Greece is a country in which there is almost no spring. Many Greeks do not pronounce the word "anicsi" at all, because on the land of ancient Hellas the climatic conditions are such that after a rainy and cool winter the hot summer immediately comes. May is just the beginning of it, so those who hope that the rest in Greece in May will not be associated with the heat, can especially not count on it. In the last month of spring, the temperature reaches + 30 ° C in the central and southern mainland Greece during the day. On the islands, it is usually a degree 3-4 degrees lower. But there and in the summer is not so hot, as, for example, in Athens. In northern and mountain Greece the May weather differs little from the weather in central Europe. The daytime temperature here rarely rises above + 25 ° C.
Despite the fact that in the daytime the sun will be pretty hot, beach holidays in Greece in May are not very popular. Hellas, not counting Crete, is washed by the Aegean and Ionian seas, which are constituent parts of the Mediterranean. The water in them is flowing, so its May temperature even in the south of Greece is only about + 19 ° С. For swimming, this is not very pleasant. Only in closed small coves and on the southern coast of Crete, tourists can afford to luxuriate in crystal-clear sapphire waters.
But rest in Greece in May has a pleasant advantage. At this time of year there is still not a large influx of tourists, so it is very convenient to make sightseeing tours to interesting places. And to look here is that. In addition to all the famous Acropolis, in May you can go to the famous Meteors, see the monasteries, located on the tops of the rocks. You can make the most fascinating trips to the famous Greek caves. Excite even their names: the cave of Nymph, Centaur, Cyclops and others. The beauty there is extraordinary! In many of them the journey takes place on small boats. Agree, this is quite exotic.
Some believe that the best holiday in Greece is in May, because this month in the country there are many holidays. Greeks are very fond of various celebrations. Even the name day they celebrate on a grand scale. In May, just the day of Helen and Constantine. Also, tourists will be interested to visit the flower festival. He is especially handsome in Rhodes. And on Crete for four days celebrate the anniversary of the battle for this island. There are always noisy parties with dances and songs right in the streets, concerts, free wine and shuvlak treats (small shish kebabs). This holiday smoothly passes to the Independence Day of Greece, which is considered one of the main in the country. Those who fall on him will have something to remember.
Another advantage: a vacation in Greece in May is much cheaper than in the summer. The season is just beginning, so absolutely in all hotels and restaurants prices are lower by the order of summer. In addition, in May, the hotels just ended the preparatory period. Still all neat, fresh, shines and shines. Staff work is not overloaded, so the service is at a higher level.
In general, the answer to the question of how much it costs to rest in Greece depends on many factors. One of the main things is the requirements imposed on him by the tourist. The costs of those who are going to live in a four or five-star hotel, eat at expensive restaurants, rent a car or a yacht, significantly differ from the costs of camping enthusiasts, small snack bars and walking walks.
In Greece, very tasty food is prepared everywhere, in an elite restaurant, and in a small cafe. The only difference is the specifics of the service. In many restaurants every day or periodically perform singers and musicians. Such evenings are very fun, because everyone dances there, and foreign tourists too. In Greece, dances are very peculiar. Europeans call them sirtaki, although the Greeks themselves say "rebietika." The essence of the dance is that all those who wish, familiar or absolutely strangers, become in a circle, take up their hands and begin to rhythmically move. One such dance can last up to 30 minutes. During this time you can have time and have fun, and make friends.
In sunny, hospitable Greece it's always good. No doubt, those who planned a trip to Hellas in May, will enjoy the rest.