Islands of Greece1. Visit the Acropolis Probably the world’s most famous ancient site, Athens’ Acropolis is where it all began. It’s where ancient Athens took shape, where the city’s people worshipped and arrived at a revolutionary new way of governing: democracy. It’s also a fascinating, awe-inspiring place to visit. 2. See the Churches of Mount Athos Another…
I also mentioned last time that while Greece may not instantly stand out as a potential road trip destination, there is a great deal to recommend it. The scenery is stunning and there’s a constant temptation to stop every few kilometres to admire the view and grab a few snaps. There is amazing variety from authentic mountain or fishing villages to small fortified…
The importance of Ancient Olympia as a major tourist attraction in Greece was among the main topics discussed in a meeting between Greek interim Alternate Tourism Minister Alkistis Protopsalti and Western Greece Regional Governor Apostolos Katsifaras. During her visit to the region on Monday, Ms Protopsalti was briefed by Mr. Katsifaras on the region’s strategy…
Sightseeing: 26 things to see in Mykonos island Mykonos Cyclades is considered the most cosmopolitan spot in Greece. The island is famous for its amazing beaches, the picturesque villages, the vivid nightlife and its gay friendly attitude. This is the second most popular Greek destination and it is often described as the Ibiza of Greece . Apart from beaches and…
A few years ago, I was member of a thinktank advising the Greek Wine Board and, after a lot of thought, we took a strategic decision: instead of trying to promote Greek wine domestically and abroad putting forward a considerable chunk of the 300+ native grape varieties of our country, we should name four of them “ambassadors” and focus primarily on those. They…
The island of Santorini (ThĂra) is most impressive when approached from the sea as you sail into the massive caldera (sea-filled volcanic crater), almost totally enclosed by sheer cliffs ranging in height between 200 and 400 meters. Along the gray-black lava cliff tops, the whitewashed settlements of Firá and Oia are the island s most alluring (and most expensive)…
English writer G.K. Chesterton said that the traveler sees what he sees, while a tourist only sees what he came to see. And sometimes, those tourist attractions aren’t worth seeing at all. We re not saying you should never visit the Great Pyramids in Cairo or view the art in the Louvre Museum. We re just saying that you should also get off the beaten path — it…
The ancient symbol of sanity, the plethora of philosophy, a land where various cultures and civilizations are bred and a nation where geometry, thalia and melpomene and Olympics was born; Greece is an ineffable destination. How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens Alexander the great described Athens in precise words that define the greatness…
Olympia the birthplace of the Olympics was a sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. The sanctuary was surrounded by an enclosure separating the temples and other religious buildings from the non religious ones. While few restoration have been carried out on some major structures the scenery remains aweinspiring Read more Museum of history of the games This neoclassical…
1 Old Harbor Chania s historic importance stemmed from its location as a port, and still today, the deep, curving harbor, which gained its present appearance under the Venetians in the 14th century, is its main tourist attraction. Filled with wooden fishing boats and ringed by a promenade lined with seafood eateries and cafĂ©s, it buzzes with visitors in summer…
A Venetian castle towers above Chora village on Astipalea island. The quiet and unassuming Dodecanese island boasts beautiful scenery, some of which you can see in the video featured in my post Aspects of Astipalea. Budget friendly : Are you considering a trip to Greece this summer, but wondering where you can go to avoid draining your bank account paying for…
The Acropolis in Athens is Greece s most famous landmark. (Photo: Images ) Related Articles Greece s ancient history has produced so many landmarks, many of them world-famous, that the entire country could be considered a famous landmark. When you plan your trip to Greece, however, you will find that some of the landmarks are mentioned in every travel guide…
Athens Our Top Selections Greece is a country rich in ancient history. We proudly present you the archaeological sites not to miss with your family in Greece. Steeped in culture and packed full of wonderful landscapes and family-friendly activities, Greece is a great place to bring your children. There are a number of historical sites to visit, including these…
Tips: Sometimes locals call the city “Barna.” Don’t call it by it’s international abbreviation, “Barsa, ” as locals only use that term to refer to their professional football club London is the New York City of Europesort of. As the home of the Beatles, the historic capital of the British Empire, and half the inspiration for “A Tale of Two Cities, ” London can’t…
1 Old Fortress (Citadel) Especially imposing when viewed from the sea, the magnificent Old Fortress lies on a small, rocky peninsula, immediately east of the old town. Built by the Venetians in 1546 on the site of an older castle, it is accessed off the Esplanade via a bridge that spans a moat, the famous contrafossa, measuring 15 meters deep and up to 40 meters…
Great weather, beautiful waters and awash with antiquity, it’s no wonder Greece is the destination of choice for a multitude of holidaymakers every year. And with so much to see it’s hard to know where to begin – which is exactly why we thought we’d lend an overly-charitable helping hand with our sparkling list of the Top 10 tourist attractions in Greece. No-matter…
Piralia Distomou and the Bay of Corinth Lunch with a view at Le Perroquet. Our first introduction to Central Greece, after getting out of Athens, was lunch along the Bay of Corinth. This was our first glimpse of Greek waters, which are crystal clear throughout the country. How could we not start to fall in love with Greece with such a picturesque view? We ate…
A significant place of interest is the Byzantine castle of Patra, a fort built by Emperor Justinian in 551 A.D. located about 800 meters above sea level, literally “towering” the greater area of the city. Another historic monument is the Ancient Conservatory, which, according to archaeologists, is much older than the Ancient Conservatory of Athens, dating as…
Α mythical destination Volos is one of the largest and most attractive cities in Greece as well as one of the country’s most prominent ports. The modern-day city, built near the site of ancient Iolcos, dominates the region of Magnesia from its position at the foot of Mount Pelion overlooking the Pagasetic Gulf. This is one of the most beautiful areas in Thessaly…
