Located within a 10-acre exclusive estate backed by mountains and surrounded by green hills in the picturesque 'Greek Riviera' area of Porto Heli, Ampeli offers a unique agricultur...
A beautiful country house modelled on a Tuscan farmhouse, Ampeli II is the perfect setting to completely unwind in and is designed for maximum comfort and to take advantage of the...
A luxurious nine bedroom mansion with one of the most sought-after addresses on the Peloponnesian peninsular, Cova Mansion is beautifully set within a pine forest that leads to a p...
Villa Blue Coast is a lovely four bedroom villa located near Lagonissi on the mainland of Greece. The villa is split over 2 levels and offers 500sqm of living space and boasts pano...
Villa Calm is one of Porto Heli’s most remarkable luxury villas, offering a minimalistic experience for up to ten guests. Designed in a modern Scandinavian style, this stunnin...
Villa Costa Lagonisi is a magnificent beachfront villa located in Halkidiki. The Villa is modern in style and has a distinctive flair and is set on a truly breathtaking location an...
Villa Skyline is a modern hillside villa situated close to Porto Heli Town and just a kilometre from the sea. Discover the villa’s impressively large infinity-edge pool on the te...
Located within a 10-acre exclusive estate backed by mountains and surrounded by green hills in the picturesque 'Greek Riviera' area of Porto Heli, Ampeli offers a unique agricultur...
A beautiful country house modelled on a Tuscan farmhouse, Ampeli II is the perfect setting to completely unwind in and is designed for maximum comfort and to take advantage of the...
A luxurious nine bedroom mansion with one of the most sought-after addresses on the Peloponnesian peninsular, Cova Mansion is beautifully set within a pine forest that leads to a p...
Villa Blue Coast is a lovely four bedroom villa located near Lagonissi on the mainland of Greece. The villa is split over 2 levels and offers 500sqm of living space and boasts pano...
Villa Calm is one of Porto Heli’s most remarkable luxury villas, offering a minimalistic experience for up to ten guests. Designed in a modern Scandinavian style, this stunnin...
Villa Costa Lagonisi is a magnificent beachfront villa located in Halkidiki. The Villa is modern in style and has a distinctive flair and is set on a truly breathtaking location an...
Villa Skyline is a modern hillside villa situated close to Porto Heli Town and just a kilometre from the sea. Discover the villa’s impressively large infinity-edge pool on the te...
Many UK airports operate flights to Mainland Greece. Gateways include Athens and Thessaloniki airport.
Capital: | Athens |
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Flying Time: | Just under 3 hours to Athens |
Language : | Greek |
Country size: | 131,940 sq km |
Time Difference from UK: | + 2 hours Winter / +1 hour Summer |
Currency: | Euros |
Voltage: | 230V |
Driving: | Drive on right hand side |
Airport: | Many airports but main hub is Athens |
Entry Requirements: | British citizens do not require a visa. You will require a valid passport with 6 months validity. |
Water: | Advisable to drink bottled water |
Beaches: | The Greek mainland is sometimes overlooked as a sun-and-sea holiday destination – but there are plenty of idyllic coves and beaches to explore |
Health & Safety: | No inoculations are needed. Greece is a safe place. As with any destination be vigilant and don’t leave high worth items without supervision. |
The climate of Greece is mediterranean with summers that are usually hot and dry, and the winters that can be quiet cold and wet. … Summers in Greece are usually very hot, and in July and August temperatures usually reach 30 to 35°C, but sometimes even 40°C and more.
Mainland Greece forms the southernmost part of the Balkan peninsula with two additional smaller peninsulas projecting from it: the Chalkidiki and the Peloponnese.
The main gateways are Athens and Thessaloniki. Athens’ is famed for its Acropolis and down-to-earth nightlife and Thessaloniki’s has a more laid-back seafront vibe.
A popular destination for tourists is Porto Heli – a summer resort town in the municipality of Ermionida in the southeastern part of Argolis, Greece. It is situated on a bay of the Argolic Gulf, 6 km south of Kranidi and 40 km southeast of Nafplio.This port is a frequent mooring place for fishing boats and yachts in summer, giving to Porto Heli in Greece a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are a couple of organised beaches in Porto Heli, but the majority are small secluded coves with a relaxing atmosphere.