DISCOVER GREECE: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO TRAVELING IN GREECE

INTRODUCTION: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO TRAVELING IN GREECE

Thinking about traveling in Greece? Trying to decide where to go, when to visit, the top spots for hiking, SCUBA diving, or beach visits? This site is just for you and this is your comprehensive guide to traveling in Greece. I first traveled to the Mediterranean in 1991 and quickly found a connection with the area, coming back many times over the years until I eventually settled here. The Mediterranean coast, and in particular my experience in Greece, drew me in and kept me returning.

The objective of this post is to give a broad introduction to different topics related directly to Greece. This 10000-foot view will be an introduction to Greece, and over the next several months I will be adding more detailed posts on the various topics and explore them more deeply. My hope is that all of this together will inspire you to visit and go traveling in Greece for yourself: the culture, the history, the climate, the lifestyle, the beaches, the islands, the water, the landscape… It really is something special!

As someone who has lived on the Mediterranean for over a decade, I’m happy to share my inside tips and knowledge to help you make the most of your travels.

(To find out more about the Mediterranean see our related posts, “Greek Travel Tips” and “Guide to the Mediterranean Coast“)

Short box with main takeaways

• Go traveling in Greece and embrace a new way of life and pace
• Gain travel insights to enhance your journey and guide you through Greece
• Uncover the year-round leisure and sports activities available
• Experience the Mediterranean Diet firsthand: eat well and live healthily

Traveling in Greece? So what are the places, sites, islands, beaches, and activities to see and do on the Greek coast?

Greek Geography

Greece is located in southeastern Europe, surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. Eighty percent of Greece is mountainous, with the highest mountain being Mount Olympus. Greece is bordered by Albania in the northwest, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the North, and Turkey to the northeast. It has thousands of kilometers of coastline and over 2000 islands. Its history stretches back thousands of years and its impact on Western Culture goes very deep and can still be felt today. 

With so much coastline and so many islands, it’s natural that Greece’s culture and lifestyle are closely connected to the sea. Of the 2000 islands, only about 200 are inhabited. About one-third of the Greek coastline falls under the category of “beach zones” (that works out to almost 3000 miles of beach) with the remainder of the coast being mostly rocky. That gives a large coastal area to explore. Whether you’re looking for a beach vacation or want to explore and hike the trails along Greece’s rocky coastline, there is a lot of area to see and discover.