Any ideas on holidays in Greece, for two weeks of relaxing and sightseeing?

Answer 1

Crete sweety!
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Answer 2

i'm 0.5 Greek. the element with Greece is that all of the Islands are so guy or woman and so no count if or no longer they're the wonderful place for you or no longer is subjective. somebody else pronounced Zakynthos right here. I hate Zakynthos!...properly i do no longer hate it precisely yet because it grew to become into destroyed by making use of an earthquake in 1953 it has a techniques much less character than many different Greek islands. How approximately Cephalonia? (very green) or probable someplace close to Chania (eye-catching city) in Crete. the venture of desirous to be close to the coastline/city is that that's the place all of the 18-30's cling out. in case you rather need to get a seem on the 'genuine' Greece, you have have been given to sacrifice the city concept and settle for between the attention-catching little villages on the coasts. For that i might advise lesvos or Paxos yet as I say, that's subjective so quite some analyze is the respond. Greece is a superb united states of america. relish!

Answer 3

Have to agree with the most of the above answers. Crete island offers all that you would like to have. Sightseeing and relaxation. I Live in Crete for a year now, and i am happy for this choice.
Happy and relaxing vacations

Answer 4

For my money, I would spend a few days in Athens to see the sights, then jump on an internal flight to Rhodes and spend the rest of the 2 weeks island-hopping up the Dodecanese.

Its really easy there now as there are two fast catamarans operating between Rhodes and Patmos and most islands between.

Answer 5

stay in Athens for 3 days to see the monuments and museums and the historic centre. From athens you can take a day trip to Delphi and Hosios Lukas (major archaeological site, 2 hour drive from Athens, and don't miss the HosiosLukas Byzantine Monastery), or to Nafplio-Mycenae- Epidavros.
It is worth visiting a couple of islands, like Syros(beutiful neoclassical town)-Mykonos(nice beaches, picturesque architecture and a lot of night life), or Naxos(best beaches and monuments)-Santorini (great landscape), or even Sifnos-Milos (calmer, but still picturesque and great beaches). I mention them as couples because that is how they are on the same ferry line. Also Rhodos-Kos are beautiful, but far from Athens,maybe you should consider flying there.
You will spend at least 5 days on the islands, so that leaves us 3-4 more days. I would advise you to go to Ioannina town and the Zagorochoria villages, it is in the Epirus, 5-6 hour drive from Athens, but magnificent, or to thevillages o0f Mount Pelion, or to the Meteora, a wonderful landscape of huge rocks on top of which are old monasteries.

Answer 6

Skopelos,Samos and Crete. The ruins,Athens,and Meteora.

Answer 7

Go to Crete as long as you hire a car you will have a brill time,
Lots of golden beaches not to crowded.
We have been going there for the last few years it has been over 35deg every time.

Answer 8

If you really want to see many monuments, go to Crete, minding that there are so many interesting places that you are not going to find much time to relax.
If you don't want so many monuments, but much leisure time, try Kos. It is very beautiful and it looks so exotic...!

Answer 9

Well kriti kerkyra skiathos chios zakynthos kefalonia ithaki evia it nice in rodes ikaria samos but don't forget thasos too..

Answer 10

http://www.cretetravel.com/

The Island of Crete: the most versatile and exciting vacation destination in Greece!
A brief travel guide of Crete.

Crete is one of the most frequented islands in Greece and hosts of thousands of visitors every year, who come to Crete to admire its natural beauty and exquisite archaeological sites, to experience its genuine hospitality and exciting nightlife, to enjoy its scrumptious and healthy cuisine and to swim at pristine beaches with crystal clear waters. All these features make Crete - the bridge between Europe and Africa and a land that blends ancient civilisations and modern lifestyle - the most inviting and spellbinding holiday spot in Greece.

Crete has four prefectures: Chania (Hania), Rethymnon (Rethymno or Rethimnon), Heraklion (Iraklio) and Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos). Each is unique and has several very impressive natural and historical sites, as well as an abundance of charming villages where visitors are greeted with a warm smile and treated as a member of the community.

Crete , Greece has an exceptionally well-developed tourist infrastructure that includes hotels, entertainment venues, tourist agencies, car rental agencies and shops for all types of tourists.

If you have planned to spend your holidays in Crete, rest assured that you will find a great variety of Crete hotels, luxury hotels, apartments , suites, villas, studios and rooms for rent throughout Crete. Excellent hotel accommodation can be found in all four peninsulas of Crete: Chania ( Chania Town, Kolymbari, Megala Chorafia, Platanos), Rethymnon ( Rethymnon Town, Agia Triada, Plakias, Finikas), Heraklion ( Heraklion Town, Agia Pelagia, Archanes, Avdou, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Stalida) and Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos, Havania, Ierapetra, Sitia). Visitors are provided with a wonderful selection from which to select the Crete hotel that satisfies both their needs and budgets.

Crete Beaches
The sheer number of breathtaking beaches in Crete is enough to amaze any visitor. You can find long stretches of sand lined with palm trees, small idyllic coves, lovely pebbly beaches and exotic lagoons. Off the coast of Crete are several tiny islands where the azure waters lap soft sands. In other words, Crete beaches cater to all preferences and styles, including quiet family beaches, beaches packed with the younger crowd, secluded beaches for couples and gay beaches in Crete. Water sports facilities in Crete are offered at many beaches, some of which are ideal for scuba diving in Crete.

All four prefectures of Crete offer splendid beaches. The most popular Crete beaches are:

- Agia Marina, Agii Apostoli , Balos, Falasarna, Georgioupolis, Kalyves, Kastelli-Kissamos, Kolymbari and Platanias, as well as Gramvoussa Island on the northern coast of the Chania Prefecture, and Domata, Frangokastelo, Fournoti, Loutro, and the isles of Elafonissi and Gavdos, which are celebrated for their clear waters, on the southern coast of the Chania Prefecture .

- Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Fodele, Gournes, Hersonissos, Malia, Mononaftis and Stalida (Stalis) on the northern coast of the Heraklion Prefecture, and Agios Nikitas, Dermatos, Kalamaki and Katalyki, Lendas, Loutra and Matala on the southern coast of the Heraklion Prefecture.

- Almyros, Amoudara, Driros, Elounda, Havania, Istro, Milatos, Mochlos, Pachia Ammos, Plaka, Sisi, Sitia and the islands of Chryssi, Koufonissi and Spinalonga, which have turquoise waters and powder-like sand, on the northern coast of the Lassithi Prefecture, Agia Fotia, Ierapetra, Langada, Makrygialos, Myrtos and Xerokambos on the southern coast of the Lassithi Prefecture, and Itanos, Kato Zakros, Palekastro and the famous Palm Tree Beach of Vai on the eastern coast of the Lassithi Prefecture.

- near Rethymnon Town, and in Adele, Bali, Episkopi, Gerani, Panormos and Platanes on the northern coast of the Rethymnon Prefecture, and Agia Gal i ni, Agios Georgios, Agios Pavlos, Ammoudi, Damnoni, Plakias, Preveli, Rodakino and Triopetra on the southern coast of the Rethymnon Prefecture.



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