Greece |
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Land of the Gods, a country of a thousand islands and the origin of Western democracy. The country already offers many connections due to its significant history, which has been preserved to a large extent in its monuments and religious sites. Many of the images associated with the old Greek culture come to life for visitors.First of all there is the unique geography of the Mediterranean Sea. The mainland with its mountainous landscapes, the peninsula of Peloponnes with its prominent cities of Patras or Sparta, or the approximately 9840 islands in the Aegean, Ionic and Libyan Sea form the incredible scenic diversity of Greece. It is therefore not surprising that this landscape offers a vast array of recreational possibilities to the visitor. The coasts are suited for surfing, scuba-diving or sailing, and the inland is best explored by bicycle, your hire car or by horse. Shorter distances can even be covered by donkey. Featuring a total costal line of 5,000 miles and beautiful turquoise water, Greece is definitely a paradise for bathing. The best time for a visit is from springtime to autumn, when you should be prepared for high temperatures and, in part, sweltering heat. Apart from the pleasant scenery, the culture and history of Greece is a definite highlight. Virtually everywhere there are ancient sites or religious buildings, sometimes even hidden between a two blocks of flats in the cities. Visitors to Athens, the capital of Greece, are greeted by the most famous landmark and greatest pride of the Greeks, the Acropolis. The entrance to this historical place is located in between the lively city districts Plaka and Monasteriki. Not far from here you can also visit the stadium, which should still be well-remembered from the Olympic Games in 2004. Athens is also well known for its intensive nightlife and bar culture – enjoy the flair of the big city and the lively ambience! Apart from Athens, the Greek islands are an especially popular travel destination. The by far most well known ionic island is Corfu. Especially the contemplative West coast with its picturesque beaches is heaven for snorkelling enthusiasts. Crete, largest of the Greek islands, is famous for the archaeological site of Knossos, where the Minoan culture was discovered. This historic landmark with its over 3,600 years of history is a definite must for every visitor to Crete. Apart from that, the island is almost completely covered by tourism and offers everything in terms of comfort and luxury that you can imagine. Also a popular destination, the Cyclades represent an archipelago in the heart of the Aegean. The party centre Mykonos, the contemplative island Naxos, or Santorin with its volcanic scenery – each of the Cycladic islands is worth a visit. It is wise to allow for a little more time and to explore each island by ferry to experience their individual unique features up close. It is therefore a worthwhile idea to either take along your hire car on the ferry, or to place a reservation for a vehicle on the island: This way you can cross the islands comfortably, and you will also be able to independently explore regions still untouched by tourism. It is not without reason that Greece is one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean. The great diversity of its scenery and nature, paired with the thousand-year old culture, will make your stay a special experience. And don’t forget to try out the traditional Greek cuisine – Gyros, Souvlaki and the famous Ouzo will let your gourmet heart beat faster! It is therefore not surprising that this landscape offers a vast array of recreational possibilities to the visitor. The coasts are suited for surfing, scuba-diving or sailing, and the inland is best explored by bicycle, your hire car or by horse. Shorter distances can even be covered by donkey. Featuring a total costal line of 5,000 miles and beautiful turquoise water, Greece is definitely a paradise for bathing. The best time for a visit is from springtime to autumn, when you should be prepared for high temperatures and, in part, sweltering heat. Apart from the pleasant scenery, the culture and history of Greece is a definite highlight. Virtually everywhere there are ancient sites or religious buildings, sometimes even hidden between a two blocks of flats in the cities. Visitors to Athens, the capital of Greece, are greeted by the most famous landmark and greatest pride of the Greeks, the Acropolis. The entrance to this historical place is located in between the lively city districts Plaka and Monasteriki. Not far from here you can also visit the stadium, which should still be well-remembered from the Olympic Games in 2004. Athens is also well known for its intensive nightlife and bar culture – enjoy the flair of the big city and the lively ambience! Apart from Athens, the Greek islands are an especially popular travel destination. The by far most well known ionic island is Corfu. Especially the contemplative West coast with its picturesque beaches is heaven for snorkelling enthusiasts. Crete, largest of the Greek islands, is famous for the archaeological site of Knossos, where the Minoan culture was discovered. This historic landmark with its over 3,600 years of history is a definite must for every visitor to Crete. Apart from that, the island is almost completely covered by tourism and offers everything in terms of comfort and luxury that you can imagine. Also a popular destination, the Cyclades represent an archipelago in the heart of the Aegean. The party centre Mykonos, the contemplative island Naxos, or Santorin with its volcanic scenery – each of the Cycladic islands is worth a visit. It is wise to allow for a little more time and to explore each island by ferry to experience their individual unique features up close. It is therefore a worthwhile idea to either take along your hire car on the ferry, or to place a reservation for a vehicle on the island: This way you can cross the islands comfortably, and you will also be able to independently explore regions still untouched by tourism. It is not without reason that Greece is one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean. The great diversity of its scenery and nature, paired with the thousand-year old culture, will make your stay a special experience. And don’t forget to try out the traditional Greek cuisine – Gyros, Souvlaki and the famous Ouzo will let your gourmet heart beat faster!
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Travelguide Greece
Corfu For most of us Corfu means the lazy, hazy, somewhat misspent days of Gerald Durrell’s youth, as described in his immortal work My Family and Other Animals. Does that image of sun-drenched......more |
Rhodes Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and one of the largest in the Aegean Sea. It is situated 17.7km from the coast of Turkey. The island is home to the Rhodian deer which can often be......more |
Mykonos The air above the roofs of Mykonos seems to flicker, a lonely car can be heard in the distance, and some lonesome figures stretch out in the shades. It is noon on a summer day in the capital of......more |
Crete The Mediterranean Sea was the gravitational field of European, some argue world history for hundreds of years, and it was a vivid one. Empires have fought over essentially every little bit of land......more |
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