Greece Christmas Holidays

If you are planning to visit Greece during the Christmas season, you will be welcomed with average temperatures of 12°C and clear skies. Perfect for sightseeing or just enjoying a stroll through town. The streets are decorated with lights and Christmas trees, spreading a festive spirit through the air - along with the delicious smells of cookies and bread.

If your ideal Greece Christmas holiday combines history, culture and traditional food all in one pretty package, look no further than Athens. The city has long been an important centre of learning, with museums and archaeological sites spanning thousands of years. The Acropolis is perhaps its highest-profile site - it was here that some of the most significant events in Greek history took place. Other landmarks include the Panathenaic Stadium, which hosted athletic competitions from ancient times until 1896 when it became the first host of the Olympics.

If you're looking for a relaxing, slow-paced holiday destination this festive season, look no further than the jewel of the Saronic Gulf: Hydra Island. The island is famous for its cobblestone streets and traditional whitewashed architecture - many of the homes have been in the same family for generations, so Hydra Island feel like a time capsule from another era. For a faster pace of life and a Greece Christmas holiday with a twist, explore the colossal mountains that loom over the island. Home to some of the most beautiful forests in Europe, you will see both deciduous and evergreen trees and hear them rustle in the wind.