Hotels in Central and Northern Greece, Greece

Central and Northern Greece stretch from the ancient ruins of Delphi to the snowy peaks of Mount Olympus, with a Mediterranean climate that brings hot, dry summers (80-95°F / 27-35°C) and mild, wet winters (40-55°F / 4-13°C). This region is famous for its mix of classical history and mountain landscapes-you can hike the gorges of Meteora, where monasteries perch on sandstone pillars, then ski at Mount Parnassus in winter when snow covers the slopes. In summer, cool off on the beaches of Halkidiki (three peninsulas with clear Aegean Sea waters), or explore Thessaloniki's Byzantine walls and Ottoman markets without the crowds of Athens.