Greece : Learn About Greek Cuisine
In this part of our guide to holidays in Greece we focus on the cuisine you’ll experience there…
Greece is located in Southern Europe and has extensive coastlines and islands in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. It offers a myriad of experiences, landscapes and activities and is famous for its beaches, reliable sunny summer weather, nightlife, historical sites and natural beauty.
Greece is one of the world’s top 20 tourist destinations. This southern European country attracts more than 15 million visitors a year, 90% of which come from other parts of Europe (but increasingly, the proportion of visitors from other regions of the world has been growing).
The most popular destinations include the capital, Athens, and the islands, especially Crete, Rhodes and Corfu. Some areas are very tourist orientated, but people seeking a quieter experience can still find places free from mass tourism.
The great bulk of visitors arrive in the tourism season, which runs from April through October and peaks in July and August. In the off-season, the bulk of Greece’s tourist infrastructure becomes dormant, particularly on the islands.
Athens and Thessalonki handle the bulk of scheduled international flights. However, during tourism season, several charter and planned low-budget flights arrive daily from many European cities to many of the islands and smaller cities on the mainland.
Travellers need a valid passport to enter Greece. Citizens of EU countries don’t require a visa, citizens of some non-EU countries (including the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are permitted to stay for up to 90 days visa-free, but citizens of other non-EU countries need to obtain a visa.
The country’s rates of theft and violence against visitors are relatively low and travelers are neither required nor advised to have immunization vaccinations prior to entering Greece.
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