Crete: sandy beaches and ancient ruinsAt the same latitude as Morocco and Cyprus, the largest of the Greek islands, Crete – famed for its mythical Minotaur and labyrinth – enjoys exceptional sunshine: 300 days a year on average.
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1. Crete. Greece's largest and most southerly island, Crete has mild and sunny weather throughout winter; in fact, it has some of the warmest winter weather in Europe with average highs generally around 15-16°C and average lows around 9-11°C. This makes it easy to get out and see everything this island has to offer.
Both countries are very hot during summer, but Greece is some degrees hotter than Spain. The difference between the Spanish and Greek summer weather is that the months of July and August in Greece present some moderate wind.
Santorini is somewhat of a cliché choice to kick-off the list, but there are a multitude of reasons why the film-set stunning island is considered one of the most beautiful islands in Greece.
Rhodes IslandChoose Rhodes with an “s” Rhodes is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece and certainly one of the most beautiful islands in Europe. It is a perfect destination for any type of traveller.
The Greek islands with the best beaches are Crete, Mykonos, Naxos, Milos, Paros, Ios, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Karpathos and more. The best for families with kids are Agios Georgios in Naxos and Agios Nikitas in Lefkada.
Santorini and Mykonos are two Greek islands that can be very expensive in general. Mykonos is a jet set island for many decades now so it is driven to accommodate rich people.
The most famous village in Greece is Oia, located on the Cycladic island of Santorini. Due to the long occupation by Venetians in Medieval times, many Greek villages have evident Venetian architecture.
Most first-timers choose the Cyclades, homing in on Santorini for its cliffs dripping with whitewashed cubic buildings, and Mykonos for its charismatic appeal. Once you've had your fill of Mykonos, take the ferry to nearby Tinos.
History and Culture: Chania is one of the most historically rich cities in Greece and is known for its stunning architecture, narrow streets, and rich cultural heritage. Friendly Community: The local people in Chania are known for being warm and friendly, making it a welcoming destination for expats.
This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.
The best time to travel to Greece is in autumn and spring, as the climate is more pleasant. You can also visit the country in summer, but there is greater tourist crowding, while in winter the main attractions are closed.
all three countries have a lot to offer. they are very beautiful and each one unique with its own style. spain is a little bit cheaper or equal like greece, italy is more expensive. Having had the pleasure of visiting all three countries over the years, I too would always pick Greece.