Posts Tagged ‘cities in Greece’

Argolis

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

It is the province (nomos) of more archaeological Peloponnese (Corinth, Nemea, Mycenae, Argos, Tiryns and Epidaurus). The capital of the province is Nafplio (Nafplion), which was the first capital of Greece between 1828 and 1834.

From 1600 to 1100 a. C. Mycenaean civilization to the Argolid was the heart of Greece. At this time the city was Argos, eternal rival of Sparta.

Nafplio (Nafplion)

In the Gulf of Argolis stands Nafplio, the capital of Argolis, and one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. It was the first capital of Greece between 1829 and 1834.

It has almost 20,000 inhabitants (more…)

Holiday Tips for You to Travel to Greece

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Flights to Crete – Have you not yet visited this amazing island, so it’s time. It is a journey you will never forget as Crete has so much to offer, both culturally and naturally. When you come to the island, do not cheat yourself to spend at least one of your holidays to rent a car or a scooter. There are some super nice beaches on the island and then there are the great mountain range which runs across the island, which you must cross en route. “Omme on the other side” is really cool attractions like. Samaria Gorge and Elafonissi beach, which is so nice, friendly and delicious that you should visit it to understand it.

Flights to Rhodes – the island has for many years been a travel destination and it’s not really surprising. In the center of Rhodes Town itself, lies the Old Town, which is a Medieval City and all it entails (more…)

Travel to Heraklion

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

The island of Crete is a perfect holiday destination because it combines a magnificent historical past with exotic scenery and spectacular beaches. One of the most amazing places on this island is certainly Heraklion, the capital.

Heraklion is the fourth largest city in Greece. Curiously, there are many tourists who decide to come to her, thinking that simply going to find many ruins. However, nothing is further from the truth.

Heraklion is one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean. Getting here by boat and is quite a fascinating experience. Even from Heraklion you can take ferries to other places as exotic as the islands of Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also several daily ferries will take you to Piraeus, the port of Athens. (more…)

Greece: cradle of the Mediterranean culture

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Greece: cradle of the Mediterranean culture

Discover Greece is exciting, and if in the path of our Mediterranean cruise we are able to visit, certainly the experience worthwhile. Because Greece invites us to travel back in time when we dip into its archaeological sites, such as Athens, Epidaurus and Delphi. In its magnificent historical and art museums to see works of art popular in ancient Greece, when from these lands marked the destiny of the Mediterranean and the known world at that time.

Greece has an area of 131 944 km2 and a population of eleven million inhabitants. Its capital is Athens and its most important cities are: Delphi, Rhodes and Thessaloniki. It uses the euro currency and its language is Modern Greek.

Greece has ten national parks with an area of nearly seventy thousand hectares that will delight lovers of nature. For example, it will be very rewarding Ainos visit the park, where the mountain meets the sea, knowing the Natural History Museum or discover Samaria. Also we can not lose its famous Festival Theatre in Athens. And above all share the kindness of the Greeks together with its traditional cuisine, authentic Mediterranean.

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