Best places to visit during your car trip in Greece

A road trip is a good way to experience a new place and you can cherish the journey rather than the destination. You can also be spontaneous and travel without any proper plan. You don't have to search for bus and train tickets or be on time to catch your transport. You can rent a car through Enterprise Athens and enjoy the freedom of the open road. The following is a look at the best places to visit during your car trip.

1. Evia
2. Peloponnese
3. Mainland Greece

Evia

 Evia is the second biggest of the Greek islands and thanks to two bridges, it has a rather mainland character. You can use the modern suspension bridge or the older sliding one to get there. The location has wonderful beaches and you can enjoy your time there because the climate is pleasant. Here you can also enjoy the delicious local cuisine and the remote villages on the island are renowned for their warm hospitality. You can enjoy the fantastic scenery, including mountains, gorges, and valleys. The archaeology and architecture represent the rich history of the island. People have inhabited the island since the Stone Age and you can also learn about other former inhabitants, including the ancient Romans, Venetians, and the Ottoman empire.

Peloponnese

If you want to enjoy the scenery on your way to your destination, a car trip to the Peloponnese is recommended. Here you can discover mountain and seaside villages, and the location boasts several ports you can use to visit other islands. The location has beautiful mountains with flowing rivers and even waterfalls. If you're a wine connoisseur, you can indulge in excellent wines here. The place has virgin beaches you can explore and if you want some action, the cities are always buzzing with activity. You can also explore ancient sites during your trip, which starts in Athens as you journey south looking for a crossing point taking you to Poros, Hydra or Spetses.

Mainland Greece

You don't have to leave the mainland in order to enjoy a trip to Greece. The mainland offers many interesting places that you can visit, including Ancient Olympia. Here you can enjoy a full day trip from Zakynthos to the ancient city and see where the first Olympic games were held in the 8th Century BC. Here you can take archaeology tours and you can have a personal tour guide to provide you with information about the sites you will be visiting. Stories of history are combined with mythology to provide you with an amazing learning experience. Athens also offers you the chance to explore other interesting places such as the Corinth Canal, Delphi, and Meteora among others. But you should plan ahead because there is a lot you can see and do in Athens.

Greece is a wonderful destination and the main reasons to take a car road trip include the following. 

• Take in the beautiful scenery
• Interact with the local people
• Visit local villages
• Enjoy delicious cuisine
• Relax on gorgeous beaches
• Learn the rich history and culture
• Enjoy the buzzing nightlife
• The weather is excellent