Which part of Greece gets the most rain?
Which part of Greece gets the most rain? The highest levels of rainfall, 754 millimeters (30 inches), fell on Zagora, a village near Mount Pelion, just northeast of Volos. For comparison, the capital city of Athens receives an average of about 400 millimeters (16 inches) in a year.
Why is Santorini so dry?
The whole island is effectively a volcanic desert- an environment not usually high on the winemakers list of ideal sites. This means Santorini is very dry, and the only vines that survive need to be drought-resistant.
Is Crete cooler than Corfu?
The temperature on Crete will be similar to Corfu, and the hours of sunshine, the main difference being that on Crete there is less rain – on average only three days in May might see a shower.
Can you swim in the water in Santorini?
However, swimming in the clear blue water of Santorini is wonderfully refreshing. Since the beaches have coarse sand, there's little dust to cloud the water. Don't come to Santorini primarily for the beaches – come for the volcano boat tours, incredible views, wine, hikes, nightlife, and great food.
Has it ever snowed in Santorini?
The recent snowfall on Santorini was an extreme rare phenomenon for the island. In fact, it was the second snowfall in 20 years. Since the snow was heavy and lasted for many days, the residents fear of the production of wine, which is one of the island's most famous products.
What is the sunniest part of Greece?
Obviously, any nearby towns and cities (for example Ierapetra and Sitia) feature the same or very similar climate. By far the sunniest place in Greece is Lentas, a small village on the south coast of the island.
Which Greek island has the best weather?
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.
What is the wettest part of the Mediterranean?
These two stations were selected because Crkvice is the wettest place in the Mediterranean and Herceg Novi has a complete data series.
Where was Mamma Mia filmed?
The very successful movie of Hollywood and Universal Studios with the wonderful songs of ABBA and amazing actors , Mamma Mia was filmed in Greece in Skopelos , Skiathos and Damouhari Pelion . Many visitors to our island , request information about the locations where the movie MAMMA MIA was filmed.
Is Greece one of the sunniest places in the world?
One of our favourite facts about Greece is that it's one of the world's sunniest countries, basking in more than 250 sunny days – or 3,000 hours of sunshine – each year. Some islands even see around 300 days of sunshine a year.