We offer an overview of tourist reviews about holidays in Greece in 2019-2020. Should you travel in 2021? Find out how tourists rate the climate, hotels, beaches, excursions and entertainment. Pros and cons, nuances of rest in Greek resorts.
Greece weather reviews
At any time of the year, warm weather pleases only the coast of Greece. In the continental part of the country, and especially in the mountains, the climate is more severe.
The seaside resorts lie in the Mediterranean subtropical zone. The rainy season lasts from November to January, and therefore there are few tourists. In winter, during the daytime, the air warms up to + 15 ° С, and at night the temperature drops to + 5 ° С. They don't swim in the sea in the off-season, but there are plenty of other entertainments.
Marta Vladimirovna: "The main activities at the resorts boil down to walking around the city, spending money on sales. January is the season of stunning discounts on furs, shoes, outerwear."
Beach vacation starts in May. The main influx of tourists occurs in July and June, when the air temperature rises to +30 ... + 35 ° С, and the sea temperature rises to +24 ... + 26 ° С.
Anya: “We rested in the second half of July, when the peak of daytime temperatures had already passed. It was really hot at noon. It was cooler in the morning and in the evening. It never rained for 2 weeks.”
The velvet season lasts from September to the end of October.
Daniil Kazakov: Greece is the best place to stay in the Mediterranean for good money. You just need to go in the velvet season - September or the first half of October. At this time, there are already not so many tourists, and the prices are normal, and there is no wild heat like in summer. I have been doing this for 4 years now and I will go there.
Natalia1421: "Despite the not hot times, either summer autumn, or autumn summer, we completely bought ourselves and got tanned."
Greece hotel reviews
The Mediterranean state is focused on tourism, so tourists can stay in hotels of any level on the mainland and islands. Most of the hotels are privately owned, but there are also well-known international brands.
There are many budget housing. According to tourists, the service in Greece is not bad. Often hotels of category E, which corresponds to the generally accepted 1-2 *, offer better service than hotels of C level 3 *. The resort guests note the cleanliness, courtesy of the staff and a wide range of amenities.
If you are looking forward to a good holiday in Greece in 2021, check out the hotel reviews from tourists.
Inessa: "Conveniently located, high-quality and inexpensive hotel. Country-type rooms. This is common in Greece." Horizon Beach 4 *, Crete.
Valentine: "I really liked the location of the hotel! Nearby there is a wonderful sandy beach, shops and taverns with local cuisine." Fereniki Beach Holiday Resort 3 *, Chania
Anastasia B.: "Quiet hotel, no drunk vacationers. Located away from shops and cafes. The beach and grounds are large and well-groomed." Kassandra Palace Hotel & Spa 5 *, Halkidiki.
Negative reviews are received by hotels in which guests are faced with poor cleaning or damaged equipment.
Daria: "There was a TV in the room, but it didn't work. There was also an air conditioner, which is probably 20 years old. When you turn it on, it smells awful." Alkyonides Apartments 3 *, Rhodes.
Reviews about beaches and sea in Greece
Where is the best beach holiday in Greece? According to the reviews of tourists, resorts on the mainland and on the islands can boast of a wonderful coastline. Suffice it to say that 380 beaches in Greece have been awarded the honorary Blue Flag. All Greek beaches are state owned and admission is free. Most of the beach vacation spots have good infrastructure.
Super Paradise Beach is considered the best in Mykonos, Lalaria in Skiathos, Balos in Crete, and Voidokilia in the Peloponnese. Milos became famous for the wonderful beach of Sarakiniko, Zakynthos - Navagio, and Lefkada - Porto Katsiki. In Paros, tourists love to relax on the Kolimbithres beach, in Kefalonia - on Myrtos, in Kerkyra - on the romantic Canal d'Amour beach.
According to tourists, the sea is transparent at all resorts in Greece. Everywhere you can find gentle coastal areas where it is good to relax with small children.
lekxx: "The beach is occupied not only by vacationers at the hotel, anyone can come here, including the local population, and those living in distant hotels."
TeddyK: "This beach in Corfu is good for its location. Italy is nearby. The coast is washed by the Ionian and Adriatic seas. You can swim in two seas at once."
svetlanka-83: "There are plenty of beaches on the island, it's good to swim everywhere, even in the capital of Kerkyra, the sea is clean. Everyone can find a beach to their liking."
Reviews about excursions in Greece
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
The country with the richest culture and history is attractive for fans of excursion tourism. In any city and resort in Greece, excursions are offered in Russian. These are sightseeing walking and bus tours and thematic tours of historical and natural attractions.
We advise, first of all, to take excursions to places where it is difficult or expensive to get by yourself. For a successful vacation in Greece in 2021, read the reviews of tourists.
Zherdeva E: "Santorini island is magnificent! There are no complaints about the excursion, everything is clear and interesting. I highly recommend it." More about the excursion →
Oksana: "Lunch in Greek style with wine and fruit on a yacht, fresh sea breeze, oleanders blooming along the banks, such peace encompasses! Thank you for organizing such tours." More about the excursion →
Not all excursions leave a positive experience. Overlays also happen. This is how they say about the excursion to the historical region of Argolis, during which tourists are shown the Corinth Canal, Mycenae and the ancient active theater of Nafplion.
Marina I.: "The excursion is wonderful. It is a pity that everything is very fast. It would be better instead of a ceramics store, where we spent 30 minutes in vain, for this time we added a visit to Nafplion. The sediment remained. quickly - stretched. " More about the excursion →
Likhacheva O.: "The accompanying guide spoke five languages alternately, except for Russian. I understood with great difficulty." More about the excursion →
Entertainment reviews
In addition to ancient ruins, monasteries, excavations and archaeological museums, Greece has excellent water parks, botanical gardens and amusement parks. Each resort offers activities for children, boat trips, yachting and sea fishing. Fans of outdoor activities prefer hiking, cycling, diving and snorkeling.
Mishhanya: "The Botanical Park of Crete amazed to the core with the variety of tree species that coexist with each other in such a relatively small area."
Ksenya_superkv: "Feliraki water park in Rhodes is very large. Artificial" sea with waves "," lazy river ". Inside there is where to eat, you can use sun loungers. The staff is friendly, clean everywhere, well-groomed territory."
Pros and cons of holidays in Greece
According to tourists' reviews for 2019-2020, the Greek resorts have everything you need for complete relaxation - beautiful nature, warm sea and interesting excursions. pros holidays in Greece in 2021:
- The mild and warm Mediterranean climate pleases all year round.
- The country is one of the cradles of civilization. Any Greek town and small village boasts a rich cultural heritage and unique architecture.
- Many festivals and celebrations.
- Public transport is well developed in Greece. It is very convenient for independent travel.
- The food is inexpensive. Find out how much money to take to Greece.
- There are many good beaches in the mainland and on the islands.
maryshica: "Greece has beaches for every taste: pebbly and sandy, wild and equipped, large and small. And every time you look at a new and new beach, you will be surprised by the variety of colors of sea water."
Maxim Alekseev: "Greece is one of the best places on earth, and it has no downsides ... if you don't dissemble there is one, of course ... these are the prices for food and gasoline."
Minuses:
- Linguistic discomfort is felt. There are almost no plates on which information is duplicated in English.
- In summer, all shops and cafes are closed for the afternoon siesta. From 14:00 to 17:00 something to buy or have lunch is a problem.
- All medical services are paid.
- There are too many holidaymakers in popular resorts during the high season.
Guest: "The island of Santorini is a quiet, beautiful place? There are crowds of people like ants. Don't push through. To take a photo, you have to stand in line. It is quiet there only after sunset, when the tourists leave for a one-day excursion."
The nuances of rest in Greece and tourist advice
Greeks are friendly to tourists from Russia. Affected by the unity of faith and the traditional hospitality of this country. There will always be someone who will give you directions, help you order a taxi or find the right stop.
At the height of the summer season, there are not enough places in hotels and guesthouses at popular resorts, because not only tourists from abroad come to rest, but also the Greeks themselves. In order not to experience any problems, book the room you like in advance.
For a comfortable stay in July and August, choose resorts on the islands. The sea coast is constantly blown by a fresh breeze, and it is much easier to endure the heat.
Elena: "The climate on the island of Kos is wonderful, very suitable for families with small children. We rested for two years in a row, in July and August. The heat is not felt due to the winds."
During excursions, buses often pass along steep serpentines. If you are not comfortable on the road, take your motion sickness pills with you.
