Where is the best place to relax in sunny Greece?

How to prepare for independent travel to Greece? What are the prices in the country in 2019? What do you need to know when going on vacation? Useful tips and reviews from tourists.

Visa to Greece on your own in 2019

How to get to Greece inexpensively?

The easiest way, in our opinion, is to get into the country by plane, especially since tickets are not too expensive. The cheapest way to fly to Greece on holiday is during the off-season - flights from Moscow to Thessaloniki and Athens cost from 6 thousand rubles round trip. You can fly to Crete, Corfu and Rhodes in the low season from 9 thousand rubles. In summer, air tickets are more expensive - from 10-11 thousand rubles. Tickets from St. Petersburg cost from 12-14 thousand rubles.

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How to book a hotel for a holiday in Greece?

If you have planned an independent holiday in Greece in the summer of 2019, we strongly recommend that you book a hotel in advance to avoid excruciating pain: good inexpensive rooms are sold out very quickly. It is better to search for a hotel on the Roomguru.ru service, since it compares prices in several booking systems - no need to search manually.

Prices depend on where and when you are going on holiday in Greece. A double standard in a 1-3* hotel will cost 25-45 euros in low season (in high season the price can be twice as high). 4 and 5 star hotels cost from 70 euros and above. Do you want to save money and have unpretentious conditions? You can check into a hostel where sleeping area costs from 10 to 35 euros.

Food prices in Greece - 2019

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Transport

Public transport is quite well developed, in major cities it can be used to get to almost any place. The most common are bus and tram; in Athens there is a metro.

Bus carrier- KTEL company. Tickets are inexpensive and depend on the distance (for intercity flights - approximately 5 euros per 100 km). A trip around the city costs from 1.10 euros, the ticket must be validated. Before stopping, press the special button, and if you want to get on the bus, wave your hand to the driver to stop. You can purchase tickets from special machines, kiosks and from the driver.

According to reviews from tourists, the schedule changes often, it is better to constantly check it. Arrive early to buy your ticket and grab a seat (open seating is common, even if the seats are listed on your tickets). By the way, buses have an unpleasant habit of leaving a little earlier than the appointed time.

If you plan to actively travel independently around Greece, for greater mobility we recommend taking rent a moped or automobile(just follow the traffic rules). You can rent a car online on the Skyscanner Car Hire website - this way you will not be dependent on the Greek bus schedule.

Taxi drivers, like everywhere else, they are trying to make money from tourists. The deception schemes are the most common: a “forgotten” counter, the longest path. Do not go to private owners, look for official companies. Landing costs about 3.20 euros, 1 km - about 0.80 euros. You can order a car online through the service (you can also order a transfer between cities or from/to the airport) - it’s convenient, reliable and safe.

Plan on time independent rest in Greece, move between islands? There is nothing simpler, because the country has an extensive network water transport : catamarans, high-speed and regular ferries, hydrofoils, taxi boats. Navigation is carried out from May to October. The schedule is unstable, check at or. The price range is wide, the cost depends on the type of vessel, distance, carrier, conditions. This type of transport cannot be called cheap: for example, a ferry from Athens to Rhodes costs from 47 euros, from Santorini - from 30 euros. You can save on ferries by booking tickets a couple of months in advance. It is also cheaper to cross at night - this way you will save not only on the ticket, but also on accommodation.

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Tatiana Solomatina

Which resort to choose in Greece?

Hello again, dear readers! It's December and summer is still far away, but many are already thinking about vacation. I would like to draw your attention to sunny Greece.

Kos

Kos is a chic and expensive resort for the elite, it is not without reason that Hollywood stars choose it for their holidays. The island is small, located in the southeastern part Aegean Sea. There is a lot of greenery here, the nature is very beautiful.

Prices are high, so you probably won’t be able to relax on a budget.

Zakynthos

Zakynthos is an amazingly beautiful island that you want to return to. Two rows of mountain ranges protect the valley from bad weather. Lush vegetation, sheer cliffs, picturesque bays with golden sand, closed from the sea - the most real paradise for tourists.

Unfortunately, people rarely land on the island; you can only get here local airlines or by ferry.

Santorini

Santorini – small island, volcanic origin, with coastline 70 km. White houses local residents Laconically integrated into the mountain landscape. It has its own, kind of aristocratic, cozy atmosphere. Life flows slowly, time seems to stop.

If you step back a little hiking trails, you can find wild places and enjoy solitude. The beaches of the island are very diverse, even the sand in each place has its own shade, from soft yellow to bright red.

Holidays on the island are expensive. As a rule, tourists come here for one day as part of excursion groups.

conclusions

There are many resorts in Greece and it is really difficult to choose. Beautiful nature and gorgeous beaches can be found in almost every corner of this sunny country. So where is the best place to relax in Greece? How many people, so many opinions. Where one person likes it, it won’t necessarily be good for another.

If you, dear readers, are interested in my opinion, then now I would act in the following sequence:

Reading general information about the country and the main resorts
We look at prices for tours or accommodation and air tickets (you may come across cheap tickets and it will be more profitable to travel on your own)
Based on the second point, we decide how to relax, through a tour operator or on our own. I wrote how to make the right decision
Most likely, for my first acquaintance with the country, I would choose one of the islands, focusing on price-nature-quality-easy transfer (in that order). You may have other priorities
Having decided on the island, read detailed information about the resorts of this place, based on fresh reviews on the Internet
Next, choose accommodation, a hotel or a house (if not a tour)
Now buy a tour or tickets (if you are traveling on your own)

This plan is not suitable only for those who purposefully go to see certain attractions. It’s easier for such tourists; they just need to choose a resort closer to their desired places to visit.

That's all I wanted to talk about, I hope you have a general picture about the resorts of Greece.

You can soon learn about my personal impressions from the stories in the “My Travels” section. In the meantime, I suggest you read the article. It seems to me that this is a relevant question.

In the near future I will write about the island of Rhodes. Subscribe to my newsletter and be the first to receive new publications.

Recently, in some minor magazine, I came across a note that this country will also soon be closed to Russians. Allegedly, they will make a couple of provocations for this purpose. Haven't you heard anything? It will be a great pity. Write in the comments what you think about this. Very interesting read.

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Tatiana Solomatina

If you go to the sea with children, then a holiday in Greece is excellent a budget option! Inexpensive hotels, mild climate and beautiful beaches will be remembered for a long time. Moreover, this means that you don’t have to stand in queues every year, because you want to return to this country again and again.

What places to choose for a holiday in Greece with children

Perfect for a beach holiday with children greek islands, for the educational – mainland Greece. However, if time allows, you can combine them. The most popular destination for a seaside holiday – the island of Crete.

On the island of Crete in Greece

Crete

When is the best time to go to Crete? To swim comfortably, best time for a trip - August, September - but this is also the most expensive time. In May and early June in Crete the sea can be cool, but prices are low and you can have a great and inexpensive holiday with children in. Some people prefer to go to Crete in April - low prices, not hot (15-20C), but very beautiful, everything is in bloom. July is a hot month. Holidays in Greece with children in September are especially good: the sea is warm and calm, there is a lot of fruit, the weather is beautiful. In October the weather begins to change, but if you go in the first half of the month, you can catch the most better weather and low prices.

What to see in Crete? Do not miss ancient city Knossos, Archaeological Museum Heraklion and popular wild beach Elafonisi with pink sand.

In addition, Crete has a large selection of housing for any budget, many comfortable apartments (apartments with a kitchen and everything you need). Which beach to choose in Crete and where is the best place to stay with a child?

1. The best place to relax with small children is Bali (Balion)– a gentle, convenient entry into the sea, the village is calm, the quiet bay is protected from the waves. Livadi – sandy beach; Varkotopos, Limani and Karavostasis are sandy and pebble.

The best apartments for family vacation in Bali: Affordable and comfortable SunOrama apartments are located right next to the beach.

2. Rethymno conveniently located. From here it is best to start getting acquainted with the sights of Crete, see everything and not travel far with a small child. Rethymno itself is already a landmark, especially interesting old part cities.

Rethymnon has a city park, playgrounds, and many shops where you can buy fresh seafood, fruits and everything you need. There is a market on Thursdays.

Top hotels for a family holiday in Rethymnon: The Iperion Beach Hotel has an excellent location. It is better to take rooms with a sea view - the view is amazing.
The Grecotel Plaza Spa Apartments with a private beach even have Russian-language animation for children.

3. Chania. Convenient sandy beach, good promenade, large selection of apartments. The famous port “Little Venice” is also located here. The best beach in this region is Kissamos: calm sea and picturesque bay.

The best apartments for a family holiday in Chania: Suites Pandora apartments with sea views and everything you need are an excellent choice.

4. Hersonissos
If you need children's entertainment, then choose Hersonissos. Children will certainly enjoy the best water park in Crete, Water World, the interesting Dinosaur Park and Aquarium. An excellent beach near Hersonissos is located in the village of Stalida.

Hotel in Greece with a water park, smartline Village Resort & Waterpark, Hersonissos

There are many good ones in Hersonissos - here they are inexpensive and all-inclusive.

5. Malia (Malia) – great beaches and inexpensive hotels
The beach is sandy with convenient entry into the sea.

For comfortable rest choose the apart-hotel Parthenis Beach, Suites by the Sea - with a gorgeous view of the sea, its own clean beach, where traders do not pester you. Near the hotel there is a supermarket and many cafes. The hotel has Russian-speaking staff.

What place to choose in Crete for a holiday with children? Perhaps, the best option- this means stopping not in one, but in several places, in order to see everything and not torment the child with long journeys. The most popular itinerary for a family holiday: a week in Hersonissos, a week on the beaches of Bali and a week somewhere secluded, which you will find as you drive around the island. By the way, renting a car in Greece is not a problem, so don’t forget to take your driver’s license with you.

On the other hand, if you rent a car, you can organize your vacation at a higher level: rent an entire villa with a private pool. We recommend taking a closer look at the inexpensive Villa Panagia - next to one of best beaches Crete, where there are few tourists.

The pool is clean, there is a comfortable, well-kept area. Very beautiful view from the terrace. The hospitable hosts bring the freshest seafood upon request.

The villa has everything you need. See prices

And this wonderful island Santorini, which is located near Crete:

Did you know that from Crete you can sail to the island of Santorini in just 1.5 hours? And it's the cheapest.

Halkidiki

5. Cassandra
Convenient location on the Aegean coast - Kassandra is only 60 km from Thessaloniki airport. Sandy, ecologically clean beaches, many shops, cafes and first-class hotels.

for a holiday with small children, choose Sani Beach - the first line by the sea and all rooms have sea views.
If you need an inexpensive hotel, then Rahoni Cronwell Park Hotel has Russian animation for children. The hotel itself is very cozy and calm, there are few tourists, the beaches are uncrowded. The hotel is located 5 minutes from the beach, there is a shuttle service.

6. Sithonia
This is the best place in Greece if you like a secluded holiday and want to take a break from the bustle of the city with your children. Picturesque landscapes, pine trees, and pine air are conducive to walks. High-quality service and uncrowded cleanest beaches make your vacation civilized and unforgettable. No one can offer such beauty package tour, only discerning independent travelers come here.

The best hotels for families: Blue Dolphin Hotel has family rooms, playgrounds and entertainment for children, as well as private beach; meals “breakfast + dinner”.

Houses and villas are great for family holidays in Sithonia: prices start from 50 euros per night, for example, George`s House.

Peloponnese coast

7. Peloponnese
This Greek peninsula is suitable for an educational holiday with school-age children. Most of the famous events of the ancient Greek epic took place here.

The Peloponnese is home to some of the most beautiful tourist spots.

Nafplio is a city on the Peloponnese peninsula, one of the most picturesque in Greece.

You can see many attractions of the ancient period and relax on the sandy beaches.

The best hotels for families: inexpensive hotel New Aegli Resort Hotel - there is no special entertainment for children, but very low price, cozy rooms and the beach right outside the hotel, most rooms have sea views. There is a children's playground.

Rhodes Island

8. Rhodes
There are many good ones in the eastern part of the island sandy beaches. And also in Rhodes you can visit the Aquarium and the Butterfly Valley.

Best hotel for a family holiday: Lindos Princess Beach Hotel – accommodation in cozy bungalows, all-inclusive meals, varied food, large beautiful area, children's animation, playgrounds, a lot water slides for children of different ages.

Kos Island

9. Kos suitable for a relaxing family holiday.

The best hotels for families: Neptune Hotel Resort – a huge area with a garden decorated with works of art; The beach is sandy, there is shallow water for kids, as well as a games room and a children's pool.

Corfu Island

10. Corfu is located in the Ionian Sea and is considered one of the greenest and beautiful islands Greece. Turquoise waters, orange orchards, olive groves - there is everything here for those who appreciate nature.

The best hotels for families: For a relaxing family holiday, Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa is ideal for even the most picky.
For those who want to relax on a budget, we recommend family hotel Eleni Family Apartments with apartments. This small hotel is calm and cozy, and most importantly there are playgrounds and water activities for even the youngest travelers. The warm, homely atmosphere creates the feeling of being with good friends.

Zakynthos Island

11. Zakynthos
Magnificent landscapes and cozy beautiful lagoons are suitable for a family holiday with older children.

Navajo Bay, Zakynthos

People go to the island of Zakynthos not only to sunbathe and swim, but also to visit national park, the most beautiful bay Navajo, take a short sea voyage to neighboring islands, swim with turtles. – reasonable price, “all inclusive”, first line, private sandy beach, bay protected from waves. Large beautiful area. Not far from the hotel you can even see turtles on a wild beach.

The best hotels in Greece for families

We are all different and everyone chooses hotels according to some of their own criteria, but there are 3 points that you must pay attention to when vacationing with children:

Hotel location.
It is better to give preference to hotels located on the first line by the sea or within a 5-10 minute walk. So be sure to look at the map when booking. Pay attention to whether there are any expressways or railways between the hotel and the beach - such a “trifle” can significantly increase the road to the beach.
If you choose a hotel that is not on the first line, then find out if the hotel is located on a mountain, otherwise it may turn out that every day you will have to climb the stairs up the mountain to get to the hotel - this is very inconvenient if you are with a stroller.
Entertainment for children.
Please see the description for the availability of children's clubs and children's animation. Additionally, read reviews to see how good these activities are and whether they are suitable for your child.
Meals for children at the hotel.
Some hotels offer special children's meals. It’s good if the menu includes porridge, and not just sausages and fried potatoes. Always read reviews about the hotel - this is the only way you can get a complete picture of what children are actually fed at the hotel.

Don't have time to look for a hotel? Pay attention to the hotels described above - these hotels were specially selected and tested by our readers, experienced mothers who are traveling with children more than once.

If only the price is important when choosing a hotel, then here are the special offers for hotels in Greece:

We continue to compile the list best places and hotels for families. We help each other and advise each other

Greece is part of the European Union, its visa is Schengen. If you already have a Schengen visa from any country, this issue is closed for you. If you don’t have a visa, you need to get one. The requirements for Schengen visas are standard, these are an application form, financial documents, booking tickets and hotels. IN last years One can note a positive trend in the issuance of visas by Greece: it has become much more willing to issue multiple visas to Russians, and previously it gave mainly single-entry visas.

Buying air tickets and booking hotels

Quite a lot of planes fly to Greece from Russia; you can find a suitable option no matter where you fly from. The offers of some companies are quite budget-friendly. In general, if you buy tickets no later than a month before departure, you can confidently expect a price of about 100-130 euros for a one-way ticket from Moscow. Airlines often run promotions that allow you to find cheaper options. It is convenient to search for tickets on sites such as skyscanner.com.

If you are flying to the islands in Greece, then pay attention to flights with transfers, usually in Athens. This option is often much cheaper.

With hotels in Greece, not everything is so simple. During the high season, summer, room rates become quite high. This is a reason to book in advance. The sooner you start planning your trip, the cheaper it will cost you. An excellent period for traveling to Greece would be early autumn: September or early October. Prices are already low, and the sea is still warm. It is convenient to search for hotels on services such as booking.com.

Where and when to go

If you have the opportunity to travel during the low season, this is the most profitable and enjoyable option. High season lasts from late spring to early autumn. On the other hand, holidays in Greece are good warm sea and good weather on the islands, so in the off-season you will not experience such pleasure.

The nature of Greece is very diverse, everyone can find something to their liking. In addition, wherever you go, you will not be bored: many excursions and interesting places can be found anywhere in Greece. The most well-equipped holiday destinations in Greece are: Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Peloponnese. Halkidiki, Kos. Santorini and Mykonos are places that deserve a separate discussion. Incredibly beautiful, they are also associated with many legends. But the prices for holidays here are higher. If you want to relax in solitude and feel more peace, it is recommended to choose other islands.

The sea and beaches are good anywhere in Greece, and healthy Mediterranean food will delight you wherever you are.

Greece is one of the three popular summer destinations, as for spring and autumn seasons, then here it is slightly inferior to other countries. Why is the country so attractive to tourists?

Glorified by the ancients, Hellas attracts not only the wonders of the world, architectural and historical monuments that have survived to this day, but also beautiful beaches, most of which have been awarded the distinction. The nature of mainland Greece, as well as that of the islands, impresses with its discreet but unique beauty. Rocky shores, grottoes, caves, secluded beaches and olive groves cannot fail to touch your soul.

And whoever has tasted natural, tasty and healthy Mediterranean cuisine will forever remain a fan of it.

All that remains is to choose when and where to go. And we will try to help you with this.

Weather

When going to Greece, it would not hurt to know that due to its large extent and varied landscape, its territory can be divided into several climatic zones, weather which often differ significantly.

The northern part of the country (Macedonia, north central and Thessaly) is located in the mountain temperate climate zone. This is where the famous ski resorts, because the snow cover is stable from the second half of December to mid-April. In summer it is warm up to +27°C.

It is warmer in the northeast of the country (Thrace and Eastern Macedonia), in the temperate European climate zone. In summer it is hot here, there is practically no precipitation, but in winter, on the contrary, there is a lot of rain and cold weather.

The Mediterranean climate extends to southern part countries ( eastern part Peloponnese, south Central Greece, Cyclades, Crete and Dodecanese), i.e. to the seaside resorts beloved by tourists. The local summer is hot and dry, you can swim from the beginning of May until the very end of October. In some regions the weather is spoiled by strong winds. Winter is warm and rainy.

As you can see, you should come for excursions before the peak of the beach season, when there are not so many tourists and the temperature is not too high, i.e. April-May, or September-October. June-beginning-September – traditionally beach season, which peaks in July-August, which means crowds of people and high prices. But which month is the warmest? As for the lovers mountain slopes, then they are expected in Greece in January-March.

You can plan your vacation time based not only on the warmest sea, sunny and not rainy days, but also for the ripening of seasonal fruits. After all, being in warm countries, you shouldn’t deprive yourself of the pleasure of tasting a real storehouse of vitamins. Do you know which months ripen in Greece?

How to get there

The main transport for tourists going to Greece is by plane. Regular services connect Moscow and St. Petersburg with Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Santorini and Zakynthos. In addition, many charter flights will allow you to get to Corfu, Kos, Rhodes, Patra, etc.

The minimum time spent, accessibility and comfort forces most tourists to choose air travel and not look for other options, of which there are not many. Because Since recently there is no railway connection with Greece, then aerophobes have only a bus that regularly cruises between Kiev and Athens (or Thessaloniki) or Chisinau and the Greek capital.

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Popular resorts

Thanks to the fact that nature has generously endowed Greece, the country can offer holidays to suit every taste and every requirement. All that remains is to choose.

For a beach holiday, resorts of 3 coasts are chosen: Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian. And if the first is traditionally chosen for holidays with children (because it is warmer), and the second is the longest and is replete with resorts, then the Ionian Sea coast is not so popular, because... swimming season here is the shortest one. All that remains is to choose on one coast or another.

If you are young and cannot imagine your vacation without noisy parties, discos and incendiary parties, then Mykonos, Faliraki on Rhodes, Malia and Hersonnisos on Crete are suitable for you.

Behind the saturated excursion program, which in Greece can always be combined with beach holiday, you should go to Athens, Thessaloniki, Katerini and the Peloponnese.

O. Corfu offers luxury holiday, although here you can find holidays at fairly reasonable prices.

The islands are often chosen for holidays with children: o. Rhodes, o. Kos and, of course, the warmest one is Crete, where we can recommend Palaiochora, Panormo and Plakias. Halkidiki peninsula has a good reputation family resort Hanioti uses it.

Don't forget your health. If wellness and spa treatments are offered at almost every resort, then the resorts of Euboea, Samothraki, Loutraki (where, by the way, there is one of the largest casinos in Europe), Platystomo, Edipsos and Picrolimini have gained popularity as truly therapeutic ones.

And although many people do not realize that it snows in Greece, the country has to offer ski holiday high level. Equipped with modern ski lifts, slopes of varying difficulty levels, and even illuminated for extreme night skiing, the resorts are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some of them: Parnassus, Falakro, Kaimaktsalan and Vasilitsa.

Hotels

The country's hotel industry differs from the usual European one. There are no stars here, the category is designated by the letters Deluxe, A, B, C, where the first corresponds to a 5-star hotel, and the last to a 2nd category hotel.

Typically, Hotel C has a small area without a swimming pool or sports fields. Its rooms are small, simply furnished with the basic necessities. However, even in them tourists can expect air conditioning and a TV. Breakfast is most often included in the price.

Category B and A indicates that the hotel rooms will be quite spacious. The infrastructure of such a hotel is represented by at least a luggage storage room, a laundry service and often a tour desk. The meals offered correspond to half board.

But just as a category C hotel can be a wonderful place to relax with friendly staff and a small but cozy area, a category A hotel can be a place where you only want to come to sleep. We recommend checking on well-known booking sites the hotel rating given by tourists who have been there.

Hotels in Greece offer several types of food:

half board;
boarding house;
all inclusive.

Deluxe hotels usually also offer “premium all inclusive” and “ultra all inclusive”, which differ from the usual in an expanded range of services: from elite drinks to free towels, sports activities or even massages. Everything will depend on the specific hotel. IN hotels north-east Usually only breakfast is provided. Category A hotels most often offer half board, which is breakfast and dinner.

Most hotels provide accommodation with children, for whom there is a special menu and high chairs, there are clubs where they are looked after by qualified teachers, and animation. However, such services are provided only during the season.

Entertainment

In order for your holiday in Greece to be eventful and memorable with new sensations and impressions, it needs to be properly organized, i.e. visit as many as possible entertainment centers, interesting places and try something new.

Leisure

If you love the sea, then Greece awaits you sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving or just walking on a boat with a transparent bottom. Try to cope with water element You can also go rafting on the Vikos River.

Mountain lovers are invited to the centers of mountaineering and canyoning, and for the more refined, the climbing wall in Athens is suitable.

Vacation with children

Being with children involves having fun. Numerous water parks, which are located at many resorts in the country, will help you with this. The largest water parks are the following:

"Copa Copana" near Athens;
"Water City" near Heraklion, Crete;
"Limnoupolis" in Chania, Crete;
"Waterland" in Thessaloniki;
"Water Village" Zakynthos.

No less interesting are the water parks: “Water Park” on the island. Rhodes, "Lido" on the island. Kos, Aqualand on Corfu, Aegina Water Park on Aegina, Acquaplus and Star Beach on Crete, etc.

Little lovers of attractions will enjoy the Allu Fun Park in Athens, the International Luna Park in Glyfada or the Magic Park in Thessaloniki, which combines a water park, Botanical Garden and attractions. Not only a tribute to history, but also interesting fun will be a visit theme park"Labyrinth" on the island of Crete.

For those who prefer more relaxing holiday, we can recommend visiting the Athens Planetarium, natural Park Rethymno or the Valley of Butterflies on the island of Rhodes.

In addition, you can get acquainted with the fauna of the Mediterranean in the country's zoos and aquariums, the main of which are located in Athens, Thessaloniki, Hersonnisos, Heraklion, Zakynthos and about. Rhodes.

Shopping

An additional bonus to summer tours in Greece in July-August there will be sales that fall during this period. The government annually legislates the dates of sales, for which the travel time can be specially adjusted. After all, the country is famous for its high-quality light industrial goods at reasonable prices.

Where to go shopping

Of course, every major resort has shopping centers, where you can buy local and imported goods. Greek brands should be looked for in Axileas Accessorec, BSB, Lucifair, Mat Fashion, Sprider Stories, Tezenis, Toi & Moi, Takis Gavalas, Tsantilis or Ziczac. . Worldwide in stores in Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete and Rhodes: “Zara”, “Marks&Spencer”, “Oysho”, “Levi’s”, “Lacoste”, “Burberry”, “Trussardi”, etc.

But for the fur coats known to our tourists, you should go to Kastoria, where factories for sewing fur products are located.

But the real paradise for shopaholics are Greek outlets, where you can buy goods at significant discounts. The largest outlet is located in the center of Athens and occupies an entire street - Athen Designer Outlet. The shopping centers “The Golden Hall” and “The Mall Athens” deserve attention.

In the suburbs of Athens there is the outlet village "McArthurGlen", on the territory of which there are more than 110 shops.

One more major center Thessaloniki's famous "Mega Outlet" is considered the top shopping destination.

Souvenirs

You've already bought gifts for yourself, but don't know what to buy for your family and friends? A small list of the most popular souvenirs will help you decide.

So, what do tourists bring from Greece?

Products . The undoubted leaders will be olives and olive oil. Healthy and tasty, they will be a good gift for gourmets, just like Feta cheese. Among alcoholic drinks, preference is usually given to the famous “Metaxa” and “Kagora” from Athos.
Religious items. Icons, incense and crosses are often chosen as gifts by those who have visited the holy places of Greece.
Ceramics. Where would we be without cute painted plates with landscapes or national ornaments? Vases, coasters, cups and simply ceramic souvenirs will add to the collection in your home and will remind you of a pleasant holiday.

The rest will depend on your taste and purchasing power. These could be carpets or jewelry, paintings or cosmetics, bags or traditional clothes and shoes. You can read more about what you should bring back from vacation in our separate article on this topic.

Where to buy?

In Athens, it is worth visiting the Monastyriki area, where there are many souvenir shops. In Crete, in Rethymnon, the Olive Garden store is suitable for these purposes; in Rhodes, in Faliraki, there is excellent ceramics. However, we will not deprive you of the pleasure of discovering the trading world of Greece yourself.

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