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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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.

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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The area of Paxos is a destination of Greece which has exactly 30 beaches, mostly located on the west side. Differ, presenting some rocks and pebbles, and other prevailing in the sand. Its waters are clear and turquoise colored with greens, generate an influx of tourists from around the world.

Mongonisi Lakka and are perhaps their most popular beaches. Mongonisi is a wide beach where the presence of regulars and young families. On its side has the typical “taverns,” and in its water sports like windsurfing. Meanwhile, Lakka beach, includes the beaches of Harami and Kanoni.

The beaches that exist in the area Gaios are really worthy of being visited. We talk about Kaki Langada, whose sands are intersected by small stones. In the surroundings there are all sorts of bars and inns.

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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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Athens is a city rich in archaeological sites, ranging from the archaic age of Greece until Roman times. Most of these places are open to the public. It highlights the five major archaeological sites located in the center of the city, Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Kerameikos and the temple of Olympian Zeus.

Sobran the archaeological remains of a smaller size to the length and breadth of Athens , usually visible in public. Some of these remains important are Lantern Lisícrates, the monument of Filopappos, the Library and the Arch of Hadrian. There are a lot of small debris: the remains of walls, roads and tombs in Kotzia Square, Roman baths Amalias street, next to the National Gardens, the remains of a house with mosaics in the National Gardens, a vertical section of several archaeological layers at the Syntagma metro station, among others. So then carried out restoration and renovation to preserve these colorful debris.

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Have you ever thought to qualify as a Hotel Receptionist? If your answer is yes, the next entry will definitely be interested. If not, you could awaken in you a certain appeal. Either way, we recommend that you read this note.

Because … who would not ever imagine behind the counter of a nice hotel in a paradisiacal beach in the cosmopolitan capital of the world or in the jungle environment that even the most intrepid and adventurous tourists might think.

To be a hotel receptionist should be trained first through a course that, for example those living in the Spanish capital, is held in Madrid and has the European Seal of Quality in Education and Training. The good news is that the completed work after a job that ensures students practice in reputed institutions.

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Kastoria belongs to the periphery of Western Macedonia. It is situated on a hill on the western shore of Lake Oresteia, in a valley surrounded by limestone mountains. It is the capital of the prefecture of Kast

Kastoria’s origins date back to antiquity, the old identificadose Celetrum city, the Romans captured it in 200 BC C. The Byzantine historian Procopius records that the city was later renamed Justinianopolis. The city’s geographic position made ??it fought between the Byzantine Empire and the despotism of Epirus in the thirteenth century. Was in the hands of the Serbian Empire between 1331 and 1380.

Around 1385, the Ottoman Empire conquered the city. During the First Balkan War (1912), Greece took Kastoria. The treaties of London and Bucharest in 1913 confirmed to Kastoria as a city belonging to Greek territory.

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Patras is the third largest city in Greece. It has a metropolitan area of 250 thousand inhabitants. Is the political, economic, administrative and cultural center of western Greece. Its history includes four millennia. In the Roman period it became a cosmopolitan center of the eastern Mediterranean.

The city is the capital of the prefecture of Greece: Achaia. In addition to the periphery of western Greece. It is the main urban center of the Peloponnese peninsula. Patras mean much in Christianity, since it is the place where St. Andrew was martyred. In total there are three different religions: Orthodox, Catholic and Anglican Churches.

Patras is considered the Gateway to the West of Greece, a title he won for his role as an international commercial center, while the activity is very important port for trade and communication with Italy and the rest of Western Europe.

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Orf? is located in northwestern Greece. It is the capital of the island and prefecture of Corfu. The city is an important tourist center in Greece and has played a valuable role since the eighth century. Has become known as Kastropolis, due to its three castles.

In 2007, the old town was inscribed by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage. The Municipality of Corfu stretches in a northwest direction from the city in the central eastern coast of the island and covers an area of 41,905 km2 and a population of 39,487 inhabitants.

The old fortifications were largely destroyed by the British in the nineteenth century. You can find houses of the Venetian era, with some traces of its past glory. But they are few compared with the British neoclassical houses of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The palace, built in 1815 by Sir Thomas Maitland is a great white Maltese stone structure. About Gasturi Achilleion stands the Pompeian style, the palace built for Empress Elizabeth of Austria and acquired in 1907 by the German Emperor Wilhelm II.

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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.

An important reason to visit this beach is found near the hot springs of Polychnitou, a place that has become notorious in Europe. Also discovered on the beaches small coves, to which in general can be reached only by boat or jet ski. A pin and Paradise Creek is Panagia Krifi that blanket inside a church built on the rocks. Gastronomy in Vatera is a high point. Especially in the port of Agios Seals, taverns have fish dishes and seafood. The recommended dish and perhaps most characteristic are grilled sardines and octopus.

To reach this beach, very popular with tourists from Athens, it is advisable to take the path Polychnitou that comes from the Gulf of Kaloni, and by the way enjoy the beautiful landscape where you will find forests, villages, and beautiful olive groves.

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