Geographical Characteristics

Greece is a mountainous country with highland peninsulas and plentiful islands.  Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey border Greece in the north with the rest on the country rests on the sea.  The majority of the Greek islands are in the Aegean Sea, but the west and south coastlines are on the Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea.  There are approximately 2,000 islands off the coast of mainland Greece. 

Ancient History

Greece is the home to the first sophisticated civilizations in Europe.  They left us some unbelievable structures that will surely give you a new perspective on the ancient world.  The Acropolis and Agora in car hire Athens are two of the most famous places to see ancient ruins from the Greek and Roman empires.  Drive north of car hire Athens to the Mount Olympus National Park and ascend the mountain of the gods.  The climb is challenging but does not require advanced skill. 

The Greek Isles

Drive to the tip of the mainland and leave your rental car behind as you venture into the beautiful islands of the Aegean Sea.  It will be hard to choose which island you want to visit but the water is crystal clear and the hospitality is top notch anywhere you go.  Crete is one of the most famous islands in Greece.  You will be treated like royalty when you visit one of the resorts.  In the day, you can go kayaking, scuba diving, parasailing or just lay on the beach and unwind.  The night means dancing clubs and bars are open for a great party.  All of the large islands offer great fun and comfortable accommodations to satisfy any budget.

The Mainland

When you come back from your island adventure, you can continue with a drive to northern Greece.  Everywhere you turn you will find a great park or a perfect beach to bask in the glory of the Greek landscape.  With your car hire in Greece, you will not be short of places to see or things to do.  Reserve one today for a great vacation.