A honeymoon in Greece provides impressive offerings. It can be a week of lazy days on the beautiful beaches, or days packed with sightseeing and visits to historically significant sites. You can spend quiet nights in remote romantic locations, or party with the many people who will be eating, drinking and listening to music until the sun rises.
Greece boasts 8,497 miles of beautiful beaches. Some of them have huge cliffs and others are surrounded by pine and palm tree forests. Considered to be among the loveliest beaches anywhere in the world, some are filled with travelers and others are completely private.
With the warm, turquoise waters there are many water activities available. You can enhance your honeymoon experience by sailing, diving, windsurfing and kite surfing. Consider chartering a boat and sailing the around the coastline to view the uninhabited areas of the land.
Greece is saturated with history. It may seem difficult to know just where to begin when planning your sightseeing excursions. The Acropolis of Athens, also referred to as The Sacred Rock, is treasured as one of Europe's most important ancient monuments. Here you will find the Parthenon temple at its center. The Acropolis can be viewed from all over the city of Athens.
Other sites to see in Greece include the following.
- The site of Delphi: discovered in the 19th century, its impressive monuments symbolize revelation.
- The Temple of Apollo
- The Treasury of the Athenians
- The Altar of the Chians
- Theater of the Sanctuary
- The Stadium
- The Gymnasium
- The Cemetery
- The site of Ancient Olympia: an inspirational place dedicated to Zeus and the site of the first Olympics.
- The site of Delos: a sacred spot, dedicated to Apollo, and now excavated with its artifacts safely housed in museums.
Greek weather is ideal during all of the seasons. With mild winters and warm summers, there is a feeling of comfort throughout the year. Refreshing winds are a constant source of relaxation and comfort.
Honeymooners can enjoy a crazy nightlife. Towns come to life around 11:00 pm, and celebrations dim with the rising sun. With bars and cafes, nightclubs and restaurants, there are many choices for nighttime entertainment. The Greek people love to party and through many genres of music, great food and sublime wines, there seems to be no reason to stop!
Greece is a land surrounded by the sea with a multi-layered culture rich with history and art. Honeymooners will enjoy a romantic and breathtaking celebration while they discover the joys and splendor of a world far away.
