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- 1 The middle of spring in Greece, most tourists perceive as “off season”: the water in the sea is still cold for swimming, so the option Beach holiday is eliminated. However, trips to Greece in April have several significant benefits.
- 2 Greece in spring: Easter and the sea of flowers
- 3 Weather in Greece in April: warm and comfortable
The middle of spring in Greece, most tourists perceive as “off season”: the water in the sea is still cold for swimming, so the option Beach holiday is eliminated. However, trips to Greece in April have several significant benefits.
03.03.2014
AT о-первых, это идеальные погодные условия для экскурсий – тепло,but there is no sweltering heat, great weather for inspection attractions. Secondly, there are few people in the resorts, but accordingly, there are no queues and hustle, the main tourist centers can be safely viewed in all its glory. Third advantage – low prices. Holidays in Greece can not be called very cheap, so if you want to save on the trip – choose to visit Greece April!
Greece in spring: Easter and the sea of flowers
Looking at photos on the Internet and bright catalogs about Greece, many probably paid attention to the abundance of flowers. Here they are everywhere – in city parks and alleys, on any free piece of land near houses, and where there is no land – in ceramic pots on the windows, near the doors, at the benches – in general, really everywhere! Whites traditional houses by the sea, decorated with bright pink flowers – perhaps one of the most beautiful pictures from Greece! BUT All this beauty blooms in April. Even in the driest Crete and the Cyclades, in this time of year observe the riot of colors of nature awakened after the winter.
In addition, tourists in April will have a chance to see more unique religious traditions of the Easter cycle, because The Orthodox holiday Easter often falls on this particular month. ВIn this case, you need to take care of purchasing a ticket in advance, because during the holidays the flow of tourists to Greece increases (we recommend to use early booking or wait for the burning offers).
Better places to celebrate Easter in Greece: Kerkyra, Heraklion and Hydra Island with special Easter customs and lots of temples and monasteries.
Continuing the theme of local traditions, it is impossible not to mention the bottom St. George, which is celebrated in the country on April 23. In honor of holiday dedicated to the patron saint of shepherds and grain growers The countryside hosts open-air festivals. To visit them is a unique chance to join the local culture. and buy authentic souvenirs.
Weather in Greece in April: warm and comfortable
According to synoptic observations, the warmest region of Greece in April – Crete. Although the sea is not enough warmed up + 18 ° C, but the air temperature reaches + 20 ° C during the day and + 12 ° C at night. Approximately the same figures in the Cyclades. Therefore, those who are going to rest in Greece in April it is recommended to take both warm sweaters and light things for hot days
In the north of the country, it is slightly colder – on the Chalkidiki peninsula and in In Thessaloniki, during the day the air warms up to + 18 ° C, and at night – up to + 7 ° C. There are about 11 rainy days in the month, but precipitation is short.
In all other territories of the country weather conditions are similar: the amount of precipitation gradually decreases even in the most “wet” areas. In Athens, about 8 rainy days, and in Crete and Rhodes – even less: about 3. This weather is ideal for long excursion programs, so April is undoubtedly one of best months to explore Greece!
