Athens

It only makes sense to start in the nation’s capital, which offers many great tourism opportunities. From Athens, you can travel wherever you wish to on the mainland quickly and easily, with many historical landmarks and archaeological sites easily able to be included in a day’s worth of car hire. Athens proves a particularly popular destination even in winter, given its status as a culturally diverse city and its wide range of shopping opportunities.

With regards to hotels, Greece has some of the very finest in Europe, with Athens being the centrepiece. Grand Resort Lagonissi is situated on its own peninsula and is one of the highest quality and popular hotels in the whole of the country. This complex even has its own beach, not to mention the ten exclusive restaurants that are open to guests only.

Santorini

Santorini is a Greek volcanic island, and fast becoming one of the most desirable destinations in the whole world. Whether as a wedding or honeymoon location or simply as a superb destination in its own right, Santorini is home to some excellent hotels and is one of the most popular resorts in Greece.

For the very best in luxury, the Astarte complex offers a wide range of suites, with stunning views over the Mediterranean. This is the ideal destination for people looking for a truly indulgent holiday experience.

Crete

Crete is home to some of the best historical landmarks in the whole of Europe. Whether it is historical landmarks pointing to its history as a Roman empirical outpost, or one of its many ancient ruins, Crete as is rich and diverse a tourist destination as you could hope to find. The hotels are among the best in Greece, too.

The Kalimera Kriti Hotel is actually a complex of private bungalows, stretched out along the mountainside overlooking the sea. This complex is in effect a secluded, unique village, but is definitely up there with the best of Greek hotels.

Mykonos

Smaller Greek islands such as Mykonos are beginning to emerge as top tourist destinations. One of the major aspects of these places is that they are not primarily reliant on tourism, so there remains a charm and authenticity about the resorts. The local community simply live their lives as normal, with the tourists an added extra.

Given the economic troubles on the mainland, there are also many chefs working in hotels on the island, as they have better job prospects from staying at home. Many also work in the top hotels, with the Royal Myconian Resort proving extremely popular.

Discover the best holiday resorts that Greece has to offer this summer, you will not be disappointed.

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