Greece or Spain which is better. Spain or Greece: which country to choose for holidays
In the current summer season, tourists often request a search for hotels in Greece and Spain at the same time and try to make a choice between these two countries. I believe that the reason for this is, firstly, the incredibly expensive Turkey, and secondly, a slight decrease in prices for holidays in Spain and Greece, associated with the crisis state of both states.
Both Greece and Spain are some of the best travel destinations in the world. The wonderful climate, natural diversity, abundance of historical sights attract tourists from the most different countries. But these two countries are very different from each other. Let's see what are their similarities and what are their differences. After all, only with a clear understanding of where you are going, you can enjoy your vacation. And unjustified expectations can spoil the vacation so that the tourist will only dream of the day when he finally goes home.
Prices for tours to Greece and Spain
In order not to get confused and at the same time promote large tour operators (where would they be without our support!), Let's see minimum cost tour that starts 9 days from today. Then we have time to make both visas, both Spanish and Greek. And another option will be for the hottest dates, in mid-August.
Departure July 13, 2012. Tour for 14 nights. 2 adults. Tour operator "TezTur".
Hotel Mari Kristin 3 * (Crete, Hersonissos resort). Half board. 1692 euros.
I must say it's good. Yes, this is the simplest hotel without territory, but the sea is not far, the area is good. Agree, a little less than 850 euros per person for 2 weeks, and even with meals, this is an option.
Hotel Fragata 2 * (Costa de Maresme, resort of Calella). Half board. 1984 euros.
It's also not the worst option. The hotel is simple but close to the beach. Close to Barcelona. And still up to 1000 euros per person with meals. In addition, I would not pay special attention to the declared number of stars. The indicated Greek 3* is no better than the indicated Spanish 2*.
Departure August 15, 2012. Tour for 14 nights. 2 adults. Tour operator "TezTur".
Surprise surprise! There are still cheaper options for mid-August than for July.
Hotel Nikolas Villas 3 * (Crete, resort of Agia Pelagia). All inclusive. 1468 euros.
Have you still not bought a tour to Greece for August 15? In vain. I don't remember such prices in the last 5-7 years. Even if you eat at the hotel every other day, it's still profitable.
Hotel Calella Park 3 * (Costa de Maresme, resort of Calella). Half board. 1686 euros.
Also a good price.
As you can see, the cost of tours to Spain differs in a big way, but not fundamentally. That is, the price of the tour should not be the main factor influencing the choice of the country of rest.
Domestic prices: for food, for goods in stores, for travel. There is some difference here: in Greece it is now very inexpensive to eat in a restaurant. But in Spain it is much cheaper than in Moscow. Transport is also a little cheaper. Car rental is cheaper. Only the prices in stores are about the same.
Thus, if the task is to reduce the cost of the trip as much as possible, then Greece should be preferred. And specifically the island of Crete. But if there is no strict need to save every penny, then when choosing a country for a holiday, we will focus on other parameters.
Spain vs Greece = City vs Village?
It seems to me that the defining difference between Greece and Spain lies in the fact that the most attractive places in the Iberian Peninsula in terms of tourism are cities: large and small, historical and modern. In Greece, the opposite is true: tourists go to the local villages for color. Cities also seem too chaotic. Of course, there are some very nice rural places in Spain. But the main part of tourists does not want to go there. They are attracted by lively boulevards, historical quarters, embankments and beaches of Barcelona, parks and museums of Madrid, the sights of beautiful Seville, the mysteries of amazing Granada, the afternoon silence of small towns. In Greece, of course, there is Athens. The importance of this city cannot be overestimated. But personally, I have not met tourists who would like to visit Athens again and again. More often they are limited to one sightseeing trip. What other major Greek cities do we know? Thessaloniki and Heraklion - because a plane flies there from Moscow. Yes, these cities have attractions. But tourists rarely come to spend a week in Thessaloniki, but trips to Greek villages, on the contrary, are very popular. No wonder, because every village in Greece welcomes tourists with open arms, offering them to visit the oldest (or the newest, beautiful or rich in history) church, the largest plane tree or the oldest olive tree, taste the honey and wine that are produced only here, sit in a wonderful family tavern (there are no bad taverns in Greek villages), buy some towels that are woven only in this place and in a very special way.
In general, in my opinion, in Greece the village dominates, and in Spain the city. Even in the agricultural regions of Spain, for example, in Andalusia, we visit cities first of all. In Greece, especially on the islands, cities have not received such a powerful development. And now Greece has realized that the village is attractive for tourists from big cities, exhausted by the fast-paced urban rhythm of life.
So, if, in addition to the beach, your soul asks for exhibitions of contemporary art, walks in the evening city and stay in an urban environment, go to Spain. Resorts located around Barcelona or Valencia are the best for you. If you crave peace and rural landscapes, go to any Greek resort. If at the same time you like to relax in discos, choose a large resort, if you urgently need silence, choose some small place, maybe on an island.
Movements around the country
If you are traveling to sightseeing tour, then you can omit this chapter. You will choose a tour for other reasons. The main thing is what sights are included in the program.
If you are going to a resort where you intend to take group excursions, thinking about the ease / complexity of moving around the country will also not be of interest to you.
But if you like to drive on your own, in long-distance transport or in a rented car, read. Here we will look at the difference between Spain and Greece for those who travel around the country or around the city on their own, without helpful guides.
The cost of renting a car in Greece and Spain- about the same. The rules are clear. An international driver's license is desirable, but not mandatory (there has been talk around lately that it is better to have an international driver's license when meeting with the police, while any rental company is fine). Roads are good everywhere. Well, except for Greek primers. But they are good too. There are many mountain roads in both countries. The observed difference is in the degree of difficulty in orienting by signs. If in Spain road signs are more or less close to the average European norm, then in Greece, especially on the islands, the signs are made in accordance with a logic alien to us. Often you have to drive closer to the sign, stop and think about what it could mean. However, you can get used to this.
public transport you can use it both in Greece and in Spain, but, frankly, in Spain it is easier to do this: all schedules are on the Internet, all information is easy to get at bus stops. Greece also has timetables. And often they are followed. But not always. And tickets are sometimes sold in non-obvious places. However, you can also get used to this. Just keep in mind that you can completely rely on yourself when traveling in Spain. In extreme cases, find a policeman and ask for directions. A independent travel in Greece involves a lot of communication with the local population. Everyone will be happy to help you, but the road will always take longer than you expected. On small islands, this is all, however, it does not matter.
Hotels in Greece and Spain
If you like big hotels with good territory and various services, then choose a hotel, not a country. The only difference is that in Spain there are more high-rise hotels, while in Greece it is easier to find accommodation in bungalows. However, if you wish, you can also find a large low-rise hotel in Spain. Just see which hotel you like and suits you for the price.
If you choose a budget option or just want to stay in a small hotel, then there is a certain difference between Spain and Greece. In Spain, especially on the mainland, they tend to build high-rise hotels. Therefore, a small hotel will have at best 4-5 floors and a tiny area with a small pool. In the worst case, there will be 10-12 floors. But that's not the point, is it? Hotels in Spain mostly maintain standard quality, so it doesn't matter where you live, if you are going not to sit in a hotel.
There are many more really small hotels in Greece, often with only 10-15 rooms. The owner of such a hotel often seeks to bring some zest. In one case, it may be an unusually large swimming pool for such a hotel, in another - its own garden, the products from which are served in a cafe at the hotel, in the third - unusual balconies or something else. In general, the need for inventions is cunning. Of course, the larger the resort and the closer to the beach, the more impersonal the hotels look. But even here it all depends on the specific owner.
Food in Greece and Spain
For many tourists, food is an essential issue on vacation. Do you love all inclusive turkish style? You should not look for anything similar either in Spain or in Greece. In these countries, "all inclusive" is much more ascetic. Except, perhaps, very expensive hotels. However, it seems to me that going to Spain or Greece to eat from the buffet around the clock is not best idea. You will miss the chance to get a real taste of Greek or Spanish cuisine, which are famous all over the world. Both cuisines are based on the use of olive oil, fresh vegetables and lots of herbs. Both there and there seafood is popular. Meat is also respected. kitchen big hotels especially those working on an all-inclusive basis, has an average international flavor, although with a local touch. Therefore, I usually try to dissuade tourists from eating only in a hotel. Both Greece and Spain have many attractive cafes and restaurants. True, they have a slightly different meaning. A beach bar in Spain (“chiringuito”) is exactly a beach bar, you will not get anything but drinks, chips and ice cream there. But what an atmosphere in these Spanish beach bars! If an institution in Spain is called a restaurant, then this is a restaurant, with all the accompanying surroundings. You will be fed and served exactly as in a restaurant, with due respect and with a decent waiting time for dishes. But if you come at an odd hour of the siesta, then the cooks will not specially cook for you. You will be offered a selection of snacks and drinks. In any case, you won't leave hungry. In Greece, especially in cities and large resorts, there are also such restaurants. But the country is famous not for restaurants, but for taverns. The tavern, especially somewhere in the village, is family-run, and the whole family will serve you, including the ancient grandfather, who is the only one who knows how to cook extraordinarily delicious lamb ribs, and the teenage grandson, who helps in the kitchen and is generally in the wings. If you happen to visit the same tavern for the second time, the hostess herself will offer rakia and show photographs of her younger grandchildren.
To summarize, in a Spanish restaurant you are a respected customer, and in a Greek restaurant you are a guest of the family. These rules, of course, have exceptions, but are generally followed.
Cultural program and nightlife
Under the cultural program, we will consider not visiting historical sights, which are in great abundance both in Spain and Greece, but some exhibitions, performances, events that you want to visit during your vacation. After all, if a person wants to see, say, the Alhambra in Granada, it is obvious that he will go to Spain. Similarly, those wishing to see Delphi or the Acropolis will go to Greece. But there is a class of people who like to visit on vacation, for example, photo exhibitions, street performances, music festivals… They do not specifically time their vacation to the event, but if something interesting happens around, they are sure to take part. In my opinion, Spain is more suitable for these tourists. IN major cities country, you can always find an interesting cultural program, and if you go, say, to Andalsia, then in the summer you can take part in local city holidays - ferias, which take place here and there all summer. In Greece, of course, there are also events. There are museums in large cities, and there are exhibitions in museums. But how many of those large cities ... However, a lot of different things happen in Athens and Thessaloniki. Choose a resort closer to these cities (it's not easy), and you will have your favorite cultural events at least every day.
Nightlife - bars, dances on the beach, discos - is both in Spain and in Greece. The main thing is to choose the right resort. In Spain, I recommend the island of Ibiza or the resort of Magaluf on the island of Mallorca to those who like to have fun at night, and in Greece, the resort of Malia on the island of Crete. Kassandra also has fun places. And near Athens.
Islands
If you are interested in an island vacation, then Greece and Spain can offer a wide variety of options. True, the Spanish islands - the Canaries and the Baleares - can be easily listed, while the Greek islands are innumerable. If the heat is contraindicated for you, and you want to relax in the summer, then go to the Canary Islands. The easiest way to get from Moscow to Tenerife, but Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote can suit you. The Canary archipelago is located near the coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, where the weather and cool water are approximately the same all year round. The infrastructure on the islands is well developed. It is possible to find a quiet secluded place, but if you wish, you can quickly break your seclusion. Fans of parties and nightlife are ideal for Ibiza and some beaches of Mallorca. The Greek islands are all different. There is a huge Crete where everyone can find what they are looking for: wild fun or peace, picturesque beaches or shopping centers. There are smaller islands well developed in terms of tourism: Corfu, Rhodes, Kos. And there are many very small islands, on many of which the tourist infrastructure is in its infancy. But it is precisely for the sake of some remoteness from civilization that it is worth going here.
Vacation with children
Since I myself happened to vacation with my own children both in Spain and in Greece, I can say that the children's infrastructure in Spain is somewhat better developed. At least in Catalonia for sure. Playgrounds are everywhere, the recommended age of children is indicated on the playgrounds, shopping malls and restaurants often have play areas. In Greece, too, they love children very much. Children are welcome everywhere, they are given high chairs in cafes and an additional dessert from the institution, in some places restaurants have playgrounds. But in other places, a playground still needs to be found. And when you find it, you will find that it is often quite minimalistic: swings + carousels + slide. Moreover, all this is practically not serviced and is often broken. You will not see huge Spanish gaming complexes in Greece. However, this is not a problem if your children know how to enjoy the sea-sand-grass-insects-snails. If you prefer to spend evenings with children on large playgrounds, Spain will suit you better. And with specialized baby food in Spain, it seemed to me, simpler. That is, if you have a small child who is accustomed to certain types of instant cereals and purees, you will be more likely to find all this in Spain. But in Greece, everything is simple and natural, so there is no need for any special children's products.
Spain and Greece in light of the economic crisis
Last year, as well as this year, many tourists are afraid to go to these countries because they are worried that something will happen during their trip, and, for example, bank cards they will stop accepting, or there will be a strike that will prevent them from getting to the airport on time, or there will be nowhere to eat. Yes, these fears are not unfounded. But both Spain and Greece are now in dire need of tourists, and the governments of both countries are making every effort to ensure that the internal problems of tourists are not affected. When you buy a hotel tour with pickup from a tour operator, there is very little chance that you will be affected by a strike of some taxi drivers. You will be met by a private bus with a private driver, placed in a hotel, from where no one will drive you out into the street. During strikes, airlines try to cancel flights from tourist-bearing countries to a minimum. The Spanish airline Iberia, for example, canceled mostly domestic flights during strikes. But, of course, there is always a risk. Therefore, when paying for the record low cost of a tour to Greece or Spain this summer, remember that it would be nice to play it safe and take some cash with you. In case you refuse to accept the card somewhere. Or suddenly there will be a sudden strike of hotel workers (that's why I'm for small hotels: they don't strike!) - to eat in a nearby cafe. By the way, so far the news about strikes in hotels comes only from Cyprus, which has always been a stronghold of respectable tourism. And the Greeks and Spaniards are trying very hard not to damage tourism.
Going on vacation to a certain place for a pleasant pastime, every tourist begins with comparisons. Especially when it comes to cases when you have to choose from two countries that are in many ways similar. It is not so easy to determine the advantages of Greece over Spain and vice versa.
Let's try to figure out which country to choose for a vacation according to different criteria.
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tour cost
What are the costs for travelers going on a week (7 nights) holiday in hot August?
39 029–45 459 ₽ - tours to good Spanish three-star hotels start with this price. Whereas for Greece this figure is much less - 30,974–32,780 ₽.
The same goes for more luxury holiday in 4-5 star hotels.
In Greece, you can easily find decent options for 83,683–92,655 ₽. In Spain, tours to equivalent hotels will cost travelers ₽89,774 and more.
Therefore, it is safe to say that Greece is more suitable for a budget holiday.
Where are the best beaches?
The length of the Greek coastline is almost three times longer than that of Spain, due to its indented shape and large number of islands. Therefore, in terms of the number of beaches, both countries are not inferior to each other. The same goes for wellness. Only on wild beaches there are no sun loungers, water activities, bars or cafes, umbrellas and showers. The most comfortable conditions await vacationers on the picturesque islands: Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Mykonos. In Spain, these are Mallorca and Tenerife, and on the mainland, there are well-known resort areas: the Costa Brava and the Costa del Sol.
Greek beaches are inferior in width - most often it is 50 meters, while in Spain - 70-80 m. Despite the significant distance between the two countries, one unexpected coincidence can be traced.
In both countries, tourists can relax on sandy, rocky, volcanic and pebble beaches.
In whose favor to make a choice, each traveler will decide for himself. Greater width of the Spanish beaches, Greece contrasts with dozens of cozy tiny bays.
Weather
Due to the considerable distances, the northern regions of Spain differ from the rest of the kingdom in lower temperatures. At the main resorts in the south of the country, the air can warm up to the following indicators (water temperature is given in brackets):
- May: + 21.1… + 23.8 °C (+16… + 18 °C);
- June: + 25.5… + 27.3 °C (+18… + 22 °C);
- July: + 28.3… + 30.6 °C (+23… + 25 °C);
- September: + 26.1… + 27.8 °C (+21… + 24 °C).
Greek temperatures differ markedly from those observed in the Iberian Peninsula. The air warms up to the following temperatures:
- May: + 22.5… + 24.3 °C (+20 °C);
- June: + 27.1… + 29.8 °C (+24 °C);
- July: + 30.1… + 32.3 °C (+26… +28 °C);
- September: + 27.1… + 29.5 °C (+24 °C).
In general, it can be noted that in the summer in the Spanish resorts vacationers are waiting for more comfortable weather. September in both countries is rightly called the velvet season.
Hotels
When choosing hotels in Spain, it is necessary to take into account the absence of the state classification of these establishments here. The administration of each hotel independently determines the number of arrivals. At the same time, vacationers very rarely meet with a discrepancy between the level of service, the cost of living and the category of the establishment. Budget hotels are typical for such resort areas as the Costa Dorada or the Costa Brava. Whereas in Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife and the Costa del Sol there is a predominance of luxury 4-5 star hotels.
Greek hotels are classified not only by stars, but also with the help of Latin letters - from A to E. Moreover, the last category - "without stars" - is often better in terms of service and room equipment than C, which corresponds to 3-star establishments. In Greece, there are often private hotels in which the bathrooms are not large, but each room certainly has a cozy balcony or veranda.
In general, tourists do not find significant differences between the hotels of the two countries.
Excursions
Almost every Spanish city has well-preserved or restored historical quarters with a town hall square and medieval buildings.
First of all, for the sake of getting to know cultural heritage countries - castles, fortresses, monuments - fascinating excursions are held:
- to Granada, Seville, or Cordoba.
Tourists definitely want to see:
- architectural masterpieces of Gaudí in the Catalan capital
- or the interactive museums of the City of Arts and Sciences.
- in an extraordinarily beautiful area,
- get to know .
Greece is rich in much more ancient structures. First of all, this concerns the Attic coast and.
Excursions to these places, as well as to the monastic complexes of Corfu, Meteora or are always in demand among foreign travelers.
Vacation with children
Entertainment for young travelers is becoming more and more diverse both in the Balkans and on the Iberian Peninsula.
Young guests are waiting for fun attractions in the water parks of Crete, Corfu, Kos, Zakynthos, Rhodes and several resorts in mainland Greece.
Almost all 4-5-star hotels in the country will delight young tourists with a variety of entertainment, ranging from the usual animation and playgrounds for children to special pools and services.
In Spain, where the choice of children's leisure centers is much larger, the same is observed. Famous theme and amusement parks: PortAventura, Loro, Isla Magica; interactive museums of Valencia and Barcelona, oceanariums and dolphinariums - all this awaits young tourists in Spanish resorts.
Young travelers will not be disappointed with leisure activities in both countries. Spain offers a greater choice of places of entertainment for children - this is its only advantage.
Safety
In general, in both countries, tourists will find a friendly atmosphere and friendly locals. But pickpocketing has become a common occurrence in Madrid, Athens, Barcelona and crowded places in popular resorts. From time to time vacationers are faced with theft in hotels.
Food cost
For those who plan to visit restaurants, it will be useful to know that one person will need on average per day the following amounts (in euros):
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breakfast | 10 | 5,50 |
dinner | 17 | 10 |
dinner | 30 | 25 |
Prices for some products in stores (in euros):
In general, without going into details, it is obvious that a visit to Spanish restaurants is noticeably more expensive than to similar Greek establishments. Otherwise, there are no significant differences.
The main selection criterion
- In general, holidays in Spain will require more expenses, given the variety of entertainment offered here.
- Those who are looking for privacy, tranquility and the absence of crowds of noisy tourists will have a wide choice of places for a pleasant pastime in Greece.
- For young people and children, there are many more suitable establishments in Spain.
- Greece will suit travelers of venerable age if you go there in May or September.
The main selection criterion is the goal that every tourist sets for himself. Having decided on it, it is much easier to decide which of the two countries is more suitable for recreation.
Spain or Greece: prices
Spain and Greece are probably the countries that are the most talked about in connection with the crisis. However, this had little effect on the price level for tourists.
So, if you are flying on a tour, then to Spain it will cost quite a bit more.
If you buy tickets yourself, then flying to Spain is a little cheaper. Hotels on arrival cost about the same, in hotels of the same level, food in Spain and Greece is almost the same. The difference is that in Greece AI is cheaper and more common (but only on the islands).
Holidays in Spain or Greece?
When choosing between Spain and Greece, decide in advance what you want to get from your vacation. If this visit historical sites, then you need to fly to Greece to the mainland (preferably closer to the capital), but in Spain they are everywhere. If these are beaches, then the matter is delicious, but I personally didn’t like the Greek ones.
If you are flying on vacation to relax, not to think about anything, to enjoy the fact that everything is inclusive, then this method is available in both countries, but in Greece it is more common.
If you will travel a lot around the country, it is better to choose Spain, because. life in its different corners differs more significantly.
Both in Spain and Greece, the locals speak excellent English, and hotel staff often speak Russian. In both countries, hotels are more like city hotels, even if they have swimming pools, animation, and many bars. The fact is that land in Europe is expensive, so you will rarely find hotels with a huge area, as, for example, in Egypt and Turkey.
By the way, in Greece there are fewer beaches marked with blue flags than in Spain: by about 30–40 percent (depending on the year).
Greece or Spain: weather
If you are going on vacation to Spain or Greece in the summer, then there is not much difference in the weather. You can already swim from June, the season lasts until October, there are places a little cooler and a little warmer, in August in both countries it is incredibly hot outside, but the locals have taken care of sheds, beaches, plantings, so you can endure.
If you want to swim in winter, then in Greece it is impossible, but in Spain there is the Canary Islands - it's wonderful there.
Which is better: Greece or Spain?
Of course, it is impossible to say unequivocally which is better - Spain or Greece - but I personally liked the first option more. In Spain, I constantly felt the holiday around, although I was there on ordinary days. In Greece, the crisis had a stronger impact, there are many ruins (not historical), but on the other hand, a beach holiday option is more developed there, similar to Turkey (on the Greek islands).
Recently, more and more of our compatriots are able to afford the purchase of real estate abroad. Of course, the leading positions are occupied by the countries of the Mediterranean basin: Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkey. And, no wonder. Warm sea, lots of sun, clean sandy beaches, ancient history, luxurious architecture and, of course, the alluring attraction of the European Union. For many potential buyers, only one question remains open: “Which country to choose?”.
In other articles from this section, we conducted a comparative analysis of real estate in Spain with similar properties in Turkey and Italy. Now consider another European country that attracts foreign buyers - Greece. We will talk about some factors that will help potential buyers make the right decision.
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For the past 6 years in a row, the country has been experiencing a stable recession, which the Greek government has not yet been able to control. The default of the state was avoided only thanks to solid financial injections from other large eurozone states. By the end of the summer of 2013, the unemployment rate in the country reached a record level of more than 27%, and the recession in the economy was 6%. The policy of total economy causes sharp protests of the population. Although, according to the head of the Greek government, the situation will stabilize in 2014 and economic indicators will begin to grow again. This makes Greek real estate more attractive in price, but at the same time reduces the demand for it from foreigners due to the uncertainty of the country's development in the future. | Spain is also experiencing better times, although here the situation is much better. The recession in the economy is much lower than in Greece (only 1.3% per year), the unemployment rate is also high - about 26% (the second indicator among the Eurozone states). At the same time, positive trends are observed, and for 2014 the government plans to increase GDP indicators. Another difference from Greece is the fact that the flow of tourists to the Iberian kingdom has not only not decreased, but, on the contrary, has increased markedly. And after a significant fall in real estate prices, the demand for it, especially among foreign buyers, begins to grow gradually. It is clear that few people doubt the potential of tourism in Spain. |
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According to the index a better life(Better Life Index) the Greek state showed quite good results in the field of health, education, and ecology. Although according to the results of the same study in other indicators, it is significantly inferior to other states of the Eurozone. The indicator of "housing conditions" in the country is two times lower than in Spain. Most of the housing stock is outdated, the pace of construction of new comfortable real estate is low. Wages are low here, and the level of dissatisfaction with life is high. According to the calculations given on the Numbeo.com service, Greece ranks 46th in the quality of life index. |
According to the results of the same study (Better Life Index), Spain is ahead of Greece in almost all indicators. Housing conditions in the Iberian kingdom are much higher, as well as the environment, incomes of the population and satisfaction of citizens. The quality of life index in Spain according to Numbeo.com is more than twice as high - 21 lines in the world ranking. |
Real estate prices |
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The long-term financial crisis in the country provoked a significant drop in property prices. According to the Numbeo.com service, the cost per square meter of housing in Greece is:
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The consequences of the crisis also pulled down the price of Spanish property. Its value in some positions has lost more than 50% of its peak levels. According to the same service, the cost per square meter of housing is:
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Real estate purchase costs |
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Infrastructure |
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Recently, worsening problems in the economy have severely curtailed the government's ability to finance other projects, such as road repairs and construction. The quality of the road surface here has noticeably suffered, and many complain about the lack of thought of the entire road infrastructure. In terms of quality and road safety, Greece is in first place from the end. | Since tourism is an important source of income for the Spanish budget, the government is doing a lot to improve recreational infrastructure, including road infrastructure. The quality of roads here is much better than in Greece. Everything else: parking, markings, road junctions, traffic culture, everything meets the highest standards. |
As we have seen, in Greece, house prices are much lower, although the taxes associated with its acquisition are slightly higher. Mortgages are also more expensive here and rental returns are lower. In terms of quality of life, infrastructure, income of the population, this country is also significantly inferior to the Kingdom of Spain. And in terms of tourist attractiveness, Spain left the Greek state far behind.
In this article, we analyzed various qualitative indicators, examined the profitability of investing in real estate in these two European countries. Now it's up to you to decide whether to buy property in Spain or choose a Bulgarian destination for investment.
Choosing Greece and Spain as a holiday, you open up an incredible opportunity for yourself:
- Visit the most popular resorts in the world;
- Admire the splendor of nature;
- Visit incredible sightseeing tours;
- Conduct active shopping;
- To join the local culture, get acquainted with the customs and national cuisine.
The question is where better rest in Greece or Spain is ambiguous, because in any of these tours you will find a lot of interesting moments and plunge into an unforgettable kaleidoscope of tourist events.
If you have chosen these magnificent countries, let's try to find out where it is better to spend your vacation.
Let's start with the prices for both tours. Holidays in Spain at a price may be more expensive. Service in hotels in Spain is slightly better. But hotels and hotels are mostly high-rise buildings, while in Greece there are many more small, cozy houses for a more secluded vacation.
If you prefer a holiday in the velvet season - welcome to Greece. There are more fans of Spanish cuisine and wine, although the Greeks are very famous for these criteria.
In the first case, tourists choose cities more for the excursion program, while in Greece they choose small picturesque villages.
Cultural life is more concentrated in the cities of the "Land of Oranges".
There are sights and an interesting excursion in both countries. Also, both countries can boast of a wonderful island vacation and bewitching landscapes.
If the question is where is it better to relax at sea in Greece or Spain with children, the latter is more suitable for you - there are huge children's play complexes at every step, which is almost impossible to find in the first case.
Perhaps it will be easier for you to decide where is the best beach holiday if we consider what both resorts offer.
Greece is an incredible, beautiful country with a rich history, the heir to an ancient culture. It includes more than 2,000 islands of extraordinary beauty. It is washed by several seas: Mediterranean, Cretan, Ionian, Aegean and Thracian.
Nature is famous for the indescribable beauty of the picturesque mountains, these are the cleanest beaches and exotic grottoes, clear sea water and islands full of rare specimens of flora and fauna. Here is an interesting culture, the Greeks are very hospitable and hospitable people. You should definitely try Greek wine, olives and local cuisine.
Service in hotels is one of the best in the world. In the cities you will find a lot of entertainment for every taste and budget. You are offered the most interesting and richest excursion program. All this makes it one of the most famous resorts in the world.
Advantages:
- Unusual nature on the islands;
- An interesting excursion program;
- Excellent service in hotels.
Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula and occupies the Canary and Balearic Islands. washed by mediterranean sea And Atlantic Ocean. The relief is mainly mountainous. This is the most warm country in Europe. The climate is different in different zones.
The nature is very diverse, there are many picturesque mountains and green forests. There are fabulous beaches that are the pride of the state.
Cities annually attract millions of tourists - there is beautiful ancient architecture, many historical and cultural monuments. The cities are full of life - constant holidays, cultural events, festivals and various entertainments. Spain is also one of the most popular shopping destinations.
You are invited to world-famous and relatively inexpensive ski resorts.
There is also excellent cuisine and extraordinary wine, which is worth nothing but jamon and paella, as well as world-famous sangria ....
It is made for you if you:
- Love great service;
- Do you dream of seeing bullfighting with your own eyes, attending various festivals and personally dancing flamenco?
- Do you want to do active shopping?
It is not easy to decide where it is better to rest in Greece or in Spain, these countries are unusual and exciting. They have a wonderful ability to fall in love with themselves at first sight and leave their magical mark in memory.