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Question about Greece?

I would like to take my finacee to Greece. Where would be a good place to go in Greece? She wants to be near the water and lay in sun and I want to be able to see some history. Is it cheap while in Greece? Since I am an american, do i need a visa? Thank you for your help in advance.

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Zakynthos is a great island. It's between Italy and Greece, in a group of islands called the Eptanisa.. There are many historical places to visit, including great beaches. It's also pretty relaxed and laid back at the beach. One of the places in Zakynthos that I would say is a must is the shipwreck. It's a beach that is only reachable by boat. It's gorgeous, but not sandy, but I'd still suggest you go.(Some boats that take you there only go there for 1-2 hours). It's a boat ride, and on it's way there also takes you to see other amazing places in the water(like small caves and interesting-shaped rocks) One of the most typical greek islands are Mykonos and Santorini. I went to Mykonos. It was beautiful, had really nice beaches. Very crowded, especially during July and August, and full of life/traffic. Greece is not cheap unfortunately and be careful when you get in a taxi,taxi drivers are sneaky,well alot of them but Greeks in general are very hospital and willing to give you any information,and yes you need a visa~
In this era, the best place to visit is some ski-center on one of our spectaculare mountains. My suggestion is the ski-center in Arahova, because you can combine your vacation with a visit to the famous Delphic Sibyl which stands nearby. However, if you insist on a more summer-style vacation, then the best time to come to Greece is the early summer (June mainly), because on July and August the beaches are usually over-crowded. There is no limit of suggestions to a summer-target for vacation! However, if you also plan to visit some museums, you could visit Crete (Knosos, Faestos), Thira, Ikaria and Dilos. On the last island (Dilos) there are no appartments to stay. The whole island is a wide-open museum, and you can visit it in an one-day trip. The places you could go and relax or have fun are so many that I could write on and on forever! Just google what you prefer, typing 'Greece', 'appartments', 'history', 'greek sea' and so on.
Ill go with angelic suggestions also close by is Delphi and OLYMPIA.
i am from this island called lefkada it is also in a group of island called the eptanisa. its an amazing island, but to tell you the truth a nice cruise from athens to the cyclades is very noce experience. its amazing, but not this time of year. definetly sometime in july .
greece sucks take her to albania. its 100000 times better. i dont care what any gayreek says
1. I suggest you look around and see what you might like. There are a lot of beautiful islands. Santorini is incredibly expensive, and Mykonos is a party down island in summer. I went to Zakynthos and did not find it very nice, so it really depends on your taste. Personally I like Crete -- big island, beautiful beaches, tons of history and sites, wonderful food, lots to see and do. Look around at some photos and read a bit of history; or go to the bookstore, look a guide and see what you/she might like (you can buy it after having a look and seeing what best fits your idea of a great vacation spot). As Nikolaki said, beaches are crowded and loud in July and August with snack bars blaring music, people throwing cigarettes on your things and other chaos, unless you stay somewhere with a private strip of beach where you won't be bothered. But if you like to party, well that's perfect I suppose. I love it in June or even late September. If you book a cruise, you will not be laying on many beaches for long. Cruises tend to jump around a lot, with only one day or two days on an island; it's quite a harried pace and not very relaxing. They're primarily for people who want to see a lot in a short amount of time. To me, it sounds like you perhaps want to spend most of your time at an apartment or hotel on the beach as your base, then rent a car and go around to see things you want. 2. It is not cheap. More than a decade ago, it was. But inflation is out of control and visiting Greece costs a lot more than it does to visit other EU countries. 3. You're an American and do not need a visa to stay up to 90 days; just be sure your passport is valid for at least 3 months. Angelic gave the incorrect information above. America has a visa-free agreement with the Schengen zone (Greece and most of the EU is included) that allows you to visit up to 90 days within any 180-day period. You don't need to go to the Greek consulate, fill out an application or pay any money. Have a great time, wherever you decide to go! :)
Attractions,Here's a few tips that might help. The Olympic Games in Athens (the spot of the historic 2004 Olympic Games) Mardi Grass Celebrations in February The Parthenon in Athens Skiing in Arahova Mountains between October and March Easter Celebrations Thessaloniki’s White Tower and country’s rich Byzantine culture. The south of Corinth. The beaches in Lesvos. The wine vineyards in the countryside . The islands near the Aegean Sea. The wildlife preserve in Alonissos (Sporades Marine Park) The famous, Moni Panagia Chozoviotissa, a Byzantine monastery in Amorgos.