Greece is a beautiful landscape filled piercing blue skies, ancient sun-bleached ruins, endless coastlines, vibrant culture and mouth-watering cuisine.

 

Many people associate the country as just another Sun, Sand and Sea destination, but there’s much more to explore! Greece’s depth eclipses the sun-drenched archipelagos and 9000+ miles of coastline with a multitude of inspiring sights inland. Magnificent mountains and peaks mix with lavish meadows, rivers and gorges for hiking trails, and unique flora and fauna are can be found far and wide.

Weather

 

You’ll have to pick the right time of year when travelling to Greece, and if you’re looking for maximum sun in the high season, be prepared for larger crowds and busy attractions

In the Shoulder seasons, temperatures are a few degrees cooler, and Internal flights and island ferries may have reduced schedules.

In the low seasons many hotels, sights and restaurants shut down, especially on the islands, Athens and Crete may even see snow. On the upside, accommodation rates can be significantly lower, as much as half price!

 

Low Season: November–March

Shoulder Seasons: April, September-October

High Seasons: Easter, May-August

Hrana

 

Če želite od potovanja v Grčijo odnesti kar največ, se morate potopiti v njeno bogato in živahno kulturo – in kje je boljše začeti kot pri okušanju edinstvenih grških jedi? Tradicionalna grška kuhinja je zrasla na temeljih mediteranskih kuhinj in je polna različnih okusov:

 

Grška solata – Tradicionalna grška solata, znana tudi pod imenom horiatiki, vsebuje nekatere najboljše grške izdelke, kot so olive kalamata in feta sir. Lahka, sveža in težko se ji je upreti!

 

Gyros – kebabu podobna jed v pita kruhu, ki vas bo navdušila! Gyros je lahko polnjen s širokim izborom okusnega lokalnega mesa in zelenjave. Skoraj vsak kraj ponuja svojo različico, zato boste morda morali poiskati svojo najljubšo lokalno mešanico!

 

Souvlaki – kebab z jagnjetino, bogato mariniran v zeliščih in začimbah, nato pa pečen na žaru do popolnosti. Pogosto ga postrežejo skupaj z drugimi grškimi klasičnimi jedmi, kot je kruh pita ali grška solata.

 

Tzatziki – omaka za vse v grški kuhinji. Gre za mešanico grškega jogurta, česna, limone in kopra, ki je nato pa pokapljana z oljčnim oljem in obložena z nekaj olivami. Omaka tzatziki je pogosto nepogrešljiva omaka ob solatah ali kebabu.

Phrases

 

It’s never a bad idea to learn more language and a country’s culture, so here are a some words you can practice for your trip:

 

Good morning: Καλημέρα (kah-lee-MER-ah)

Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kah-lee-SPER-ah)

Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah)

Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (eff-kha-ri-STOE)

 

Please / You’re welcome: Παρακαλώ (para-kah-LOE)

Yes: Ναί (neh)

No: όχι (OH-hee)

 

Here are a few longer phrases you may find useful:

Do you speak English? Μιλάτε αγγλικά (Mee-LAH-teh ag-li-KAH)?

Where is the bathroom?: Πού είναι η τουαλέτα (Poh-EE-nay ee tua-LEH-tah)?

How much is it?: Πόσο κάνει αυτό (POH-soh KAH-nee af-TOH)?

I love Greece!: Αγαπώ την Ελλάδα (Ah-gah-POH teen Eh-LAH-tha)

Sights and Highlights

 

Greece is filled with must-see destinations to add to your travel bucket list, here are a few of our top picks:

Athens – many ancient structures still stand in the capital city – the Acropolis and the Parthenon are just two of these must-see UNESCO relics.

Mount Olympus – Feel all-powerful by hiking the home of the ancient Gods!

Island hopping – from the parties of Mykonos to the stunning sunsets of Santorini, around the Greek Islands is something every traveller should experience at least once.

Metéora Monasteries – one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes combining exquisite architechture in immense rock formations

Delphi – A mystical place where mythology and history collide, the ancient sanctuary is the most important oracle in Greece.

Interesting Facts

 

98% of the total population of Greece is ethnic Greeks. The other minority groups consist of Albanians, Armenians, Bulgarians, and Macedonians.

More than 40% of the total population of Greece resides in the capital of Athens.

There are no Retirement homes in Greece as the Elderly usually live with their children.

There are more than 250 days of sunshine in a year in Greece with an average of 3000 hours total, double that of the UK!