Greece Holidays

Sugar cube villages, ancient ruins, rounds of mezes and ouzo – Greece’s assets have been delighting holidaymakers for years. In fact, it's often the destination of choice for lots of people's first parent-less getaway. And it's hardly any surprise given its supporting beach and nightlife credentials. Plus, holidays to Greece from Ireland usually only involve a flight time of five hours or less from Dublin.

The biggest of the Greek Islands, Crete is great for those seeking beach holiday packages with some history trickled in. You've got miles of beautiful beaches, such as those in the Chania area. Then, close to Heraklion, you'll find the ruins of the Minoan Palace of Knossos, and, over in Rethymnon, there's the Venetian fortress.

Look to the north-west on a map of the Ionian Islands and you’ll come across Corfu, home to Acharavi – with its family-owned tavernas and secluded beaches – as well as to the lively party town of Kavos, with its lively beachfront hotels. To the south of Corfu, you’ll find Zante highlighted by the quiet towns of Alykanas and Kalamaki. Kefalonia is the island of quaint villages and scenic sandy beaches.

The South Aegean Islands offer plenty of memorable holiday experiences – from the wide sandy beaches of Kardamena and Psalidi on Kos to the well-preserved old town of Rhodes’ capital.

The main draws on the mainland are Halkidiki and the Olympia Coast. Home to world-class sandy beaches and cypress-dotted landscapes, these regions also allow for daytrips to cities like Thessaloniki and Athens.