Sea of Greece

Beaches of the Cretan Sea, Heraklion

Greece is located in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula and on the numerous islands of the Mediterranean Sea. Geographically, parts of the Mediterranean are such seas as Alboran, Balearic, Ligurian, Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, Ionian, Aegean, Cretan, Libyan and Cypriot. However, today most of them are considered integral parts of the water area and are not indicated on maps - it is commonly believed that the shores of Greece from the west are washed by the Aegean, from the south by the Mediterranean, and from the east by the Ionian Sea.

Historically, one map of the Thracian Sea in the north, Mirtoy - between the Peloponnese and the Cyclades, the Cretan - between the Cyclades and the island of Crete, which, in turn, separates the Libyan Sea from Africa.

In fact, Greece is washed by the largest number of seas in comparison with other European countries. It is the seas here that are considered to be one of the main sources of income - from fishing, coral gathering, transport communication, and as one of the most attractive features of the country for tourists.

There is another income item extracted by enterprising Greeks from the sea - according to the sea regulations, ships of other countries of the world have the right to pass through the sea part of Greece (and this in addition to the mainland about 2 thousand islands!) for an additional fee, depending on the type of vessel, its dimensions and other characteristics.

Ionic Sea e

In the Ionian Sea there are such islands as Corfu, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Ithaka, etc. The average temperature of sea water in winter is at +14 ° C, in summer - 26 ° C. The tourist season begins in June, ends in October

The name of the Ionian Sea comes from the ancient Greek tribe of Ionians who inhabited the surrounding islands, or by the name of Zeus's lover Io, who, according to ancient Greek mythology, was turned into a white cow for communication with the thunderer and swam across sea, fleeing from the wrath of Hera

Sea of Greece

Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is famous for its beauty and tranquility. The beaches here are mostly sandy and pebble, with a developed infrastructure and extensive opportunities for water sports. The water temperature in June is about + 22 ° C, in August + 26 ° C, in October + 23 ° C.

The name Mare Mediterranea (Latin "Sea in the middle of the Earth") was introduced in antiquity, when civilizations were formed mainly in the basin of this sea.

It is to the Mediterranean Sea that Greece owes its tourist attraction: due to the fact that communication with the Atlantic is carried out only by the rather narrow straits of Suez and Gibraltar, the Mediterranean is considered one of the warmest and saline seas on the planet with poorly expressed tides. It is perfect for a quiet beach holiday and diving

The sandy spit connecting Rhodes with a small island of Prasonisi is called "The Kiss of Two Seas", since on one side is the Mediterranean Sea, whose waters are deep blue, and on the other - turquoise Aegean.

Aegean Sea

Aegean Sea off the coast of Chalkidiki is famous for its exceptional purity of water and magnificent beaches. As many as 42 beaches of the peninsula are marked by the "Blue Flag" and are rightly considered to be one of the best in the whole of Europe. The average water temperature in June is +23 ° C, in August it is about +25 ° C, in October +23 ° C.

The beaches on the coast of Halkidiki are mostly sandy or sandy with small pebbles. They are famous for their rather developed infrastructure and are equipped with everything necessary for active recreation: surfing, diving and yachting. The most popular resorts of the Ionian Sea in Greece are Metamorfosi, Nikiti, Neas Marmaras and Vourvourou Bay

The Aegean Sea is a mecca for divers from around the world . Here it will be interesting to immerse yourself as beginners who want to admire the beauty of the seabed at a shallow depth , and professionals who are more interested in sunken ships of different eras, caves and archaeological finds . In addition, there are always waves here that provide excellent conditions for outdoor leisure activities, first of all surfing and wind-surfing . It is in the Aegean Sea near the island of Rhodes that the stages of the World Cup in these sports are held .

In fact, it is the Aegean Sea that can be called the cradle of such ancient civilizations as Byzantium, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, the Ottoman Empire, the Latin Empire, the Bulgarian Kingdom. According to various sources, its name comes from the ancient Greek "wave on the water", through the city of Aigeus on the island of Euboea or by the name of the Athenian king Egeya, who, according to ancient Greek mythology, rushed from the cliff to the sea, deciding that his son Theseus was killed by the Minotaur in Crete.