Greece Holidays

"Greece is a fantastic choice for a beach holiday offering hot summers, beautiful beaches and a real sense of history, tradition and culture"

Greece has much to offer for a fab beach holiday including amazing beaches (of course!), friendly people, a wonderful Mediterranean climate, delicious food and breathtaking sights. As well as it's own sense of history and traditions Greece also has it's own alphabet!

Out of the beaches some of them stand out amongst the rest for their lovely golden sand and clear waters. Almyros Beach in Crete is gorgeous with a long sandy protected bay and shallow waters making it perfect for children.

Paradise Beach in Kos situated on the South coast is also recommended for it's beauty, fine golden sand and good water sports. Agathi Rhodea in Kefalonia is a busy but secluded beach and is a popular stop off for many of the island boat trips. Nearby there is also a unique red sandy beach.

As well as lazing about enjoying sunny days on the beach there are also some great excursions to experience for those who like getting out and about and experiencing the culture that Greece has to offer. The Sea Plane excursion in Corfu is one you will not forget! It departs from Gouvia Marina and offers a breathtaking birds eye view of the island.

A day trip to Spinalonga is also recommended. This is a lovely small island full of history. An experienced tour guide will explain the origins and places of interest there.

For the lively, the many water parks around the island offer some great fun in the sun with an array of watersides and entertainment.

For nighttime entertainment the Old Town Theatre in Rhodes Town offers a night out with a difference including authentic Greek dance and music.

If you are going to Greece for the nightlife, you will find that it varies greatly depending on the resort you choose. Some of the resorts are very lively with pubs and clubs open until the early hours including Faliraki and Malia in Crete. Other resorts are more laid back and offer traditional Greek nights such as a long meal followed by a stroll by the beach and a few drinks in a local bar. It really depends on the type of holiday you are looking for.

From our research Olympic Holidays and Cosmos are recommended for holidays to Greece.

Thomson Holidays are recommended for luxury holidays to Greece.

Where's the best place online to book your holiday to Greece?

Booking online has never been easier and safer and you will save money compared to travel agents and brochure prices. The best way to save money is to browse various online sites to find and compare the best deals.

We have done this hard work for you and have set out below the sites we found to be the best value and offer the most choice for Greece holidays.

Recommended	1. Olympic Holidays Olympic Holidays are an award winning tour operator and specialise in holidays to Greece and Cyprus and so has some of the best deals around. If you are looking to go to one of the more unusual Greek Islands such as Mykonos, then you will be able to find what you want here. They also have competitively priced package holidays to popular Greek islands such as Rhodes, Corfu, Crete and Zante. They have a very good pricing policy and the price you see is the price you pay. All prices are inclusive of taxes, duties and also transfers where applicable. You will find on their website a lot of useful information including airport and resort advice, help and FAQs. If you are making a group booking there are some fab savings to be had, and you can also view, pay for or cancel for your existing booking online at any time for your convenience. The holidays to Greece are offered from 16 UK airports and so you should be able to leave from an airport local to you. The resorts in Greece are most popular in the summer months and therefore most holidays on this site are from May - October. Once you have chosen your dates you will be shown all of the best deals and prices for you to choose from. You can see at a glance the star rating and board basis to help you decide. Once you click on your chosen price you will be shown the accommodation and package holiday in more detail and also the discounts you are entitled to. for example many for the holidays have deals on cheaper child places and early booking discounts if you book before April 2008. Prices start from as low as £213 for 7 nights on a self catering basis. Jolly Hols recommends the 3* Sea Scape apartments in Kavos for excellent value for money. They are brand new apartments situated directly on Ipsos Beach with peaceful views out to sea. The local restaurants, tavernas and supermarkets are within 300 metres of the apartments. They are also air conditioned which is payable locally and a must in the Greek summer months! Save up to £240 per apartment early booking discount if you book by April 2008! Or if you are after a more peaceful location try the 3* Fotini Complex in Corfu with packages from just £235 per person for a week on a self catering basis. It is a ten minute stroll to the resort centre and there is a swimming pool and bar. They also have entertainment nights including Greek night and quiz night. Click here to search and book
	2. Cosmos Cosmos holidays were recently voted short haul tour operator of the year and have great value package deals to many of the Greek islands including Crete, Rhodes, Kefalonia, Kos, Zante and Corfu. Their holidays to Rhodes are particularly recommended and prove to be one of their best selling destinations because of the prices and the savings you make compared to other tour operators. Choose from different locations in Rhodes from the serene valley of the Butterflies to lively Faliraki. Rhodes Town is a beautiful medieval place to stay and you will find it is steeped in culture so perfect for sight seeing on your doorstep! The 3* Hotel Esperia is a good option as it's in a central location and just 300 metres from the gorgeous beach. There is a rooftop swimming pool, balcony or terrace and free sunbeds at the hotel. Malia in Crete is a popular choice for the young and lively, and also for families. The 4* Mykonos Beach Hotel is in a lovely location only 200 metres from the beach. It is a family run hotel with excellent facilities for children including 2 lovely pools, watersides and fun activities during the day. By night there is hotel entertainment 3 nights a week including magic shows and a folklore evening. Cosmos offers great discounts for early bookings and also if you book your holiday online. Save pounds off the brochure prices. Click here to search and book
	3. My Travel SALE NOW ON My Travel is a low cost holiday website that offers thousands of holidays with some great online booking discounts. There is also loads of really useful information about Greece and the different areas including food and drink, beaches, excursions, weather and maps. Holidays to Greece are recommended between May and September because of the climate and so My Travel focuses on holidays within these summer months. Locations include Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Halkidiki. Some of their most popular choices include the great value AAA rated Sarantis Studios and Apartments in Thessaloniki. These apartments are centrally located in a lively resort with bars, shops and restaurants on your doorstep. The complex itself has plenty of facilities and entertainment including karaoke nights. One week in the summer costs from around £300 with flights from London, Manchester and Birmingham. Or if you want to treat yourself to a bit of luxury head for the AAAAA rated Sani Beach Hotel & Spa. This hotel is set on a picturesque marina next to beautiful golden sands. This place is perfect for couples and families and is recommended for both relaxing and active holidays. There is a large lagoon style pool, 5 bars, restaurant, air con, mini bar, hairdryer, bathrobes which all add a touch of luxury to your stay. Add to this 6 tennis courts, spa centre, fitness centre and gym and you will be spoilt for choice for things to do. Outside the hotel there is a great open air cinema in Sani Marina from June to September. Click here to search and book
	4. Thomsons Thomson holidays online are a good choice if you are looking for good quality and good value holidays to Greece or one of the Greek Islands. They have an excellent choice of hotels and are recommended for holidays to Halkidiki, Kefalonia, Skiathos or Zakynthos for beach holidays with a blend of history and culture. For more traditional beach holidays their breaks to Corfu, Crete and Rhodes are ever popular and have well known party capitals for the young and lively. Thomsons are set apart from the other sites tested as they have a special selection of luxury holidays to Greece perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries or if you just want to treat yourself. Why not whisk yourself and a loved one away to the 5T Hotel Emelisse which is just 2.5km from the resort of Fiskardo. This hotel is almost a village in itself based on top of a hill with magnificent views over the cliff top. The rooms are luxurious and the hotel has it;s own shoreline where you can sunbath and swim. The main beach is a short stroll away. The clear waters here make it a good choice for snorkelling and also scuba diving in nearby Fiskardo. If you want to indulge yourself further why not have a spa treatment or massage. For the more active there are tennis courts and a gym. Luxury Crete is another recommended option including the Gulf of Mirabello which is a spectacular place. The Istron Bay Hotel is a family owned, family run hotel and offer a very personal service. This is a great choice of accommodation where you can experience the real beauty of Greece. There is regular entertainment, botanical walks, wine tasting and cookery demonstrations free of charge. You can choose from a variety of rooms including luxurious rooms, junior suites and family apartments. There is also an a la carte restaurant in a romantic beachside location. Click here to search and book