One of the most preferred destinations in the world, Greece is hailed as the birthplace of European civilization. Renowned for its cultural and historical heritage, Greece is situated in Southern Europe. Greece has islands and coastlines sprawling across the Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean seas. The exquisite beaches, archeological sites and ruins, rustic villages, verdant forests, vineries, lofty mountains, tavernas, exotic resorts, etc grace the landscape of this wonderful nation. The country also has plenty of activities for the tourists to indulge in, in its various resorts.

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Famed for its Mediterranean’s artistic and cultural centre, Athens has many attractions like the Acropolis rock, Parthenon, ancient Agora and the National Archaeological Museum. Tourists can admire the ancient ruins in Delphi’s pagan religious complex, the Temple of Apollo and visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum.

The city state of Corinth, well-known for its beauty and richness is yet another attraction in Greece. The Temples, theater and the museum in Corinth are must see places in Greece. Acrocorinth, the fortress atop a hill is another prominent sight in the country. The ancient citadel, Mycenae flanked by the Cyclopean walls is a significant highlight of Greece.

The Archaeological Museum and the Museum of the Olympic Games in Olympia, the place where Olympics originated is a visitor’s delight. The medieval monasteries in Meteora, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum, Byzantine churches, derelict Knossos, towns of Thira and Ia, Mykonos, Rhodes Town, Palace of the Grand Masters, sixteenth century Turkish baths, Zappion Palace, Syntagma Square, Crete, and Gorge of Samaria, etc. feature among the major attractions of Greece.

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To get up and close with the culture, tradition and lifestyle of the Greeks, travellers can partake in the Hellenic Festival that features dance, music, theatre and drama performances. The beaches in Greece are ideally suited for pursuing water sporting activities.

Home to many an island; Greece is perfect for sailing holidays. Mount Olympus, the home of Zeus can offer a great climbing experience for the travellers. The Samaria gorge and Vikos Gorge provide the perfect setting for hiking and exploring. Visitors can also indulge in sea kayaking, kayaking, canoeing and rafting in the rivers of Greece.

The dive centres in Mykonos, Preveza, Rhodes, Zakynthos, Corfu, etc. allow the tourists to explore the magical underwater life through scuba diving. Visitors can also explore the Karst caves, indulge in wild-life watching and enjoy wine-tasting in the country. Numerous spas and hydrotherapy centres in Greece offer an opportunity for the tourists to pamper themselves and also enjoy complete relaxation.

Revel:

Athens, islands of Santorini and Mykonos, Corfu, Rhodes, Ios, districts of Psirri and Gazi, etc. are famed for the vibrant and hedonistic nightlife in Greece with an impressive lineup of late night bars, dance clubs and tavernas that flow with exciting live music performances, dance and a wide variety of alcohol. The casinos in Greece like the Casino Achilleon, Mount Parnes Casino and the Grande Albergo delle Rose provide a great night of gambling and poker for the visitors.

Buy:

Tourists can buy jewellery, knitwear, rugs, local wine, metal work, handicrafts, leather, etc. from the shops in Athens, flea market in Monastiraki, Rhodes town, etc. Embroidery, lace and alabaster from Crete, Flokati rugs from Epirus region, Ceramics from Skopelos and Sifnos and silver from Ioannina are must buy items from Greece.

Taste:

The local specialities are Souvlaki (grilled meat), Tzatziki (made of olive oil, cucumber, garlic and yoghurt), Paidakia (lamb), Spetzofai (grilled saudage served with onions and pepper), Moussaka (aubergine casserole), and such. Popular drinks in Greece are Raki, Ouzo and Retsina that a tourist must taste.

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