Top Travel Destinations in Greece

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Capital : Athens

Best Time: April to June and September to October (Warm but comfortable weather with fewer crowds)

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About Greece

Greece is a country in Southeast Europe. The official name of Greece is Hellenic Republic. It is a unitary parliamentary constitutional republic. Greece has always been a popular tourist attraction renowned for its old and rich history, Mediterranean beaches and coastline.

Currency
Euro (€) (EUR)
Area
131,957 square km (50,949 square miles)
Population
10,815,197 (approx)
Language
Greek (official)
Calling Code
+30
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2)
Summer (DST) - EEST (UTC+3)

Climate & Geography

The Mediterranean climate generally prevails in Greece. Winters remain mild and wet, while summers remain hot and dry. This type of weather is typical of all coastal locations. The Pindus mountain range extensively influences the climate of the country. The western areas of the range are considerably wetter than the areas of eastern range. Snowfalls occur every year in the mountains and northern areas, and in low-lying southern areas, such as Athens.

Greece is located in between the latitudes and longitudes 37°58'N 23°43'E.

Territory & Capital : Greece is situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa and shares border with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, and Bulgaria to the north, while Turkey is to the northeast. The Ionian Sea lies to the west of mainland Greece, The Aegean Sea lies to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the 11th longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km. The capital of Greece is Athens.

Suitable Visiting Seasons : The best time to visit Greece is from June to September. Tourists visiting the country between these months can enjoy the Athens festival, which is held here annually during these months

Transportation

Airlines, Railways, Ship and Road transport are the available modes of transportation.

Tourist & Immigration Info

For the details and queries regarding documents required, and other guidelines for visiting the country, please contact the nearest embassy of Greece.