In the western part of Naoussa, is the popular beach Monastiri. A place in Greece with many identities, warm beaches and available to the tourist looking for relax. It is also a site closely associated with the holidays, many of which include live concerts and lots of color.

One thing to know is that tourism in the town we will find another beach also very beautiful and famous, called Kolymbithres. Here we have a good food to us, embodied in a large number of restaurants.

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Athens is not only the capital of Greece, but also the country’s largest city and the cradle of Western civilization.

More than three and a half million people live in Athens – the region where democracy was born – representing almost one third of the total population of Greece.

The metropolitan area of Athens is situated on a plain of 427 square kilometers, although in this region also has many hills. The important hills are Filopappos Athens, Lycabettus and Tourkovounia.

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Between the Gulf and the Kaloni Year, is the beach Vatera, Greece (country of which you can enjoy the capital, causing some flights to Athens and enjoy the best deals on low cost flights.) Is a wide beach of 7 miles long, ideal for tourists seeking tranquility.

Your town is very picturesque and follows the coast with many bars, pubs, restaurants and pizzerias. Its commercial center is very familiar with good hotel rooms. Its waters are inhabited by large numbers of fish, leading to diving and snorkeling.

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Greece is a great winter destination. At the moment not as cold as in the rest of Europe so that the warmth last a little longer this time.

Both December and January is low season here in Greece so there’s less people, good air quality in the capital, best deals on hotels and all the joy and beauty of the celebration of Christmas, New Year and Epiphany.

It’s holiday time and it starts with the feast of St. Nicholas or St. Nikolaos, on 6 December, special day when many Greeks exchanged gifts.

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Athens is one of the oldest cities in Europe and is known worldwide as the cradle of Western civilization. This was the birthplace of democracy as political system, here were born science and philosophy.

Today is the cultural, financial, political and industrial development of Greece for most of the tourists come in search of the past. If you are among them then presents the main destinations of ancient history in Greece:

The Acropolis, or sacred stone, is the most important archeological site in the city. is dedicated to the goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and holds the Parthenon, the most famous Greek temple of all. You can see from anywhere in the city, provides for centuries.

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The Benaki Museum runs into a rich family mansion, built in the nineteenth century, now works as a private foundation, was founded in 1931 in honor of Emmanuel Benaki. His son Anthony Benaki was who built it, being a wealthy Athenian, who made his fortune in Egypt in the cotton business.

The Museum has a collection of high importance both Greek and elsewhere, has works of art from the Mycenaean era, to Greek icons. It also has a sumptuous and eclectic collection of European and Asian, very good. It is one of the most famous Greek museums.

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The supply of cheap flights to Athens is very large, although more and more tourists choose to travel in the Greek Islands cruise.

In Athens a taxi ride can cost less than 3 €, but some drivers do not want to bother with these trips, due to lower their profitability. Avoid using the “special” or “radio”, since you do not give a direct fee. A taxi ride to the airport costs between 10-15 €.

The Athens metro is cheap and efficient. Undoubtedly, to reach or leave Pireaus, this transport is the best option.

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This zoo is located in Athens, which opened its doors in 2000 as a Bird Park, grew over time into what is today one of the biggest attractions of the city, and one of the parks more wildlife zoos.

The purpose of this place is amazing, the animals are in perfect condition, and given the opportunity for people to feel, even for a moment, amid the animal’s habitat, so you can see their habits and characteristics.

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Athens, the capital of Greece, not only has thousands of cultural attractions, historical and fun, but also a place where shopping is a large part of the trip. The large number of shops spread all over the guarantee that you will be able to find whatever you need, plus all kinds of gifts and souvenir trinkets.

The most important trade route is certainly Ermou, the main street, although it has some of Europe’s most expensive rents, the shops are often the best known brand-name chain and it gives an extra plus.

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As I said many times you hang up the backpack and decide on the fly which will make excursions or visits, but sometimes organziar in advance is good to get us off the concerns and have one or two trips and organized in the manga. At least for the first few days.

Here goes then the second part of our selection of tours in Greece

1. Half Day Tour to Corinth. It is the ruins of the old city more than the canal.

2. Tour Bus 400. Is the option to travel easily Athens, taking photos and drinking a soda. Only costs 5 € per day and visit the main attractions. Operate only in tourist season, April to October.

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