Luxury Hotels Greece
about Greece
Steeped in the history of ancient civilisation, Greece with its rich cultural and geographical variety, provides visitors with some of the wonders of the world, such as the Acropolis in Athens or the Minoan palaces in Crete, and magical settings of sun-drenched beaches and beautiful crystal-clear seas.
Crete, the largest of the Greek Islands, is blessed with sublime natural beauty and is host to some of Greece’s most luxurious hotels and a wealth of ancient sites. The small fishing village of Elounda lies in the beautiful surroundings of Mirabello Bay and is the perfect place to relax. Alternatively stay at the more centrally-located Gouves with its pretty beaches and easy access to nearby attractions such as thePalace of Knossos and the Cretaquarium.
Keen explorers will enjoy a break near Athens on mainland Greece with its mix of busy and bustling city centre life and nearby areas of outstanding natural beauty such as The Temple of Poseidon, Sounio National Park and Mount Parnith.
Another area famous for its beautiful scenery is Halkidiki in Northern Greece, close to the busy city of Thesoloniki. It has stunning aquamarine waters, unspoilt fishing villages and fine sandy beaches framed by pine forests. The most popular beaches, Sani, Henoiti and Pefkohori are equipped with outstanding watersports facilities. One of Halkidiki’s top cultural attractions is Mount Athos, also known as the Holy Mountain.
Airport
Various airports on mainland Greece and it's Islands.
Flying Time
Approximately 4 hours to Heraklion (direct from London, Manchester, Birmingham and most other regional UK airports) and 3 hours 40 minutes to Athens (direct from London).
Weather
A perfect destination to visit between Easter and mid-June and from the end of August until mid-October with a pleasant climate, plentiful sunshine and fewer crowds. If you like it hot, temperatures soar at the height of summer.
Currency
Euro
Language
Greek, English is widely spoken
Time Difference
GMT +2 to 3 hours