Archive for the ‘Destinations in Greece’ Category

the typical image of Greece

Friday, October 28th, 2011

 Santorini is one of the most spectacular islands of the Greek Islands, an essential destination on any trip you make to Greece. Complies perfectly with the typical image of Greece we have always done: white houses, blue windows, lots of light and very nice people and easy.

A trip to Santorini perfect can last only three days, so leave that good taste and the desire to revisit. You can find deals for Santorini travel two or three days at very attractive prices. The island of Santorini is so small, that runs from end to end as it only takes one day, because they are no more than 14 miles. It is also an advantage because if you stay at a hotel in Santorini tip, you can go to any beach on the island in less than twenty minutes.

The Island Of Santorini Further

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

If you know the island of Santorini further, you can rent a car or book a guided tour that usually does not cost more than 20 euros per person. You visit the island located between the island of Santorini and Thirasia, a small volcanic cone is colloquially called “La Caldera”, but in Greek is called Nea Kameni. There you can swim in its waters red, caused by iron sediment that has left over the years.

For lunch have many options. If you travel to Santorini you can not miss the typical Mediterranean cuisine of the Greek islands such as the traditional Mousaka or fish, very good in that area. One of the most requested restaurants by both locals and tourists is the restaurant Nikolas, who is best to make reservations if you want to spare you the dramatic lines that form when food or zone.

Greece Saw The Birth Of The Olympics

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Greece, a Mediterranean country as well, has a favorable climate for a visit during any month, but always spring and autumn are the best times, because temperatures are more affordable for anyone who wishes not to opt for the sun and beach, that is to practice any of the sports that are offered in every corner of Greece.

Around 776 BC, Greece saw the birth of the Olympics, which recently commemorated the Olympic Games 2004. Since that date as far back to the present, Greece has many sports for tourists, with the top navigation of this pyramid sports. Sailing and water sports (jet skiing, windsurfing and water skiing) are very easy to practice in any of the Greek islands, which are very numerous. This offer is complemented by the diving, and so contact with the archaeological remains under these Mediterranean waters.

Hiking, with organized tours are done throughout the year, although spring and autumn periods, serve to cross all the Peloponnese, crossing the road Kalavrita, Arcadia, Tripoli and Sparta. Golf is one sport on the rise in recent times, being the area of Glyfada, near Athens, a hub for the practitioners of this discipline.

Another option is spelunking, as in this land there are about 7,500 Greek formations, many of which are equipped to be visited, where the main Koutouki caves are in the town of Peania in Attica, and that of Diros in the bay of the same name, in the Peloponnese.

A Perfect Destination For Your Holiday

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Greece is among one of the destinations chosen by travelers for their vacation. Will the beautiful view over the Aegean and Ionian Sea, its climate is Mediterranean and its excellent cuisine, in any event, the fact is every year more travel offers Greece, flights and very cheap stays to enjoy one of the civilizations older with more than 3,500 years of history.

Visiting Greece is a pleasure especially when you make the trip in summer, when days are longer to take advantage of your stay and the temperatures are pleasant. But beware, do not be fooled by its Mediterranean climate, there are summer days where you can easily reach 40 degrees.

If you travel to Greece gets into your suitcase light and fresh clothes, but also something warm, because at the end of the day can refresh.

Greece is a perfect destination for your holiday and where you have a lot to discover. Each has a secret Greek island and a one-off visit to the surprise of tourists, each with a different character and style. Among the more than 160 Greek Islands, you can find places like Corfu, Santorini and Crete, but if you find an offer to travel on a cruise to the Greek islands, most likely you will meet many of them.

One of the most esteemed of Greece is its cuisine, a clear example of the Mediterranean diet, as their meals are based on many vegetables, cheese (feta cheese famous) and good olive oil, not to mention the excellent wines watering dishes.

And, travel to Greece, is a revelation.

The Best Archaeological Sites In The Mediterranean

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Just as there are fun alternatives in terms of nightlife and a vast number of beach resorts, Kos also offers discerning holidaymakers the best archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.

Kos still has much to offer discerning visitors, especially off the coast east and north, this place is also ideal as a base for excursions to neighboring islands of both Greece and Turkey, where vacationers are the Greek islands do “getaways” for shopping and visiting historical sites.

Kos was a popular destination vacation package for many years. The combination of sand and landscape provide a unique attraction to the place, apart from presenting one of the best price / fun. Vacation packages “all incluido2 abound in Greece and generally the vast majority of low-cost airlines have hotel chains and tour operators agreed that arrange every detail to provide all services required for the vacationer.

The Best Greek Islands For A Holiday

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

 Kos Island, Greece, is located right in the middle of the Dodecanese chain of Greek islands just in front of the Turkish coast between Rhodes and Patmos.
The island of Kos is one of the best Greek islands for a holiday and also typical of the first to open the mass tourism market and bet on the sun and beach tourism in a big way, encouraging the construction of many hotels in white sandy beaches along the coast east and south.
What is Kos?

Kos has a long, narrow geography of about 45 by 11 kilometers and, unlike many other Greek islands, is almost flat and low altitude, especially in the north and west. Although the island becomes a bit more hilly in the south and east, much of the north of the island consists of a featureless plain more than a horde of tourists (mostly Scandinavian and British) to seize every available ray of sunshine .
The lack of mountains has contributed to that cycling will become a widespread activity in Kos for both locals and visitors. It is very common to see bike rental services in hotels and resorts.

Religious tourism: churches and monasteries of Argos

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Religious tourism: churches and monasteries of Argos
The modern city of Argos in Argolis, Nafplion near the capital of the prefecture, at the foot of a hill near the ancient city of the ruins remain today, but at the time was very prosperous, considered the oldest in Greece.

Argos, currently the second largest city in the Peloponnese, busy shopping center, industrial and agriculture is at the same time the outdoor museum’s largest city and tourist proposals for all tastes. (more…)

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
This spectacular museum illuminates various aspects of culture that developed in Macedonia, especially in the prefectures of Thessaloniki and the neighbors, since the dawn of prehistory to the early Christian centuries. A perfect excuse and a must-see if you’ve booked your flights Thessaloniki.

Its permanent exhibits are organized into four rooms that offer an amazing experience of learning and culture, while the time is dedicated to specific issues, such as glass, which is believed to have been fabricated for the first time between the third and second millennium BC. (more…)

The Postal and Philatelic Museum in Athens

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

The Postal and Philatelic Museum in Athens

This interesting museum that includes postal and philatelic history of Greece was always yearned for the philatelic community until he got established in 1978 in fact, since 1970 the Hellenic Postal Organization had begun collecting old stamps and various elements that now make the museum collection. The mansion in the works was donated by the Stratos family. (more…)

Pelion Peninsula

Monday, June 20th, 2011

Located in Magnesia, Thessaly, Pelion peninsula , is a classic destination Greece . Beaches with clear waters, waterfalls, lush vegetation, and even snowy mountain peaks. Pelion is composed of about seventy people, among which are found incredible mountain villages like Tsagarada and Zagora, or tourist sites as well Kala Nera or Milina.

Pelion Peninsula

For those who like adventure , you will find in winter, a ski resort in Agriolefkes, which in turn is located near the town of Hania, another place with many winter sports.

The waters of the Gulf and the Sea Aegean Pagasatic generate beautiful pristine beach, and great possibility to practice water sports. The beach of Kato Lehonia is one of the main. With an outstanding cuisine based on fish, with a variety of restaurants and pubs.

A town worth visiting is Agios Ioannis , a corner of coastline and vegetation, accompanied by excellent cuisine. Ios is stuck, a place of unparalleled beauty ideal for retirement and comfortable rest.

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