Alternative Christmas in Greece!


Either you want to spend your holidays on the snowy mountains or by the dazzling sea, enjoy a traditional Christmas or a glamorous holiday season, Greece is the place to be.

Ski your Christmas away in snow-white Greece

From the mountains of Pelion and Parnassus, where Arachova stands, ski your Christmas away and enjoy a truly white Christmas with your family and friends at the most exquisite ski resorts, next to the fireplace with a hot cup of cocoa. The beautiful city of Drama, the 3-5 Wells, Kalavryta, Karpenisi, Zagoria, Elati and Pertouli as well as Meteora and the Plastira lake with its glowing freeze offer some spectacular venues for your white holidays in Greece.

Glamorous Christmas Holidays in the Greek Islands

The magical islands of Greece invite travellers for more alternative holiday celebrations. Enjoy the glamorous festivities of Mykonos Island, the misty and picturesque setting of Crete during the holiday season and the spectacular Santorinian setting in its winter attire whilst relishing the most festive gourmet menus and partying the season away with the glittery Christmas events and dinner parties.

Christmas in Greece with a twist of tradition

Are you more of a traditional type of traveller? Then pick one of the countless Greek villages and splendid regions of Central Greece and enjoy the most authentic holidays you can imagine. From the city of Serres to the old city of Xanthi, Drama, Larisa, Karditsa, Preveza and all other scenic villages and regions scattered throughout Greece, Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated according to tradition and customs, with handmade sweets and authentic recipes, religious festivities and celebrations that have kept going through centuries. The honey glazed melomakarona, the sugar snowed kourampiedes, the tasty diples and the good luck vasilopita cake await to spoil your taste buds.

Holidays steeped in Greek Culture & History

If tradition is not your cup of tea, set off for the most exciting holidays you can possibly imagine. The historic yet glittery cities of Nafplio, Thessaloniki and Athens await to share with you the most magical Christmas memories. The spirit of Christmas comes alive embracing the Parthenon, the white tower of Thessaloniki and the Palamidi fortress and fortified isle of Bourtzi. The glowing streets, the taverns serving mouth-watering specialties, the lively bars, the lovely seafront and the countless sightseeing suggestions will turn your Christmas holidays into a marvellous cultural experience.

From every corner of every street, every lake and mountain range, from the village to the city and from the glorious landscapes to the mystic sea, Greece is your Christmas destination and Cycladia is your guide.

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