Discover Greece!
Greece & the Greek Islands are known for 3 things: ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and high developed tourism.
Really beloved by people, Greece is so rich in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored, no matter how many times you visit it. After all, this is one of the reasons that brought it on the list with the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide. It is all about Greece, from nature to locals, that makes people come back to this wonderful land every summer.
Traveling to Greece and the islands has become a must activity according to the modern lifestyle. Over the last decades, it has always been visited by jet setters, including politicians, musicians, actors, artists and other celebrities with a significant contribution to the popularity of Greece.
Greece is a mountainous peninsula located on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea. With a total area of 130,800 km2, the country is surrounded by sea from three sides. The northern side borders with other Balkan countries. Due to the numerous islands, in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, Greece has the longest coastline in Europe and the fifth longest coastline in the world. The country has a population of about 11 million people, while 4 of them live in Athens, the country’s capital. The largest cities after Athens are Thessaloniki and Patras.
The hot sun, the relaxing beaches, the marvelous nature, the rich culture and the warm hospitality will charm you from the first step into the country. There are so many islands and mainland resorts in Greece that it could take you years and years to explore the entire country. Take a look at the Greek destinations by popularity. Greece is a wonderful place to visit all year round and gives amazing chances for trips off the beaten track.
Sandy or pebbled, organized or secluded, beaches in Greece are ideal for all tastes. Most impressive beaches are found in the Cyclades and the Ionian islands, such as Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia, Navagio Beach in Zakynthos, Porto Katsiki Beach in Lefkada and Super Paradise Beach in Mykonos.
Every year, the beached in Greece are rated among the most beautiful and clean beaches worldwide. Apart from its beaches, Greece is also known for its traditional and picturesque villages. The villages have different architectural styles depending on their geographical location. For example, villages in Cyclades are famous for the sugar-white houses, villages in Dodecanese have a Medieval style, villages in the mainland have more earthy colors while most of the cities offer a wide variety of beautiful Neoclassical buildings.
Greece proposes many events especially in the summer. The famous Greek festivals include various cultural events at venues in Athens and drama performances at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus. Also particularly popular during the summer are the “panigyria”, which are actually religious celebrations followed by traditional dancing and traditional food.
