Welcome to the beautiful holiday destination of Greece and the Greek islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Travel Online brings you some of the best holiday accommodation options and detailed traveller information on Greece. In this site you will find everything from luxury hotels and resorts to budget apartments for the regions Athens, mainland Greece and the Greek Islands. Home of the 2004 Olympic Games, Greece is the southernmost country on the European mainland. Greece is surrounded by sea. Over 1400 Greek islands are scattered in this part of the eastern Mediterranean, roughly 170 of them inhabited. Greece is about half the size of England or approximately the same size as New York State. The Greek mainland borders with Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Bulgaria and Turkey.
The largest city in Greece and its capital, Athens is a city steeped in history and home to famous archeological monuments...
The largest and most populated of the Greek Islands, Crete offers glorious beaches, striking mountains, olive groves and vineyards...
Located in the middle of the Aegean Sea, Mykonos is a holiday mecca renowned as a cosmopolitan destination where tourists come to live it up...
A volcanic island part of the Cyclades group of Greek Islands, Santorini is known for its fantastic beaches, dramatic views and spectacular sunsets...
Athens is the capital city of Greece and also its largest city, making it a popular holiday destination for visitors to Europe and Greece. It is home to a wide variety of historical attractions and archeological monuments and also offers a taste of traditional Greek produce and hospitality. There are hundreds of islands scattered off the coast of the mainland of Greece in the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea. Known as the Greek Islands, some of the most popular of these form part of the Cyclades group and are renowned as popular tourist destinations including islands like Mykonos, Santorini and Rhodes. Read more about the Regions of Greece
Greece is home to a variety of accommodation options both on the mainland and in the popular Greek Islands. As Greece’s largest city, Athens offers a wide range of accommodation as well as plenty of tourist attractions while popular island holiday destinations such as Crete, Mykonos and Santorini also offer everything from basic motels and standard hotel rooms to deluxe hotels and luxury holiday resorts. There are also a number of accommodation options available to cater to families as well as those who wish to self-cater while on holidays. There is plenty of accommodation on offer that is conveniently located close to a range of popular tourist attractions. Book Greece Accommodation
Greece is a country of natural beauty, charm and warm hospitality. It enjoys great weather, beautiful and diverse landscapes, many scenic beaches and crystal clear waters. You can visit picturesque white washed villages, admire beautiful mountains and enjoy a passionate culture with many traditions. From the inspiring Monasteries of Meteora to the ruins of Delphi and the numerous museums located all over Greece, the visitor can delve into history and a unique ancient civilization. More about Greek Attractions.
Approximately 7 per cent of all the marble produced throughout the world is produced in Greece and almost 80 per cent of Greece is comprised of mountainous terrain. Greece is the third largest producer of olives in the world, with ancient trees planted in the 13th century still producing olives today. Thousands of words in the English language originated from Greek including ‘apology’, ‘academy’, ‘alphabet’, ‘marathon’, ‘siren’ and ‘typhoon’. Athens is one of Europe’s oldest cities having been inhabited continuously for more than 7,000 years. Athens is also the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Western philosophy, political science, democracy, major mathematical principles, Western literature and the Western theatrical theories of comedy and tragedy.
