With Summer just around the corner, now is the best time to
bag yourself a great deal, by visiting an online centre for discount holidays
or a travel comparison website. With so many destinations to visit worldwide,
it can be hard to pick just one, as there is just too much choice.
Most holiday makers, especially families with small
children, choose to stick to Europe. This is down to the many, cheap, all
inclusive offers available and short associated flights – obviously among other
factors too. This year, many holidaymakers are looking into cheap holidays to
Greece, as this seems the place to be! It is no wonder seeing as there are over
sixty inhabited islands, historic landmarks that have a history of up to four
millennia, stunning beaches and impressive mountain ranges.
Are you now toying with the idea to visit Greece? Well read on, as we explore the top 5 things
to do whilst on holiday here.
Mount Athos
Cheap holidays to Greece aren’t complete without visiting
Mount Athos. Located north of the island, Mount Athos is both a mountain and
peninsula. This peninsula is home to over 1,400 monks. Unfortunately, not
everyone will be able to visit this unique and interesting place, as there is a
strict men only policy. However, for you ladies, who love to shop, why not use
this to your advantage. If the men and boys you are on holiday with groan as
soon as they hear the word; ‘shopping’, suggest that they visit Mount Athos.
This gives you can excuse to hit the shops and markets! This will surely keep
everyone happy!
Mystras
Mystras is located near ancient Sparta and was once the
capital of the Pelopnnesus, back in the 14th and 15th
centuries. Throughout the Ottoman period the area remained inhabited but was unfortunately
abandoned back in 1832. This is fortunate for us today, as there are now breath-taking
medieval ruins, which are located in stunning and beautiful surroundings.
Lindos
Lindos should be included in your itinerary when going on
cheap holidays to Greece. It is a medieval village in Rhodes, made up of quaint
cobbled streets and houses that are whitewashed. The acropolis of Lindos rises
around the town, which treats you to stunning views of the surrounding harbours
and coastline. After a morning of exploring this wonderful town, why not hit a
beach to sit back and relax? Lindos beach and Saint Pauls are idyllic, which are
only a short distance from where you are.
Meteora
Meteora means ‘suspended in the air’. So, as the name
suggests, there are 6 monasteries situated on top of several rock pillars, in
central Greece. First founded in the 14th century, these monasteries
were notoriously hard to get to, as technology back then was very limited. Simple
nets or rope ladders were used and these methods were only replaced ‘when the Lord
let them break’.
Santorini
Anyone going on cheap holidays to Greece should include a
visit to Santorini. The volcanic island is renowned for its dramatic views, jaw
dropping sunsets, white washed houses and the fact that there is still an
active volcano on site. The capital of Santorini is Fira and here you can enjoy
the beautiful mixture of Venetian and Cycladic architecture. Wander the cobbled
streets and be spoilt for choice when it comes to shops, tavernas, hotels and
cafes. What is even more impressive about this site is that the town clings on
the edge of cliffs, which are as high as 400 meters!
So what are you waiting for, use a centre for discount holidays
and book cheap
holidays to Greece today!
(Photo courtesy of Elaine)
