If you are thinking of planning a trip to the area here is some advice to make sure you get the most out of your Greece vacation.
To start your holiday in Greece, you must visit the Acropolis. This locale has been depicted hundreds of times in pictures, books, and movies. This is an area where legends were born and geniuses gathered.
Just below the Acropolis is the city of Ancient Agora. While in ruins, walking through the area that is over 2,500 years old lets you tread on the same ground as Plato and Socrates.
Discover Greece from the air. There is no better way to really take in the historic city of Athens than by seeing the whole thing, at once, by air. There are many helicopter tours available that will give you a 30 minute ride in the skies over Athens, pointing out all the landmarks you won't want to miss.
It's worth the time to make a stop at the National Archaeological Museum with a wide selection of historical antiquities. It is regarded as one of the world's best museums.
If you are looking for a great outdoor experience while on your holiday in Greece, bring your hiking shoes and take a stroll down the Vindos Gorge. This Northern Greece location is the deepest canyon in the world, as recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Looking for a little water time? Head to the beaches of Crete. These beaches are some that many European visitors have tried to keep as a secret for their own enjoyment for many years.
If you want to make a difference while in Greece and are attached to the oceanfront, there is an organization called the ARCHELON Sea Turtle Protection Society that is always looking for volunteers. They need people who will help them monitor the nesting habits of the sea turtles every summer.
There are also events you can take part if to do as the Grecians do is you choose to vacation at the right time of year. Here are some to consider.
If music is your escape from the world, the Rockwave festival is held every summer. It is a three-day event in which three stages are constantly heralding music. One stage features metal, one showcases rock, and another plays dance music.
Try out a local sporting event. If you're there in football season (soccer for Americans) you may want to try to attend a Hellenic National League football game. Be sure you're up for it. Football fans in this area are passionate about their sport and may even storm the field if they don't like an official call.
If you are the athletic type, head to Greece in November and strap your running shoes on. This is when the Athens marathon is run, on the same route as the Olympic marathon.
Greece is one of the most fascinating countries on the planet. It is a country where no-one is in a hurry and the sun warms you from early in the morning to the glorious sunset. It is a place to enjoy freshly caught fish and local wine by the water's edge, as the local Orthodox priest chats with villagers while cats rub against your legs looking for a morsel of food.
Greece was the cradle of Western civilisation, and as if that isn't enough reason on its own to visit, here are 10 other good reasons to make a trip to Greece soon.
Beaches: With dozens of inhabited islands and plenty of choice on the mainland too, you're never far from an inviting stretch of sand or shingle lapped by the warm Ionian or Aegean seas. Resorts come in all shapes and sizes so there's bound to be one or many to suit you.
Nightlife: From cosmopolitan Athens to the larger resorts which really get into the swing in July and August, there's plenty of choice. Whether you want the full-on sounds of Malia in Crete or just want to practise a Zorba the Greek dance with someone you've just met, it's here and happening.
Food: Simple, fresh ingredients are the heart of Greek cuisine, including fish, lamb, pork and of course Greek salad with feta cheese and olives, and dips such as tsatsiki. More sophisticated restaurants have sprung up in larger resorts and cities.
Wine: The most distinctive is the resin-flavoured white wine retsina, but if that's not to your taste there are many other local and wines to savour. Fine wines come from regions such as the island of Santorini, from grapes grown in lava fields.
Archaeology: Ancient Greece was one of the greatest civilisations, and you can visit wonderful ruins in Athens, Delphi, Olympia, the Peloponnese peninsula, Crete and many other places. Cities: Athens is not only an ancient wonder but a vibrant modern metropolis, transformed before hosting the 2004 Olympic Games. Also check out Thessaloniki in northern Greece, a fascinating mix of influences close to the beaches of Halkidiki.
Nature: Much of the mainland is covered by pine forests, and mountains such as Mount Olympus. The spectacular gorges of the north-west are not to be missed.
Island hopping: The country's dense network of inter-island ferries and hydrofoils means that one of the delights of the country is to land somewhere and simply take off and let serendipity rule. Discover small islands you've heard of only in dreams.
Shopping: Don't forget something from the wide range of handicrafts, plus local herbs and honey.
Touring: The mainland is a treasure trove of history, landscapes and good times, with the main touring routes being the Peloponnese and north-west. Crete will also repay your attention: the depth of history is there to be discovered, and is well worth exploration.
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