map of Athens.ozf2		map of Greece.ozf2		map of Crete.ozf2

map of Athens.ogf2		map of Greece.ogf2		map of Crete.ogf2

    Greece is located in Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey. It is also bordered to the north by Bulgaria and Macedonia. Much of Greece is mountainous and rocky terrain, with the occasional plain. The Pindus Mountains start in northern Greece and stretch south to the Gulf of Patra. In the southern part of Greece are the Peloponnesus Mountains. About 20% of Greece is made up of islands. Crete is a large island located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a popular tourist area for its beautiful mountains, coastline, and many ancient ruins. Most of the people in Greece live along the coast, or along rivers and harbors. The largest cities include Athens, Patra, Piraeus, Larisa and Salonica.

Greece is no longer the cheap destination it was. A strict budget traveller should need approx. ˆ40.00 a day. On this budget you will be hitching, staying in youth hostels or camping, staying away from bars, and only occasionally eating in restaurants or taking ferries. Allow at least ˆ80/day if you want your own room, plan to eat out regularly and intend to see all the sights. If you want comfortable rooms and good restaurants all the way, you will need closer to ˆ120/day. Hotel rates vary enormously according to season with big savings if you travel outside of high season (mid-June until the end of August).

Capital is Athens.

Currency: Euro

Climate: Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate. In summer, dry hot days are often relieved by stiff breezes, especially in the north and coastal areas. Athens can be stiflingly hot, so visitors should allow time to acclimatise. The evenings are cool. Winters are mild in the south but much colder in the north. November to March is the rainy season.

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