The best seaside resorts in Greece. When to go swimming and where is it inexpensive? Places preferred by parents with children, elderly tourists, youth and excursion lovers.
Greece resorts map
Crete
The largest Greek island and one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea is located south of other resorts in this country. There are mountainous landscapes, sandy beaches and cozy villages. Weather in Crete by months >>
Who suits... Crete is famous all over the world and is very popular for holidays in Greece by the sea. Resorts on the island are good for parents with children, youth groups and romantic getaways for two.
The best places. For a seaside holiday in Greece on Crete, tourists choose Elounda, Rethymno, Chania, Agios Nikolaos, Hersonissos. The best sandy beaches of Crete →
Prices... In high season, a tour from Moscow for two costs from 46 thousand rubles. Find a tour to Crete →
Pros and cons... Crete is guaranteed an excellent beach holiday by the sea, ancient sights, medieval monuments, well-developed infrastructure and modern entertainment centers. In July and August, the real heat sets in here.
Corfu
The northernmost of the Greek islands is famous for its lush vegetation, rocky mountains and hilly coastline.
Who suits... Corfu is popular with everyone who loves a comfortable holiday in Greece by the sea. It is not as hot on this island as in the south of the country. Wealthy tourists, elderly travelers and parents with children are happy to go to Corfu.
The best places. Tourists love Barbati, Kalami, Paleokastritsa, Dassia, Agios Gordios. Young people choose Kavos and Sidari.
Prices... A tour from Moscow for two costs from 60 thousand rubles. Find a tour in Corfu →
Pros and cons... Corfu is known for its mild climate, excellent beaches and luxury hotels. Minus - there are mosquitoes on the coast.
Kos
The island is part of the Dodecanese archipelago.
Who suits... Kos is one of the best islands where you can relax by the sea in Greece. Newlyweds, pensioners and families with children come to the picturesque coastline.
The best places. Tourists prefer Kamari, Kardamena, Psalidi, Tigaki, Marmari, Mastichari.
Prices... A tour for two from Moscow costs from 45 thousand rubles. This is one of the cheapest Aegean holiday options in Greece. Find a tour to Kos →
Pros and cons... The paradise is famous for its beaches with clean sand, good ecology and beautiful natural landscapes. True, there are few attractions.
Zakynthos
The summer resort island is the southernmost of the islands of the Ionian archipelago.
Who suits... Zakynthos smelled of rosemary and the scent of pine. Young people and connoisseurs of ecological tourism rest here. The purest sea water and rugged coastline have turned the island into a Mecca for fans of scuba diving, snorkeling and water sports.
The best places. For a seaside holiday in Greece, tourists choose the resorts of Laganas, Tsivili, Alykes, Kalamaki, Vasilikos, Argasi.
Prices... A tour from Moscow for two costs from 49 thousand rubles. Find a tour to Zakynthos →
Pros and cons... People go to Zakynthos for a relaxing holiday, picturesque bays and azure sea. There are historical and architectural sights, but they are much less than in Crete or Rhodes.
Halkidiki
On the trident peninsula, which lies in the north of the country, there are several popular resorts and the world-famous Christian center of St. Athos.
Who suits... Halkidiki resorts are universal. They are popular with lovers of beaches, excursion tourism, parents with children and young people. 10 best hotels for families with children →
The best places. Developed infrastructure in Sithonia and Kassandra. The beaches of Agios Ioannis, Agios Nicholas, Kriaritsi, Lagomandra, Porto Karras and others are good.
Prices... A tour from Moscow for two costs from 62 thousand rubles. Find a tour to Halkidiki →
Pros and cons... Halkidiki in Greece guarantees a pleasant seaside holiday, great hotels and interesting excursions. Among the main disadvantages are a long transfer from Thessaloniki and little entertainment for young people.
Loutraki
The most famous tourist center in the south of the country lies on the shores of the Corinthian Gulf of the Ionian Sea.
Who suits... If you have not decided where is the best place to relax in Greece, choose Loutraki! The spa resort caters to all your needs. It is popular with families with children, elderly tourists and those who want to combine a vacation by the sea in Greece with treatment.
Prices... A tour from Moscow for two costs from 69 thousand rubles. Find a tour in Loutraki →
Pros and cons... Loutraki is loved for its proximity to Athens, curative radon water, clear sea and good pebble beaches. The main disadvantage of the resort is that you have to travel to Corinth and Thessaloniki for children's entertainment.
Rhodes
The largest island in the Dodecanese archipelago lies 25 miles off the coast of Turkey.
Who suits... Rhodes is a great option for a seaside holiday in Greece. The island is popular with parents with children, elderly tourists and lovers of excursions. The west coast has excellent conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
The best places. Sandy beaches in Faliraki and Kallithea, pebble or sandy-pebble - in Ixia, Ialyssos and Lindos. The best beaches of Rhodes →
Prices... A tour for two from Moscow costs from 40 thousand rubles. In 2021, this is the most budgetary option for a holiday in Greece by the sea! Find a tour to Rhodes →
Pros and cons... Coastal breezes are constantly blowing on the island, so the summer heat is easier to endure. Rhodes attracts with its beautiful sea and tranquil relaxation. Cons - few sandy beaches and forests.
Where you can spend an inexpensive vacation in Greece in 2021
The most expensive vacation is in Mykonos and Corfu. Lower prices for a seaside holiday in Greece - in coastal towns and villages that are close to airports. In 2021, there are inexpensive tours to Kos, Zakynthos, Rhodes and Crete.
Cultural and sightseeing holidays in Greece
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Greece is not only a great seaside vacation, but also a bunch of interesting ancient places. Lovers of pilgrimage tours like Halkidiki... Here is St. Athos and ancient temples. From Halkidiki it is convenient to go to the famous Meteora Monastery.
Vacation at the sea Crete will allow you to see a lot of historical and natural places in Greece: Knossos and Phaistos palaces, the Labyrinth of the Minotaur, picturesque caves and the largest Samaria gorge in Europe. The island has preserved the ancient city of Gortyna, medieval fortresses and monasteries.
If you chose Corfu, you will be able to see the ancient cathedrals, the Angelokastro fortress, the graceful Achillion palace and the sheer cliffs of Peroulades. Visit the capital of the island and get to know the architectural landmarks of Kerkyra.
On the Rhodes there are many ancient and medieval buildings - the Acropolis, the Old Town, the Rhodes Fortress, one of the oldest cities in the country - Kamiros, Mandraki harbor, the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Tsambika Monastery. Excursions to the Valley of the Butterflies, the Rodini Landscape Park and the Valley of the Seven Springs are popular among holidaymakers.
In the homeland of Hippocrates, the island Kos, see the archaeological site of the 4th century BC e. - Asklepeion, the ancient Agora, the fortress of the Johannites and the Venetian fortress of Antimachia.
While on vacation on the island Zakynthos visit the Blue Caves, the temples of Dionysius and St. Nicholas Mola, the Monastery of Our Lady of Anafonitria, the Preobrazhenskaya monastery and the Askos stone park.
Of Loutraki drive to the monastery of St. Potapius, Lake Vouliagmeni and the Hera sanctuary in Perachora.
Where in Greece it is better to relax with children
There are places where it is better to relax with children in Greece, both on the islands and in the mainland. Parents with babies stay in Corfu, Peloponnese, the resorts of Sithonia and Kassandra in Halkidiki.There are excellent gentle beaches and hotels with children's infrastructure.
For an interesting seaside holiday in Greece with a school-age child, we recommend resorts in Crete and Rhodes. Take your kids to excursions, water parks and entertainment centers.
Best resorts in Greece for young people
Where is the best place to relax in Greece for lovers of noisy discos and parties? Youth companies love the Cretan resorts of Malia, Hersonissos, Chania, Agia Marina and Platanias.
There are entertainment centers and bars in Mykonos. Young people are attracted by the resorts of Vouliagmeni and Glyfada, which are located near Athens, and the town of Kallithea in Halkidiki.
Fans of diving and snorkeling know the best places to relax in Greece by the sea. They willingly come to the resorts of Rhodes, the west coast of Crete, the islands of Thassos, Samos and Lesvos. Windsurfing and kitesurfing fans choose Crete, Rhodes, Karpathos, Kos, Mykonos, Paros, Lefkada, Naxos and Ios.
Resorts in Greece for Seniors
Where is the best place to rest in Greece for the elderly? Aged travelers love the small seaside resort villages with comfortable beaches, restaurants, cafes and parks.
Resorts where you can have a good holiday in Greece in 2021 are located on the mainland and islands. These are Thessaloniki, Peloponnese and the Cretan town of Rethymno. Elderly tourists love Loutraki Spa Resort. It is located 80 km from Athens and is famous for its healing radon springs. These places will appeal to those who value silence, beautiful nature and calm rest.
For a leisurely holiday by the sea in Greece, Corfu is good. Previously, only wealthy tourists came here, but now there are enough budget hotels and apartments on the island.
The country's seaside resorts lie in the Mediterranean subtropics. Although the tourist season starts at april, the sea is still cool. By the end of spring, the sea water temperature rises to a comfortable + 20 ... + 22 ° С.
Where is the best place to relax in Greece in May? Those who come to the sea with children stay at the resorts of Crete or Rhodes. The sea is warmer there.
IN june many tourists gather in Greek resorts, and in july and august the beaches are getting really crowded. At the height of the summer season, the air temperature rises above + 33 ... + 35 ° С. The sea is very warm + 25 ... + 27 ° С. Not everyone can withstand the intense heat, so parents with kids and elderly tourists are planning a seaside vacation in Greece in spring, early summer or autumn.
If you have not decided where is the best place to relax in Greece in september, choose any place you like. The velvet season is beautiful everywhere! There is no extreme heat in autumn. The heated sea cools down slowly. In September, the water is warm + 24 ° С. The swimming season ends only at the end october.
