Greece Travel Tips and Guide

Attica is a subdivision in Greece which contains Athens and has been sub-divided into Piraeus, West Attica, East Attica and Athens. The climate of Attica is typically Mediterranean having hot dry summer seasons and low amounts of rainfall. Winters are pretty cool, mild in low-lying areas near the sea and harsher in the mountains.

Attica has a great selection of splendid holiday villas, self catering holiday apartments and holiday cottages. In recent years holiday rentals have grown in popularity in this part of Greece and many families now come here and rent holiday homes as their self catering holiday accommodation. There is just about a holiday villa or self catering holiday apartment to suite almost every taste and budget. Many of these holiday rentals are situated on the beautiful beaches of Nea Makri, Glyfada and Sounio. If you are more interested in concerts and theatrical performances, then it is wise for you to stay in a self catering holiday apartment in the Athens town area.

The sights in Attica are a great experience as the visitors can enjoy the archaeological sites in Acropolis in addition to several other museums. But if you are visiting Attica on a business purpose, then there are some of the greatest conference centers in the area which will definitely satisfy the most demanding needs of your customers. Pleasure and business can be easily combined at places such as Athens and Attica.

If you want to enjoy your nights to the fullest, then there are several bars, music clubs, concerts, dance clubs and late dining places in Attica. This travel destination has a vibrant scene of live music offering music for all tastes. The area looks especially great during the nights as the monuments are illuminated and everything seems to be too smooth and calming. There are several venues that present music and art from every part of the world, usually in interactive and multi-media presentations. If you are a real night bird, there are several pubs, taverns, coffee shops and entertainment venues that stay open late.

If you are an avid shopper, then there are several shopping districts, markets, flea markets and galleries for your shopping spree. The Ekonomeas Gallery is an extraordinary gallery situated in the Plaka area which caters especially to the tourists. If you are a lover of the ancient art, then the masterpieces available in this gallery will really captivate you. While if you are more interested in shopping, then the Mall Athens is a foreign shopping mall for you consisting of several shops, cinemas and restaurants. You can spend time enjoying Attica by going sightseeing. 

Some of the places you should not forget to visit include the temple of Zeus, Tower of Winds, temple of Poseidon, Roman Agora, Plaka and Kerameikos Cemetery. Apart from these ancient Greek attractions, there are several modern attractions also which include the New Acropolis Museum, National Gardens and the Attica Zoo. The Zappeion is a beautiful architecture which evokes what Greece would have been in the ancient times. By spending some time in the National Gardens, you will be able to unwind. The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is a must-see museum in Greece which boasts of a wonderful collection of ceramics, statues, gold jewelry and also an amazing gift shop.

It is now easy to see why this area of Greece is so popular with families and tourists staying in holiday rentals. By renting a holiday villa or self catering holiday apartment you are able to sample the local food and culture. Attica is a place that has so much to offer and will keep holiday makers busy the whole time that they are staying in holiday rentals in this beautiful area of Greece.

Greece, the birthplace of Olympics is also the main civilization of the ancient times. With clear blue skies, blue waters, fascinating history and charming villages, Greece is one of the most favorite holiday destinations. Families flock to Greece year after year and stay in holiday rentals. There are some charming holiday villas, cottages and self catering holiday apartments to rent as holiday accommodation in Greece. Every year more than ten million people go on holiday to Greece. They come here to experience the scenic countryside, the sun soaked islands and the vibrant cities.

To make the most of your overseas vacation to Greece, do not miss the top five things to do. These include visiting the historical sites, partaking in the Hellenic festival and Thessaloniki international film festival, taking a guided tour to Olympia and a few well known islands. While considering the best thing to do in Greece, the foremost thing is to program an itinerary for the capital city of Greece, Athens. The city constitutes of several famous attractions from the parliament building at the Syntagma Square to the Acropolis. Many holiday makers stay in self catering holiday apartments in Athens.

Athens has world-class museums and the Benaki Museum and the National Archaeological Museum are well worth visiting. Touring the museums will further give a understating and insight into the various historic attractions of Greece. In addition, it is possible to go to the ancient agora and visit the Kallimarmaron stadium to experience the place where the prehistoric Panathenaic games took place. Watching the Hellenic festival and the popular Thessaloniki international is the next best thing to do in Greece. In the Hellenic festival the dance and musical performances by national and international artists takes place at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

There are also legendary musical concerts and theater performances at the Little Theater of Epidaurus. The Ancient Theater Epidaurus gives an opportunity to see the recreation of the Greeks. The Greece Thessaloniki international film festival is worth seeing. Here the world eminent actors and directors appear to celebrate the emerging international films. Among all the attractions in Greece, the ruins at Olympia are especially popular. From the city of Pyrgos, you can take a tour of these ruins. It is said to be one of the best tourist attractions in Greece.

It was the location for ancient Olympic Games, where you can easily find remnants of the sprinting track and old stadium in addition to the ruins of grand Temple of Zeus. The great Temple of Zeus used to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Greece is a wonderful country with dramatic landscapes and stunning beaches. It has picturesque gorges with soaring mountains and beautiful countryside. Greece boasts various well-known islands including Ithaki Island and Naxos Island. The Ithaki Island is home to the famous Ulysses and possesses little beaches as well as huge fields of olives.

The Naxos Island is one of the biggest Islands in the Aegean Sea. The main highlight of this Island is the Apollo Gate, the isolated gate that stands alone on the top of Pallatia Peninsula. It is the sole remain of the ancient Apollo Temple, which makes an amazing frame for the sunsets. Other famous Islands of Greece not to be overlooked are Olympia, Delphi, Rhodes and Cefalonia. Wherever your Greece adventure takes you, you are able to stay in holiday rentals to suite all tastes and budgets. Greece is home to some of the best self catering holiday accommodation in Europe.