Greece is a vast country, with a coastline stretching almost 15 thousand kilometers and around 200 inhabited islands.
It is said that an entire lifetime is not enough to visit all the beautiful places in Greece.
Although the largest number of tourists vacation in Greece (around a 30 millions during one year), there are still those who have never visited it.
“Where to vacation in Greece?” is a question often asked by both those who have already vacationed here and those who are planning their first visit. We will attempt to answer this question.
The choice of the best resort for vacationing primarily depends on your desires and affinities. We believe that everyone can find their ideal place for vacationing in Greece; they just need to know exactly what to expect from their vacation.
Vacationing with small children and babies
The most numerous tourists from Serbia to Greece are families with children. They prefer peaceful resorts with facilities for children, sandy beaches with clean sea and shallow waters. Additionally, families with small children or babies usually prefer not to travel too far to the resort. Therefore, we consider Halkidiki ideal for vacationing with families with small children and babies, with Kassandra for those who like lively resorts and crowds, Sithonia for lovers of active vacations (exploring fantastic beaches), and Athos for those seeking a completely tranquil holiday. We would also recommend Thassos and places like Golden Beach, Skala Potamia, Pachis, and Potos to families with children. Among families with children, the place Nei Pori in the Olympus region is very popular due to its long sandy beach with shallow waters perfect for the youngest ones.
For more details on all the places we recommend for vacationing with children, take a look at: Best Places in Greece for Family Vacation or
TOP places for vacations with a baby in Greece
Destinations for those who enjoy active holidays
An ideal destination for young and older couples who enjoy active vacations, in our opinion, would be the islands of Thassos, Lefkada, Kefalonia, and Skopelos. The islands require a car and beach exploration in order to be truly experienced. A static holiday on the islands is not advisable as they have much more to offer than just one resort and city beach. Apart from beaches, you can also visit traditional villages, monasteries, scenic viewpoints…
Accommodation in Thassos
Accommodation in Lefkada
Accommodation in Kefalonia
We would recommend Parga if you appreciate beautiful and picturesque towns where you can find everything you need. Parga is loved by everyone, families and couples, young and old alike. On the other hand, Vrachos on the Ionian coast is perfect for those who seek a peaceful vacation with a fantastic, long beach.
Accommodation in Parga
Accommodation in Vrachos
Islands like Crete, Corfu, and Rhodes also offer plenty of cultural and historical monuments as well as archaeological sites, making them perfect for those who also wish to learn something. These islands also do not lack beautiful beaches, with some beaches on Crete (Elafonisi, Balos) being listed among the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Where is the best nightlife? Resorts for the young and young at heart
For nightlife enthusiasts in Halkidiki, we would highlight only Kallithea due to its good nightclubs hosting famous stars. We cannot overlook Paralia which offers our tourists a wide range of activities and a vibrant nightlife. Skopelos is also interesting for the younger crowd, as well as Zakynthos and Ios.
Accommodation in Kallithea
The most famous island for entertainment and fun in the world is yet Mykonos, so if you seek the best in that aspect, Mykonos should be your number one choice. Some places in Crete, Corfu, and Rhodes are also well-known among the youth for parties and good entertainment.
Vacationing on the islands
The famous Cycladic islands are the most interesting islands in Greece, and for many, the most beautiful. Here you can find Santorini, the world’s most famous island, as well as a dozen other islands that share the recognizable blue and white style. If you enjoy an active holiday, we recommend you take a tour of these islands which are excellently connected by ferries. For smaller islands, you can spend just a few hours, while for more famous ones like Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Milos, you can spend two or three days.
The stunning nature and small number of tourists characterize the island of Samothrace, so we recommend it to those who enjoy exploring, hiking, and bathing under mountain waterfalls and on wild beaches. Pelion offers beautiful wild beaches and a perfect combination of sea and mountain.
Where is the most affordable vacationing in Greece?
Of course, one of the common questions that goes along with where is best to vacation in Greece is where is the cheapest to vacation in Greece. The answer is, of course, the Olympus region. The places in this region offer slightly inferior beaches compared to the islands, but the accommodation prices are lower, as well as the prices in restaurants, cafes. Sunbeds in this region are usually not paid for but are given with a drink, which is quite rare on the islands in recent years.
We could list destinations and their characteristics until tomorrow, because the choice of resorts in Greece is truly vast. However, we advise you to sometimes go on vacation without prior preparation and explore on-site. Surprises also have their own charm.
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