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A Tourist Destination

Not less than 16 million tourists in 2004 alone visit Greece because of its antiquity and its long and rich history. Its glorious beaches and Mediterranean coastline are among the top attractions the country provides. Athens, the capital city of Greece, is one of the most visited cities in Greece.

Greece was considered as China and Austria's number one choice of tourist destination.

The popular cities of Greece include Athens (Attica) and the capital of Greece; Santorini, Cyclades, and Fira (Oia) that sits on the edge of a cliff; Mykonos, Hora, and Cyclades that are popular islands packed with clubs and bars; Rhodes that is popular for its Colossus of Rhodes, included in the Seven Wonders of the World; and Heraklion, the capital of Crete.

Since the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, infrastructures have greatly improved. Hotels and different kinds of accommodations have been put up to cater tourists and the locales.

Those who prefer spas and thermal springs will benefit from the 752 therapeutic thermo-metallic springs as approved by the National Institute for Geographical and Mineral Research.

Greek Island Vacation

What is a Greek Island Vacation? It's an experience that combines the finest European adventures. Culture, history, food blended with a heat scorching, sand grazing beach vacation.

Optimistic POVs

Throughout the years, the Greek Islands have kept their village feel, slow, and charming pace of life. Most of the islands have complete, well-suited atmosphere that tourists find relaxing while absorbing themselves in the passionate history and character of Greece.

Planning a vacation in Greece is not tight on the budget because it is one of the cheapest countries to travel in Europe. Reasonable food and accommodation costs can be found at almost any place you stay in.

The Best Time to Take a Trip to the Greek Islands

Summer heat in Greece invite people from different parts of the globe and it can be intense! The crowds can be extreme this time of the year. On the other hand, winter may be met with few travelers because restaurants and hotels close this time of the year. However, vacation packages still cater visitors with winter sports activities. April, May (spring) and September (autumn) can be regarded as the best time to spend your holidays at Greece and the Greek Islands.

Greece

Greece is a country in the Southeastern point of Europe, occupying an area of 131, 957 square kilometers and a population amounting to about 11,000,000. Athens is the capital of Greece.

Mutuality Among Diversity

Crossroads of colors, cultures, and civilization are the main characteristics of Greece. A step into the country takes you back to the warmth and the grandeur of ancient and historic Greece that seems to be found only in books. Discover the evolutionary process of influence, experience, and thought in Greece.

Greece has a unique and affluent historical past that influenced its locals to gaze optimistically and confidently into the future. The country, despite being statistically small, is characterized by its huge diversity.

A WTO 15th Placer

Welcoming more than 14 million tourists annually, Greece ranked 15th on the World Tourism Organization list of countries with inbound tourism making it one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide.

Attractions

Beautiful landscapes are captured in postcards but its vibrant and animated way of life, needs to be lived in order to be appreciated.

Spot on the Map

Located south of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia, Mainland Greece, is bounded by the Aegean Sea on the east and Ionian Sea on the west. Athens (Athinai) is the capital city of Greece and is home to numerous classical architecture, art treasures, and historical sights.

Small But Terrible

A country with a big name on travel enthusiasts despite its small size, it has relatively attained top positions on well-visited tourist destinations worldwide. This 15th placer has put in awe guests, vacationers, and those with archeological preferences.

Athens

The Acropolis Museum contains many artifacts found on the Acropolis; the Propylaea, which is the gateway to the Acropolis; the Parthenon, a world-famous temple dedicated to the goddess Athena; the Temple of Athena Nike; and the Erechtheion, a temple to Athena and Poseidon. Other Athens highlights include the superb National Archaeological Museum and Agora, the well-preserved classical temple of Hephaesteion.

Peloponnese

Tourists can visit the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, the ancient Olympic Arena, the 6th century B.C. Temple of Apollo in Corinth, and the Byzantine ruins of Mystras in the Peloponnese region

Corfu

More than what it seems

Greece is more than the "cradle of civilization", one of the archeology's finest in the world, and infamous history-packed country. Greece, with its illustrious culture, has long been studied in schools and by professionals. Because of the enticing records and interesting places, Greece is fast becoming the top tourist destination in the world.

Greece is located in Eastern Europe and is bounded by the Aegian and Ionian Seas in the Mediterranean.

Most people that visit Greece have specific images in mind on what Greece is all about. However, most of them are surprised to find out that this is a country with such architectural and religious diversity. Charming blue-domed churches and famous whitewashed homes can be found in the Cycladic Islands. In the cities of Nafplio and Ermoupolis, Neoclassical architecture is observed. Ottoman-influenced buildings can be found in Kozáni and Grevená, pastel-colored baroque homes and churches on Corfu, and whitewashed Cycladic homes on the island of Paros.

Towering mountain ranges, idyllic beaches, vast stretches of olive orchards in the south, lush forests in the north, and wine-producing valleys, are just few of Greece's terrain that are as varied as its architectural heritage.