plenty of water sports, bars, nightclubs and shops but there are lots of quieter resorts where families can enjoy playing and relaxing on the beach. The islands rugged coastline has plenty of rocky inlets where the children can spend hours exploring the rock pools and caves.

Agios Nikolaos

Crete is particularly attractive for hiking holidays in the spring when the island is awash with beautiful wild flowers.

Although Zante experienced a massive earthquake in 1953, the island still has plenty of historical ruins to explore and its Vai Beach is regarded by many as the best beach in Greece. The island also offers scuba diving opportunities and the chance to see the endangered Loggerhead Turtles nesting grounds.

The island of Rhodes is well known for its ancient sites and beautiful beaches and is home to the

Rhodes Beach

resort of Faliraki which is popular with young party-goers. The beaches of Ixia and Kremasti are popular with families holidaying on the island.

Other popular Greek islands include Santorini with its wonderful volcanic beaches, the laid back Thassos, Corfu, Kos and Skiathos.

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