How to Plan a Beach Vacation to Greece
The 9,300 miles of coastline in Greece draw in visitors from Europe, North America and Asia all year round. The beaches of Greece are so popular because places like the Ionian Islands, Crete and Aereopoli offer rich history and amazing tours in addition to sun-baked beaches. Plan a beach vacation to Greece with historical and natural landmarks in mind.
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Ease the pressure of planning a beach vacation to Greece with the help of a walking tour company. Local companies like Athens Walking Tours offer a range of specialty tours that can help you plan a beach vacation to Greece (see Resources below).
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Convert cash into Euros as you plan your beach vacation to Greece. Most islands surrounding Greece lack ATM machines and banks for easy conversion.
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Set aside some of your money to tip waiters and hotel attendants during your beach vacation. Most resorts apply a gratuity to the final bill but a small tip can garner better service and inside tips on local events.
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Head off dry skin due to the low humidity in Greece with the right materials. You need to pack moisturizer and lip balm for your beach trip to deal with dry beach air.
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Release extra energy after a day on the beach by taking in the nightlife of Greek cities. The Greek National Tourism Organization can give you plenty of ideas about things to do, both in cities and on the beach (see Resources below).
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Help your family learn about the indigenous animals of Greece with a trip to local aquariums. You can visit a place like Aquaworld Aquarium on the island of Crete to see fish, reptiles and plants away from the busy streets of mainland Greece (see Resources below).
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Learn a few Greek phrases to help you get charter boat services during your beach vacation. Your knowledge of conversational Greek will help you negotiate prices with fishermen and boat owners not affiliated with tour companies.
Choose some historic sites to see by reviewing the major historical attractions online at GreecePictureTour before planning your itinerary (see Resources below).
