Greece Tourism
Today, Greece attracts tourists not only with its amazing beauty of nature, but also with a developed tourist infrastructure. The hotel infrastructure of Greece is represented by hotels from economy class to luxury, both on the mainland and on the islands. Many hotels are all-inclusive, although there is also a fine selection of half-board or breakfast-only hotels. It is worth noting that in Greece there is an “old” gradation system for hotels - a letter one. That is, the level of the hotel class is indicated by letters, that is, the gradation goes from L - luxury, an analogue of European five stars, and up to E - hotels that have not been assigned any category.
Most family-type hotels are located in Halkidiki, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu. Thanks to the rapid development of tourism infrastructure, over the past 10 years, many new hotels have been built in Greece, as well as old ones have been modernized. In the competitive struggle, hotel owners have begun to pay more and more attention to creating special conditions for recreation with children, which today allows us to state with confidence that Greece is an ideal place for a family vacation. As a rule, such hotels are equipped with children's playgrounds, attractions, sports grounds, a babysitting service is provided, and animators work.
For those who care about their health and want to combine relaxation with wellness, then in Greece you will find many hotels that have at their disposal well-equipped fitness rooms, gyms, spas, saunas, beauty salons and much more.
It is worth booking hotels in Greece in advance, especially during the season. The cost of living in the coastal zone in July-August can increase significantly.
Rest in the private sector continues to be very popular, namely the rental of villas, cottages or apartments in close proximity to the sea. This vacation option is the most optimal for large companies, families with children, as it allows you to save on the accommodation of a large number of people. Plus accommodation in a cottage - you feel like in your own home, minus - service (food, cleaning, laundry) is not included in the rent. The cost of living varies depending on the location of the property, as well as the season.
No less common are Greek boarding houses (paradosiakoi oikismoi). They can be found both in big cities and in the provinces. Boarding houses are either separate apartments with a shower, designed for 2-3 people, or small cottages with rooms for 4 people. The cost of living per person in such boarding houses depends on the capacity of one room and is comparable to the "upper D-class".
Greece has a large number of well-equipped campsites. It should be noted that parking outside of them is prohibited. As a rule, the cost of spending the night in a campsite is 5-7 euros per person (accommodation in a house), within 8 euros for a "caravan" and a little less for spending the night in a tent. However, many travelers note that the security situation in Greek campsites is a little worse than in European countries, and cases of theft of personal belongings have become repeated.
There are 10 youth hostels in Greece, which are members of the International Association. However, here you can also find a large number of hostels that are members of the Greek Youth Hostel Association. If you want to stay in such a hostel, you will need an IYHF card. In many cases, you can purchase it directly from the hostel, or pay a little extra on top of the rate. Towels and bed linen must be paid separately. Standard prices for accommodation range from 7-9 euros per day, however, they may vary depending on the location of the hostel.
For pilgrims, and just believing tourists, there is the possibility of living in monasteries. It is worth considering that while living in such a place, you will need to fully comply with the monastery’s routine, as well as the requirements for dress code. The option of gender placement is also very likely, that is, men can only stay in a male monastery, women, respectively, in a female one.