Around 30 million tourists visit Greece every year and whilst many visitors head for the islands, mainland Greece is a destination not to be missed.
The country is so diverse and exotic with historical sites, mountains and some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in Europe.
If you want to learn about Greek history and myths you can’t go wrong with a visit to Athens where the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill dominate the skyline.
The new Athens museum is built over ancient ruins and has a glass floor so you can see the ancient houses below. Part of the famous Parthenon marbles are housed here as well as a huge array of other antiquities.
Thessaloniki in the north of Greece is the second largest city and is well known as a party town. It is also full of history with the White Tower, a waterfront monument and museum which monopolises the waterfront.
Tour boats offer full day trips to blue lagoons, Mount Athos or you can choose a trip around the bay which gives you a unique view of the city. There are also hop on and off bus tours which take you around the city and up to the castle.
Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is right in the centre of Greece. It is a stunning rock formation with caves that were inhabited in ancient times. This is a holy site with beautiful monasteries sitting atop the giant rock pillars.
When you visit Mainland Greece, do not miss out on a trip to Meteora.
With an excellent variety of accommodation and activities to suit everyone, mainland Greece is hard to beat as a holiday destination. Visit mainland Greece in 2026!
