![]() There is another three-day festival in June for the Holiday of the Holy Spirit. The Greek Orthodox Church says that practically every day of the year is a Saints Day and communities throughout Greece celebrate their special day with processions, services and parties which can make be a spectacle for tourists.įor example, Zante celebrates Saint Dionisios’ (Dennis) Day on August 24 with a three-day festival which includes fireworks, parties and a seafront procession in which the mummified body of the saint is displayed. A multitude of poppies, daisies, orchids, wild iris and other colourful spring flowers make Greece look like an Impressionist painting. ![]() Many people go back to their family home for the festivities. Holy Week, the week before Easter Sunday, sees candlelit processions and church services in almost every town and village. Snow falls, too, in the winter – and lots of it in some placesĮaster, in March or April, is one of the biggest events on the Greek calendar. More rain is to be expected in April and October, but the wettest months are from November to February. It could be a chilly 16 degrees in early April but still 20 degrees or higher in October. The sea is generally warm enough for swimming throughout these shoulder periods, but it takes a while to warm up. Not all the facilities will be up and running in April and May and some will be shutting at the end of the season in October.Īverage temperatures will be in the low to mid 20s in April and October but mid to high 20s in May, June and September. These are the spring and early summer months of April, May and June and the later summer months of September and October. If you want to explore the amazing countryside, visit the spectacular historic sites or use some of the many hundreds of miles of marked hiking or cycling routes then the “shoulder seasons” may be best. There is little rainfall in these months. The sea will be comfortably warm in the mid-20s. You can expect the temperature to be between 25 and 30 degrees Centigrade although temperatures can soar above 30 degrees inland and in big cities. If you want to sunbathe, swim or take advantage of the vast range of water sports then the sunniest, hottest and driest months are July to September. Magnificent beaches, island hopping, cultural contrasts There are direct flights to Athens and all main Greek islands from the UKīetween three and four hours from the UK to Greece They even play cricket in Corfu!Īnd if that isn’t enough you can hop off to another beach, another town, another island because everything in Greece is always satisfyingly the same – but always sensationally different. There are spas and gyms, water sports and hiking, tennis and golf, cycling and climbing. There are places where the summer parties start early and go on through the night resorts for families places for people who want to sunbathe all day and places to play all day. Now Greece has private villas, stylish boutique hotels and superb all-inclusive hotels offering the highest levels of luxury. Those traditional, family-run studios that were once the main accommodation for holidaymakers are still there. You can still get that lovely Shirley Valentine moment when you have a meal at a beach and the table is set in the gentle lapping of the sea. ![]() Tavernas and restaurants provide international cuisine alongside wonderful Greek dishes – and over the road locals will be enjoying their ouzo at a kafenion, picking up the children from school or going to church. English is spoken almost everywhere, and the food just goes on getting better. ![]() Greece has become cosmopolitan and modern in every respect without ruining the traditional Mamma Mia! charm and legendary hospitality that so many people love. The most magnificent is the white marble Parthenon, a temple to the goddess Athena, built 2,500 years ago and still the glittering crown on the Acropolis of Athens. Buildings from thousands of years ago have been discovered. Historians tell us it was the birthplace of democracy, maths, modern medicine, the Olympic Games and so much more. The storytellers say Greek Gods created the world. And it’s thickly spread across mainland Greece and the Greek islands that are scattered like brilliant gems across two clear blue seas. Spectacular scenery, amazing beaches, wonderful weather, friendly people, great food, award winning wine and mind-blowing history. Greece is the perfect getaway for so many marvellous reasons and about 25 million tourists will enjoy its delights this year. It's a land steeped in ancient myths and legends and it still has the magic to make holiday dreams come true. ![]()
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