VISIT GREECE
Greece is the bright sun that penetrates the blue sky and gives life to the ruins of the ancient Greek civilization. It’s the Aegean Sea that embraces the endless beaches. It’s the life of passion that unfolds through activities like theater, music, dancing, drinking, and the traditional cuisine. Greece is the family that is still connected with the bonds of love even today and that helps the elderly and sympathizes with the helpless people of the society. Greece is like no other country in this world, and it is distinct for its hospitality. It’s the mountains with their chiseled rocks, the cold waters of the rivers, and the trees that offer oxygen. This is Greece!
SUPERB CHOICE THE TRIPS TO GREECE
Whether you are the more adventurous type of traveler or the kind of tourist that wants to sit on a beach all day, Greece is the best destination for both occasions. You can visit monasteries dating back to the Byzantine era, go scuba diving with experts in the crystal-clear waters of our beaches, take a stroll in the Athenian Riviera, go to archaeological sites and museums, and get lost in the smell of flowers and local restaurants. Provided that you are here for the sole purpose of laying in the sand hearing the sound of waves, the options never end. The coastline of Greece is immeasurable and beaches after beaches can be found and fulfill your need for relaxation, in places that are out of this world.
Socializing is the main lifestyle here in Greece. By taking a step outside you will see the streets of both the bigger and smaller cities being filled with youngsters that went out with their friends for a delicious souvlaki, and older people drinking their ouzo at traditional Greek tavernas. Let yourself get loose and let the famous Greek hospitality do the hard work for you. In no time you will find yourself in another group exchanging ideas, opinions, or laughing all together. Meet people that love living. Magical experiences like that are a common sight here in Greece. Experiences like none other.
Greece remains one of the hottest destinations of the world and offers greater value for your money compared to other countries of the Mediterranean. Greece literally has thousands of small islands suitable for entertainment and wandering. Especially Athens has developed into a big destination for holidays and a point of reference to travel to other cities and villages in the countryside. Popular destinations you shouldn’t miss out on in your visit to Greece are the following:
ATTICA REGION
Attica is the region that surrounds the capital city of Athens where is the international airport. The Attica peninsula is where Athenians go when they need a beach but don’t have time for travelling to the islands. It’s called Athenian Riviera. Over here almost 4.5 million people reside. The region has a number of archaeological sites and places of interest. It is filled by restaurants, cafés, stores, theaters, adventure activities, events etc. Athens is the heart of the country. From Athens start the two major national highways who lead you to the northern or southern Greece by car.
THESSALONIKI REGION
The county of Thessaloniki has the second biggest city in Greece. A point of reference for the Macedonian Empire and the mother-city of Alexander the Great. Home of Apostle Paul during his visit in Greece. Thessaloniki has a great number of archaeological sites, treasures of the Roman and Byzantine era, unique monasteries with the best one being Mount Athos, and amazing beaches in the peninsula of Khalkidhiki that attract millions of tourists every summer.
PELOPONNESE PENINSULA
The southern peninsula of the continental Greece. It is connected to the central part of the country by the Isthmus of Corinth land bridge which separates the Gulf of Corinth from the Saronic Gulf. Land of the Achaeans and the Mycenaeans, and before them, land of the well-known Spartans. A point of reference for the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire. A place full of olive trees, orange trees, lemon trees and vineyards. Peloponnese has numerous archaeological sites and monasteries, which in combination with the unique beauty of the nature and the beaches, attract many tourists all year long.
EPIRUS REGION
The region of Epirus is of great historical importance, and is located in the northern west part of Greece, with Ioannina being its capital. A mountainous area with traditional settlements and villages, in areas surrounded by the beauty of the Greek nature including lakes, rivers and gorges, contributors for the global ecosystem. The residents of the area of Epirus played a major role on how the Greek history turned out from ancient times till later on in the roman era, the period of the byzantine empire, and even more in the period of the ottoman occupation, with plenty of sabotages against the conqueror. During the 2nd World War, Epirus hosted most of the glorious incidents of the Greco-Italian War. Today, Epirus has excellent destinations which satisfy all visitors, most famous of them being Zagarochoria, Tzoumerka, Metsovo and others.
GREEK ISLANDS
Greece has almost 6.000 islands (big and small) and rocky islands. Most of them are located in the Aegean and Ionian Sea, and are divided into complexes. The most popular among them are Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Rhodes, Karpathos, Kefalonia, Kerkira and Lefkada. During the winter season the life in the islands tends to get quieter, as only the natives live there. On the contrary, during the tourist season they are filled with visitors. Every island is unique and special from the others, and the dominant colors are the white and blue. They all have their main port, and the bigger ones have their airport, connected to the International Airport of Athens. Most islands of the Aegean Sea can be accessed by tourists by ships departing from the port of Piraeus or Rafina. For the islands of the Ionian Sea, they can be accessed by ships departing from the port of Patras and Killini.
In any case, Greece is a unique destination with infinite possibilities that can offer great emotion and life-lasting memories.
