About Greece
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with a total area of approximately 132,000 km2 having a population of around 11 million people. Influential in ancient times, it’s often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple and is also the largest city. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
It has an ancient culture that has had a significant influence on the arts, language, philosophy, politics, and sports of western society, including the genres of comedy and drama, western alphabets, Platonic ideals and the Socratic method, democracies, and republics, and the Olympics. Furthermore, is a geographically appealing place to visit, with a mountainous mainland and idyllic island beaches.
Greece’s Weather
Despite its small size, Greece has a varied climate. The most pleasant weather occurs in May-June and September-October. The warmest time of the year starts in mid-July and generally lasts until mid-August. Mid-July to mid-August is the height of summer, and the midday sun tends to get very strong during this time.
Local Currency: Euro (EUR)