Beaches, Highlights and Historic Sites GREECE
Greece and its many islands
6,000 islands and islets are scattered in the Greek Seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. The Greek coastline offers a diverse landscape: beaches stretching over many kilometres, sheltered bays and coves, sandy beaches, sand-dunes, pebble beaches, wetlands and deltas, caves formed by seawater and dark-coloured sand in volcanic areas. Explore the beautiful Greek islands!
GREECE TOP 10
Where is your Greece? Do you find it in Athens? On one of the islands? Is it in the food? The sunsets? The water? Ancient history? Greek gods mythology? We collected a TOP 10 for Greece. Every link and video is full of information, tips and travel inspiration.
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Accessible Greece
At the website Accessible Greece you can read more about this platform. Focus is on the islands Syros, Chios and Rhodes.
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Greece Travel
GreeceTravel.com
A travel website built on 25+ years of travel experience in Greece.
There is a section providing information for wheelchair travel as well as tips for accommodation or contact info for local organizations for travelers with a disability.
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Accessibility Corfu
Corfu
Accessible beaches in Corfu. In Greece more and more places have improved accessibility.
Book an accessible taxi to explore Corfu.
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Tourist Guides of Crete
Crete
We recommend Tourist Guides of Crete, a specialized accessible travel agent. They can help you plan your trip on this beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea.
The team in Heraklion is dedicated to arrange your unforgettable trip to the island of mythology, rich culture and gorgeous beaches.
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Accessible Rhodes
Rhodes
The gorgeous island Rhodes is a place to add to your bucket list.
If you need help planning your trip or more information, visit the website Accessible Rhodes.
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Museums
Athens – Akropolis Museum
The world famous Akropolis is accessible for wheelchair users to visit as this video shows (december 2020).
Crete – great tips for museums go here.
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Sailing holidays
Are you a sailor? Discover the Greek island on water! Disabled Sailing Holidays offers holidays for wheelchair users. Check out their website!
CareunderSun believes that providing verified and reliable information is the only way to achieve accessible products. This allows you to have spontaneous travels and escapes (such as the Greekend).
The journey starts directly from the booking process that combines reliable and verified information in Care under Sun’s real-time online booking tool that allows our clients to book their accessible trip in an easier and secure way. It offers autonomy and flexibility to book 24/7 and receive immediate reservations confirmations by reducing the back-and-forth communication and eliminating as well surprising traveling experiences.
Team Accessible
Get your team together: Greece Team Accessible
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Greece hotels
TOP HOTELS FULLY ACCESSIBLE
Athens
Elefsina
Crete
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Greece ferries
Ferry travel sources
Most ferries are accessible to disabled people as they are equipped with electric escalators or elevators from the ramp to the decks or cabins. Some vessels also offer special cabins for disabled people. If you have any special requirements or need special assistance please contact us before booking your trip.
Ferry companies in Greece normally offer a 50% discount for passengers with disabilities, as well as accompanying persons. The discount is valid for all fare types, including vehicles, cabins and seats. You can make use of the discount if you have an 80% disability percentage, certified by an appropriate medical body. Source: Ferryhopper.
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