Geography of Greece

Greece is located in the south-east of the Mediterranean sea, and is a mainly mountainous peninsula at the southern end of the Balkans.

There are numerous islands (some put this figure around 3000), which make Greece the tenth logest coastline in the world and one of the favorite holiday destinations globally.

Greek Mainland

Located on the Greek mainland, are the two major cities in Greece, Athens and Thessaloniki.

The north coastline features hundreds of kilometers of sandy beaches and a number of top tourist attractions, especially for those spending their summer holidays.

Being one of Europe's most mountainous countries, Greece offers idyllic scenes, diverse wildlife and thousands of destinations.

Most notably mount Olympus, rising 2,919m above sea level and the Pindus mountains are ideal for excursions and off-road driving.

During winter, a number of snow tracks with all facilities offer everything the lovers of winter sports need.

There are also many lakes and wetlands around the country's mainland.

Greek Islands

Visitors to Greece can explore thousands of islands with a variety of scenes and landscapes. There are options for those seeking some quiet and peaceful holidays and those who enjoy a vibrant nightlife.

The biggest island in Greece is Crete, located at the south. Rhodes, lesbos on the Aegean Sea and Corfu (Kerkyra) at the Ionian Sea are the biggest islands.