Greece General Information

Greece general information from geography to climate to currency, here’s some information you might find helpful when traveling in Greece.

Geography

The country comprises the continental segment (Attica, Pelopónnisos, Central Greece, Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia, and Thrace) and the Aegean and Ionian Seas islands. Many islands can be visited in the Aegean Sea, such as those in the northeast, the Sporades Islands, the Cyclades Islands, and the Dodecanese Islands. In addition, there are also more isolated islands in the south, such as Crete.

Greece General Information | Island Groups

The Cyclades Islands

The Cyclades Islands are made up of 39 islands. Twenty-four of the islands are inhabited. Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, Paros are the most famous Cyclades Islands.

The Sporades Islands

The Sporades, situated along Greece’s central mainland and Evia, have kept the authentic island habitat and tradition. Much has remained the same over the centuries. Skiathos and Skopelos are two famous islands.

The Dodecanese

The Dodecanese is made up of twelve large islands and other smaller ones. Each has its unique characteristics and charm. Rhodes and Kos are two of the top islands in this group, which are close to Turkey.

The Saronic Islands

Finally, the ocean stretching from Attica to the Peloponnesian coast has another group of small islands in the Saronic Gulf. The most famous are Spetses, Hydra, Poros, and Aegina.

Ionian Islands

The Ionian Islands are called the Heptanese, meaning the seven islands. Located on the western side of Greece, the islands of the Ionian Sea are famous for their gorgeous beaches and lush greenery. Some popular islands include Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, and Lefkada. There are also several other secluded islands.

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Summer Rocky Coastline. Lefkada, Greece

Greece General Information | Climate

The vegetation and climate go hand in hand with the geographic diversity of Greece. In fact, the variety of vegetation is extraordinary. Also, there are more than 6000 indigenous plants, with two hundred and fifty just in Crete. This vast quantity is a result of the geographic positioning of Greece, located between the continents of Europe and Africa. The trees, for example, are of medium size, where you will find various species of pines, oaks, olives, fruit, and palms in abundance.

The geographic positioning also allows for alternating weather patterns. In addition, there are cold winters and warm summers that are cooled by prevailing winds called the “Meltemi.” Most of all, the most prevalent characteristic of the climate in Greece is the ever-present sunshine. With no exaggeration, there are more than 3000 sun hours per year. However, the heat in the summer can be intense, especially in the southern islands, with water temperatures ranging from 25 to 28 degrees from June to October.

Greece General Information | Seasons

  • Low season: October to April
  • Middle season: May, June, and September
  • High season: July and August

Please note this will vary for some Greece yacht charter rates. The busiest time in the islands is the months of July and August. Here are a few recommended yachts for July and August.

Greece General Information | Marina Locations and Starting Points

  • Athens, Lavrion, and Poros: the starting point to Saronic Gulf and Cyclades (Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Mykonos)
  • Rhodes, Kos, and Samos Island: the point of departure to Dodecanese or Turkey (Bodrum and Marmaris)
  • Skiathos, Milin: the starting point to Sporades (Skopelos, Skyros)
  • Corfu, Lefkada, and Patras: the starting point to the Ionian Sea (Paxos, Zakynthos)

Greek Currency

Greece’s currency is the Euro. Since this is the single currency that countries in the Eurozone use, you will also be able to use this one currency in other countries such as Italy. The Euro is available in both coin and note denominations.

Don’t forget to make a list of Greece Yacht Charter Attractions that you want to see.

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