Léfka Óri means White Mountain, takes nearly all the central part of the West of Crete and is what characterizes the region.
Madares, Léfka Óri or white mountain is a mountain range whose main components are limestone, granite and dolomite.
She remains covered in snow until spring, therefore its name. You have more than 30 peaks exceeding 2,000 metres in height and the highest peak is Pachnes measured 2,453 m, is the second in height of Crete after Mount Ida or Psiloritis and the tenth of Greece, also has more than 50 gorges, among them the famous Gorge of Samaria. (more…)

Greek Islands cruises are an irresistible invitation to enjoy to the maximum of vacation, visiting some of the most attractive of the Mediterranean cities and the Aegean. Along their journey travellers may know the best of gastronomy and culture.

The Cruiser Pullmantur Venetian Rondo, which makes stop in charming destinations how Venice, Dubrovnik, Athens and the beautiful Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini is especially recommended. (more…)

The island of Naxos , considered the largest of the Cyclades, is a place that keeps the sand in 6,000 years of history, which inevitably express themselves in every monument, every archaeological site, and each of its beautiful beaches, which are many.

In this island of Greece , the beaches of Agia Anna and Prokopis are two symbols, full of tourist services and entertainment, along the beaches of Plaka, Ahios Mamas and Psili Ammos, which have similar amenities.

Chora is the capital of Naxos, there is the port and the main tourist attractions, such as “Home,” the remains of the temple of Apollo . The city was raised on the medieval castle, which features new and old city alternator produces an enchanting landscape, full of connected streets, including surprise us in stressful historic attractions like the museum.

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The island of Crete is one of the strongest points for tourism in Greece . Because they are 160 kilometers of beaches, divided between the southern and the northern area, with many towns that have preserved and faithfully represent the endless history of Greece.

One of the best examples of what is mentioned above the town of Rethymno, which has remained frozen in time, and it is from and worth visiting. Right there is the beach of the same name. It is a wide beach, palm tree-lined, and very crowded in the center. If we move a little, give with quieter beaches and crystal-clear water, as the beach of Bali, which is a picturesque fishing village.

On the south coast, lie the beaches of Ayia Galini and Plakias, which are also very touristy, but visitors should not forget to stop some distance from the central parts of each beach, you will find excellent places Paradise.

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The island of Rhodes , is a small island of Greece , with many beaches and tourists of various nationalities. Given the brevity of their land, is a destination for which there is no need plenty of time to know it deeply.

The area classified as “old city”, it looks medieval, and its architecture has remained suspended in the other appeal yesterday. The port is very picturesque and ideal for a drink in one of the bars.

Navigating a little island, find “Lindos”, a beautiful city, about 50 kilometers from Rhodes, and amazing beaches. Its appearance is typically Greek, full of whitewashed houses and castles.

If the tourist crosses the national road to Cape Prasonisi Stafyliá will find beaches of all types and steadily. Tsambika is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches of Rhodes, as well as the small island of Calcium.

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The island of Kos is a beautiful destination in Greece , where we find 100 kilometers of coastline that throw all kinds of beaches, both for its appearance as for its concurrence. In the northern prevail slightly dark pebble beaches and in the south, we find a much finer sand and golden.

The island and its beaches, is full of monuments and historical sites including the Castle of the Knights of the Order of St. John, or the island of Hippocrates. It is also common adventure tourism and rural tourism, which visibly enrich the tourist offer of the island. The hotel infrastructure is extensive and is available throughout the year. Its cuisine, stands out not only by having the regional dishes, but have Indian restaurants, Chinese, Italian and even Mexican.

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Mykonos Island is a destination in Greece was closely associated to the beach. He has nearly 80 square kilometers and stunning coastline. The island is always a great turnout in terms of international tourism, and also features very colorful cultural attractions, such as villages, museums and monasteries.

In Mykonos tourists will find a great nightlife, restaurants, bars and pubs of all kinds. The geography of the island is typically Greek, we speak of white houses and blue in each corner.

Chora is the capital, and the area south of it is where the most beautiful and popular beaches. The counterpart is the northern area, where tourists can choose from more isolated beaches, and thus breathe in a much calmer atmosphere.

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The island of Santorini is located on the shores of the Aegean, Greece. With an area of about 80 square kilometers, is a volcanic island characterized by its stunning scenery and many beaches and attractions.

The capital of the island is called Fira, and while the accommodations and food are well scattered throughout the island, where capital is concentrated in a wide range of options. Fira is a typically Greek, or representative of the aesthetics of this beautiful land that we are accustomed.

As for its beaches, many find alternatives to the beaches of OIA, a town of white houses and blue, full of trails to enjoy a walk.

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The Greek Islands are more than 2,000, although only 200 of them are inhabited. Greek Islands there are about 1,300,000 inhabitants.

The Greek Islands are divided into several islands: Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian, Sporades, North Aegean islands and the Saronic Gulf.

The Greek Islands are a paradise for any visitor. There you can learn from within the cradle of Western civilization, with its history, art and culture to the surface.

The most important islands are:

* The Cyclades Islands. Are in the middle of the Aegean. There you can enjoy from the comfort of Kea to the lively Mykonos, Milos beaches or towering volcanic ledges of Santorini. Cyclades Greek Islands (Cyclades) are: Kea, Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Siros (Syros), Paros, Antiparos, Naxos, Andros, Tinos, Mykonos (Mykonos and Mykonos), Delos (Dilos), Ios, Folegandros, Sikinos, Anafi, Amorgos, the small Cyclades (Donousa and Kufonisia) and Santorini (Thira or Fira).

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So, the tourist in Athens can start to go the Central, or South, or why not the north or the west of the city.

In addition, the city can be toured on foot as there is a footpath of about 4 kilometers linking the archaeological sites; for it, you can take the pedestrian street which is called “Dionisiou Areopagitou. ” From there you can climb to the Acropolis to see the Greek Parthenon, and the Erechtheion, the Acropolis Museum, with its thousands of parts and archaeological relics, and the Propylaea.

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