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Greece

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeastern Europe. It occupies the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, with a population of around 10 million.

Type CountryPopulation 10,000,000Settled 3000 BC

Why go

  • Country in Southeastern Europe.

History

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeastern Europe. It occupies the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, with a population of around 10 million. With nine regions and thousands of islands, it has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean. The Ionian Sea is west of the mainland, Albania northwest, and North Macedonia and Bulgaria north. Turkey is east both by land and the Aegean Sea. The capital, Athens, is the largest Greek city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras.

Airports

Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL) 35 km to the centre
Nea Anchialos, E, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Ryanair, Air Berlin, Niki, Transavia Holland) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Vienna, Amsterdam, Charleroi, Hahn (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Ryanair FR (737-800) · 2 routes: Charleroi, Hahn
  • Air Berlin AB (A320) · 1 route: Vienna
  • Niki HG (A320) · 1 route: Vienna
  • Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI) 27 km to the centre
Skiathos, E, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Athens (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
  • Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.6 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Volos - Skiathos
Ferry route
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Skiathos (Koukounaries) - Pelion (Platanias)
Ferry route
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Βόλος - Ν. Τρίκερι - Αγία Κυριακή
Ferry route
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Glyfa - Skiathos
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Volos - Skiathos, Skiathos (Koukounaries) - Pelion (Platanias), Βόλος - Ν. Τρίκερι - Αγία Κυριακή.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

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