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Tourist Attractions in Greece

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Greece

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About Greece

When you come to this hospitable, bright, beautiful and diverse country you realise that Greece really does have it all! This country is rich in sights, always welcoming and ready to offer a lot of interesting things.

When going to Greece, think about the purpose of your trip. If you just want to sunbathe on the beach, you can pack your suitcase starting from May. Resort season in subtropical Greece lasts until October. However, during this period it is too hot on the territory of the country, besides, there are a lot of tourists. So for historical sightseeing and cultural holidays it is best to choose April or October, when the number of tourists decreases and the temperature is set at the most comfortable level for walking around the city.

First of all, many tourists go to Athens to see the famous Acropolis, local museums and other interesting places. The island of Crete is rich in sights and is associated with a lot of legends and myths. This island allows you to combine beach holidays with cultural holidays, so it is especially popular among travellers.

What else is worth doing in Greece? Of course, try the local cuisine, rich in meat and seafood, appreciate the taste of Greek fruit and wine, taste coffee and sweets. It is impossible to miss such famous places as Mount Olympus and Mount Athos, the ancient Palace of Knossos, the picturesque island of Rhodes and the temple of Poseidon. In fact, it is simply impossible to see everything that Greece is rich in during one trip, so we will try to tell you briefly about the most famous sights of this country.

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Top-23 Tourist Attractions in Greece

Delphi

0/5
In ancient times this city was the centre of social and religious life of the country, and even today its ruins make a strong impression. One can only walk around and marvel at how skilful the ancient Greek builders were in creating such beauty, which has stood for several millennia!

Medieval City of Rhodes

4.8/5
16767 reviews
This port city used to be home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the statue of the Colossus of Rhodes. Now tourists come here to see the Rhodes Fortress, which in the Middle Ages served as a safe haven for the Knights Hospitallers. The fortress is perfectly preserved and looks very imposing and powerful. You can also see the ruins of the temple of Aphrodite, windmills and a number of other interesting objects.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Beach Paleokastritsa

4.3/5
447 reviews
This beach, 25 kilometres from Corfu Town, is known not only for its exceptionally clear water and soft sand, but also for its rock caves, which every tourist is advised to visit. The coves in the area are incredibly picturesque and the infrastructure is well developed, so the beach will be a good place for family holidays.

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

4.6/5
20677 reviews
This castle palace has 205 halls and rooms, each interesting in its own way. Tourists are advised to see the mosaic courtyard, the Hall of Music, Dancing and Waiting, the Hall of Receptions and the Hall of Byzantine Icons. A special impression is made by the rich interior decoration of the rooms, among the decorations of which there are many antique vases, Greek amphorae and statues.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM

Acropolis of Athens

4.8/5
118520 reviews
This hill in Athens is a must-see for every tourist. Indeed, how can you miss one of the most famous structures of antiquity! The main sites of the acropolis are the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Niki, but it would take more than one day to see all the historical monuments of this place without exception.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Old Venetian Port of Chania

4.8/5
31062 reviews
A very nice and cosy place. During Venetian rule, the harbour was built in the old town of Chania, which today is full of cafes and fish taverns. Here you can ride a horse along the cobblestone pavements or take a boat trip. However, just admiring the beautiful view and the historic buildings doesn’t hurt either.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Mount Olympus

4.7/5
552 reviews
Do you want to feel like a god, Zeus the Thunderer? Then make sure you go to Mount Olympus to look down on the world. The ascent will require some physical effort, although there are campsites and rest areas for tired tourists along the way. You can make the climb easier by travelling the first part of the way by taxi.

Santorini

4.7/5
8019 reviews
This island is rightly considered the most beautiful in the world! Indeed, it is hard to imagine anything more beautiful than its snow-white houses, sloping down to the sea of an incredibly pure azure colour! The flow of tourists arrives on the island of Santorini as early as March and does not dry up until November. The island is considered a great place for romantic weddings and family holidays.

Samaria Gorge

4.6/5
608 reviews
It is the largest gorge in Europe and has become a national park. A visit to the Samaria Gorge is possible only as part of a tour group; the hiking route takes at least four hours and requires considerable effort. However, the beauty of the untouched nature of this place will be a worthy reward for travellers.

Parthenon

4.8/5
70938 reviews
You have certainly seen this ancient structure, if not in photographs, then in the appearance of the many buildings that have become its copies. These slender columns cannot be confused with anything! The Parthenon, of course, now can not boast the former grandeur, however, still looks like a bright example of ancient architecture. Work on its reconstruction continues.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Archaeological site of Mystra

4.7/5
5164 reviews
Built in the form of an amphitheatre around the main fortress, the ancient town of Mistra really does look like the “Wonder of the Seas”. Today it is a picturesque ruin surrounded by equally beautiful nature. This open-air museum is protected by UNESCO. The Paleologa Festival is held here every year.
Open time
Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Melissani Cave

4.6/5
2001 reviews
It’s a breathtakingly beautiful place. Imagine the mirror-clear surface of the water, the picturesque cliffs on the sides and the bright sunshine that makes its way into the cave thanks to the earthquake-damaged dome. Boating and swimming in Melissani Cave Lake is sure to be one of the highlights of a trip to Greece.

Myrtos Beach

4.7/5
3797 reviews
Myrtom beach has earned its reputation as the best in Greece. Its purest, snow-white sand makes you want to drop everything and just relax, basking in the sun and listening to the sound of the surf. The beach has a crescent forum and is located in a picturesque bay, so the waves here are small. Tourists are offered various services, in particular, the hire of umbrellas and sun loungers.

Meteora

4.9/5
34098 reviews
Looking at these monasteries, which by some miracle have “climbed” the impregnable cliffs, one begins to believe in a higher power. The monasteries of Meteora have been active since the tenth century and have never been closed. There are now six active Orthodox monasteries, male and female, on cliffs up to 600 metres high, with specific days and hours for visiting them.

Mount Athos

0/5
A place where thousands of pilgrims from all over the world flock to. The Holy Mount Athos is a self-governing community of 20 Orthodox monasteries. Athos is honoured as the earthly appanage of the Virgin Mary. By the way, it is strictly forbidden for women to pass here! Violators even face a criminal sentence. Men, on the other hand, should observe strict dress code and follow the established rules.

Lindos Acropolis

4.6/5
31635 reviews
This small town on the island of Rhodes is home to the second most important acropolis in Greece after the Acropolis of Athens. The Acropolis of Lindos is famous for its unique petroglyph on which an ancient Greek warship is carved. In addition, the remains of the temple of Athena Lindia and the residence of the Knights Hospitallers can be seen here.
Open time
Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:10 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:10 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:10 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:10 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:10 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 3:10 PM

Mykonos

4.5/5
2095 reviews
This small island in the Aegean Sea is known as a great holiday destination. The island of Mykonos, with a coastline of about 89 kilometres, has both cosmopolitan and family-friendly beaches. The most popular are Paranga and Ayios Ioannis, which offer beautiful views of the island of Delos.

Navagio

4.7/5
8446 reviews
Navagio Beach is often depicted on the advertising brochures of tourist operators, a place of incredible beauty and attraction. It is often referred to as the “shipwreck beach”, as the wrecked smuggling ship Panayiotis is still standing here. It is noteworthy that Navagio Beach, surrounded on all sides by impregnable cliffs, cannot be reached by land.

Archaeological Site of Sounion

4.7/5
14189 reviews
This promontory in the south of Attica is mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey. It has long been inhabited by people attracted by the favourable location of Sounion. On the cape there are the remains of the sanctuary of Poseidon, near which an interesting archaeological exposition has been created. The cape also offers tourists a marvellous view of the sea and the nearby islands.

Plaka

0/5
If you want to see Athens as it was centuries ago, you must visit Plaka, the oldest neighbourhood of the city. Strolling through its winding streets with white-washed steps, you can see houses, some of which stand on the foundations of ancient buildings. Plaka is interesting for its taverns, wine cellars and souvenir shops.

Delos

4.7/5
384 reviews
This virtually uninhabited island in the Aegean Sea is mentioned in many myths and legends. The ruins of the temples of Artemis and Apollo and other traces of ancient civilisations have been preserved on Delos. Also of interest are the House of Dolphins, the Terrace of Lions, the preserved market square and the Doric temple of Isis.

Lake Plastiras

4.8/5
1048 reviews
This lake has recently become a popular tourist destination, despite being 800 metres above sea level. Plastira Lake not only serves as a source of fresh water for the surrounding settlements, but also beautifies the area. The clear blue water surrounded by green shores looks particularly attractive.

The Achilleion Palace

4.3/5
18866 reviews
Built in the late 19th century, the palace is located near the city of Kerkyra and attracts tourists with many interesting works of art. There are fanciful furnishings, as well as many statues of Achilles and paintings depicting him. The Achillion Palace is surrounded by a beautiful park that steps down to the sea.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM