Travel Greece
Greece and its islands is one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations. The country has about 9,000 islands and has over 15,000 miles of coastline. A holiday in Greece is the perfect way to combine a relaxing beach and the history and culture. The attraction of Greece is not only in the Sun, good climate, its beaches or its geopolitical characteristics.
What is truly fascinating is that, after so many historic events, all these valuable relics of ancient civilization, yet still standing. Greece has not only beaches, but it also offers great alternatives for mountain and nature lovers. Greece can boast over other European countries for being considered the cradle of Western civilization. Greece has always been a stopping point for different peoples and religions, which have been forming an inescapable character of its own.
Climate
Typical Mediterranean, warm summer with very little rain and plenty of sunshine.
Places of interest
Athens
It is largest and the capital city. It is one of the most ancient cities of the world. A visit to Acropolis is must, it is located on high rocky mountain with several historical monuments, the neighborhoods Plaka and Monastiaraki, filled with shops and restaurants, visit hills of Lykavittos, at Kolonaki distric from where you can enjoy a splendid view of Athens city and the Parthenon temple.
Thessaloniki
It is the second largest city of Greece and capital of Macedonia, major tarvel attraction includes the white tower, the Archaeological Museum, Kapani and Modiano Markets, Ayios Demetrios church, Aristotelous Square, Ayia Sofia church, Agioi Apostoloi church, Trigonion Chain Tower etc.
Delphi
It is a charming village at the foothills of Mount Parnassus. It is situated in central Greece, on multiple terrace of Parnassus mountain. The major attraction includes Delphi Ruins, Delphi Museum, Temple of Apollo, Mount Parnassus, Eva Sikelianos Museum etc.
The peninsula of Peloponnese
It is the most emblematic place of the ancient Greece. The Epidaurus theater, Palamidi Castle, Mystras, Polilimnio Waterfalls, Romanos Beach, Upper Town of Monemvasia, Methoni Castle, Mavrovouni beach are the major travel attractions and places to visit in Peloponnese.
Crete
It is the largest Greek island and it is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the country. Here you can find many large luxury hotels and restaurants to enjoy your vacations. The Aquaworld Aquarium, Balos Beach, Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Rethymnon Town, Samaria Gorge National Park, Stalis Beach, Spinalonga, Historical Museum of Crete are the major travel attractions.
Santorini
It is a world famous island in southeast of Greece. The major attraction includes Kamari cinema(open air), Oia, Mnemossyne Artists House, Perissa Beach, Eros Beach, Thirasia etc.
Corfu
It is situated in Northwestern Greece. Kassiopi, Paleokastritsa Beach, Church of Saint Spiridon, Mount Pantokrator, Old Fort, Sidari Water Park are the major tourist attraction.
Foods and drinks
Here you can enjoy strongly flavored and delicious Mediterranean food. Here you can enjoy the moussaka or Greek tzatziki (yoghurt with cucumber and garlic), fresh fish, fried octopus, feta, delicious freshly baked bread with olive oil or tapenade, ouzo (Greek liquor typical) after the meal.
Shopping
Jewelry, imitation antiques, typical ceramics, copper crafts, lace, furs and Greek shirts. the two ideal places to shop are the neighbourhood of Plaka and the flea market, where bargaining is common.
Greece is one of the most popular travel destination in the world. Its historical monuments and culture attracts many tourist. So, Visit and enjoy your trip.
What is truly fascinating is that, after so many historic events, all these valuable relics of ancient civilization, yet still standing. Greece has not only beaches, but it also offers great alternatives for mountain and nature lovers. Greece can boast over other European countries for being considered the cradle of Western civilization. Greece has always been a stopping point for different peoples and religions, which have been forming an inescapable character of its own.
Climate
Typical Mediterranean, warm summer with very little rain and plenty of sunshine.
Places of interest
Athens
It is largest and the capital city. It is one of the most ancient cities of the world. A visit to Acropolis is must, it is located on high rocky mountain with several historical monuments, the neighborhoods Plaka and Monastiaraki, filled with shops and restaurants, visit hills of Lykavittos, at Kolonaki distric from where you can enjoy a splendid view of Athens city and the Parthenon temple.
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| Athens |
Thessaloniki
It is the second largest city of Greece and capital of Macedonia, major tarvel attraction includes the white tower, the Archaeological Museum, Kapani and Modiano Markets, Ayios Demetrios church, Aristotelous Square, Ayia Sofia church, Agioi Apostoloi church, Trigonion Chain Tower etc.
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| Thessaloniki |
Delphi
It is a charming village at the foothills of Mount Parnassus. It is situated in central Greece, on multiple terrace of Parnassus mountain. The major attraction includes Delphi Ruins, Delphi Museum, Temple of Apollo, Mount Parnassus, Eva Sikelianos Museum etc.
The peninsula of Peloponnese
It is the most emblematic place of the ancient Greece. The Epidaurus theater, Palamidi Castle, Mystras, Polilimnio Waterfalls, Romanos Beach, Upper Town of Monemvasia, Methoni Castle, Mavrovouni beach are the major travel attractions and places to visit in Peloponnese.
Crete
It is the largest Greek island and it is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the country. Here you can find many large luxury hotels and restaurants to enjoy your vacations. The Aquaworld Aquarium, Balos Beach, Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Rethymnon Town, Samaria Gorge National Park, Stalis Beach, Spinalonga, Historical Museum of Crete are the major travel attractions.
Santorini
It is a world famous island in southeast of Greece. The major attraction includes Kamari cinema(open air), Oia, Mnemossyne Artists House, Perissa Beach, Eros Beach, Thirasia etc.
Corfu
It is situated in Northwestern Greece. Kassiopi, Paleokastritsa Beach, Church of Saint Spiridon, Mount Pantokrator, Old Fort, Sidari Water Park are the major tourist attraction.
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| Corfu |
Foods and drinks
Here you can enjoy strongly flavored and delicious Mediterranean food. Here you can enjoy the moussaka or Greek tzatziki (yoghurt with cucumber and garlic), fresh fish, fried octopus, feta, delicious freshly baked bread with olive oil or tapenade, ouzo (Greek liquor typical) after the meal.
Shopping
Jewelry, imitation antiques, typical ceramics, copper crafts, lace, furs and Greek shirts. the two ideal places to shop are the neighbourhood of Plaka and the flea market, where bargaining is common.
Greece is one of the most popular travel destination in the world. Its historical monuments and culture attracts many tourist. So, Visit and enjoy your trip.
