Can’t quite decide where to go in between Greece or Spain for your next vacation? Don’t fret our guide is here to help you out.
Greece, known for its crystal blue waters and it alluring Mediterranean climate, provides the perfect marriage of luxury in a relaxed and sophisticated environment. Greece has the largest amount of islands in Europe, each providing a unique opportunity that will satisfy even the most experienced traveler.
Greece provides an unparallel combination of luxury cosmopolitan accommodations in Athens with beautiful beach resorts in the Aegean islands. The Porto Zante Villas and Spa in Zakynthos is a five star resort featuring private villas with private heated pools, a lavish Mediterranean cuisine and a Spa specializing in Thalassotherapy. In Santorini, the La Mer Deluxe Hotel & Spa, located in the small village of Kamari, offers a mixture of privacy and luxury. In Athens, the Hotel Grande Bretagne has been a stable for luxury accommodations for over 130 years. This hotel, situated in the middle of Athens, is within walking distance to the Parthenon, Syntagma Square, Kolonaki, the old city of Plaka, the mount of Lykavytos and other sites of cultural significance. For more ideas check out the Greek tourism board.
Spain boasts the same flexibility between private island resorts and cosmopolitan luxury lodging. The Hotel Arts in Barcelona is a five star hotel owned by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. It is the preferred hotel for many presidents with spectaculars views of the city and the sea.
The Hostal Reyes Católicos, located in Galicia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the oldest hotels in Spain. It features an architectural combination of gothic, renaissance and baroque styles and is a historic site unto itself, combining rustic elegance with luxury Spanish cuisine. The Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella has rightfully earned its place as one of the Leading Hotels in the World. With its exceptional service and bungalow style villas, it provides immediate access to the beach, with the pool area overlooking the tranquil waters of the Mediterranean Sea. You can also find Luxury hotels in Barcelona which will be sure to amaze and dazzle you in this great city. Also check out the Spanish tourism board for more ideas.
Greece and Spain both offer the utopian style vacations expected by luxury travelers, but with Greece maintaining a more subtle luxury in a very culturally engaging environment. For those seeking a more lavish, over the top experience, Spain provides all the elements for such a travel.
