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Holidays in Greece? 10 reasons to visit soon
Greece is one of the most fascinating countries on earth. It is a country where nobody is in a hurry and the sun heats from early morning to sunset. It is a place to taste fresh fish and local wine by the water's edge, as local Orthodox priest chats with the villagers while cats rub against legs in search of a morsel of food.
Greece was the cradle of Western civilization, and reason as if that is not enough by itself to visit, here are 10 other good reasons to make a trip to Greece soon.
Beaches: With dozens of inhabited islands and a lot of choice on the continent also you're never far from inviting a stretch of sand or gravel lapped by the warm Ionian and Aegean seas. Resorts in all shapes and sizes, what will surely be one or more to your specifications.
Nightlife: From Athens to cosmopolitan resorts biggest really get into the swing in July and August, there is much to choose. If you want the full sound of Malia in Crete, or just want to play Zorba the Greek dance with someone you've just met, is here and happening.
Food: Simple, fresh ingredients are the heart of Greek cuisine, including fish, lamb, pork, and, of course, Greek salad with feta and olives, tsatsiki and sauces. More sophisticated restaurants have emerged in the larger stations and cities.
Wine: The most characteristic is the resin flavored retsina white wine, but if that's not to your taste there are many local wines to taste. Fine wines come from regions like the island of Santorini, from grapes grown in the fields of lava.
Archeology: Ancient Greece was one of the great civilizations, and you can visit the wonderful ruins in Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Peloponnese peninsula, Crete and many other places. Cities: Athens not only ancient wonder, but a vibrant, modern, transformed before hosting the 2004 Olympics. Also check Thessaloniki in northern Greece, a fascinating blend of influences near the beaches of Halkidiki.
Nature: Most of the continent is covered by pine forests and mountains like Mount Olympus. Should not miss the spectacular gorges in the northwest.
From island to island: dense network of country ferry between the island and hydrofoils means that one of the pleasures of the country is land somewhere and just pick up and drop off the ruler chance. Discover small islands that you've heard of only in dreams.
Shopping: Do not forget some of the wide range of crafts, plus local herbs and honey.
Touring: The mainland is a treasure of history, scenery and good times, with the main tourist routes west and north of the Peloponnese. Crete also pay attention: the depth of the story is there to be discovered, and is worth exploring.
About the Author
Jimi St. Pierre, working with travel correspondent Penny Church, writes for the map-based holiday destination and flight finder Travelwhere. With Travelwhere, you can find find cheap flights to Greece plus lots of additional holiday infomation – including the brochures of tour operators to Greece.
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