Greece and its islands are considered one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet, a dreamy place that gets the value to visit at least once in life

From tons of history and ancient relics to paradise places for a holiday dream, Greece can offer all kinds of taste experiences and unique places to visit, without forgetting wide Mediterranean gastronomy.

In such a valuable place as a holiday destination, it is normal to think you will need to spend a lot of money to enjoy your trip; but it doesn’t need to be like this. Remember that planning a budget to pay in cash can save you from changing your currencies at the last minute and make you spend your cash more conscientiously. Furthermore, even if you use the same currency used in Greece (the euro), paying with a card can carry you unexpected taxes for making transactions abroad.

8 places to visit in Greeceo

    1. Athens
    2. Santorini
    3. Mykonos
    4. Corfu
    5. Creta
    6. Maracas Bay

Here you will find a list of 5 top places to visit in Greece and how much cash, on average, you will need to spend:

 

Athens

Not only the capital of Greece but also the center of the country’s economic, political, and cultural life, Athens has been the cradle of great artists and philosophers of antiquity.

Traveling and hotel bookings can have different costs depending on the year and planning anticipation.

If you are a fan of museums, there is some good news. Their prices don’t go above 10 euros either in high season. 

Another mandatory stop in Athens is the Acrópolis and the Partenón temple, which its price goes around 20-30 cash by person, half of it for students and children.

Santorini

Famous for its clear blue sea, white houses, and blue domes that make their views unique. Santorini has become one of the touristic symbols of Greece.

You will need at least 3-4 days to visit this paradise, and the best time of the year to do it if you want to avoid high costs would be during spring or autumn.

The most famous parts of this island to visit are Oia (which is the most expensive), the old port of Santorini, Fira, and Akrotiri.

 

Mykonos

Or also known as Greece Ibiza, it is an excellent destination for those who want to enjoy a party atmosphere in a holiday destination. 

If you want to discover this famous island, you can’t miss walking through the streets of its capital, Chora. Then, visit the charming neighborhood of Little Venice, and of course, take sunbaths on their famous beaches like Lia and Agrari.

 

Corfu

Located in the Ionian sea, Corfu catches the people’s hearts in love whit nature and sustainable tourism.

The capital of this island (Corfu town) is declared a UNESCO national heritage. It is considered one of the most beautiful capitals in Greece, with exciting places to visit like The Spianada, the giant city square, or their fortresses.

For visit all the island, there are excursions and touristic buses that can be around 20-50 euros per person.

 

Creta

As it is the biggest island in Greece, we recommend spending at least three days visiting it, renting a car is the best way to do it because public transport is practically non-existent.

The Knossos palace, located in Heraklion, the capital, costs 15€ per person.

Another way to visit the island is by boat tour. (Around 20€, the best one stops in Balos, the beach with rose sand, and visits Gramvousa island.

 

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