Destinations in Greece

By deTraci Regula, About.com Guide to Greece Travel

Greece offers a wide variety of destinations throughout the Greek mainland and the Greek islands - and one of them will be perfect for your trip to Greece.

1. Athens, Greece
2. Mainland Greece
3. Crete

5. The Greek Islands
6. Cities and Towns of Greece

Athens, Greece

All about Athens, the capital of Greece. Find out where to stay in Athens, what to do during your stay, and day trips around Athens.

• Dining in Athens,Greece
• Top Attractions in Athens, Greece

Mainland Greece

While the Greek islands may be the best known portion of Greece, the Greek mainland is rich in culture and sightseeing.

• Athens and Attica
• Discovering Western Attica
• Peloponnese Peninsula
• Northern Greece and Thessaloniki

Crete

Greece's largest island is almost like another nation in itself.

• Exploring Crete
• Hiking the Samaria Gorge

The Greek Islands

With over 3,000 Greek islands, there's one that will be perfect for you. And don't worry - only about 140 of them are visitable and inhabited, so choosing one is not that daunting.

• Greek Island Finder
• Greek Islands with Nude Beaches

Cities and Towns of Greece

Find out the facts about many cities, towns, and islands of Greece.

• Athens, Greece
• Quick Look at Thessaloniki