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GREECE
  General information
Capital Athens
Currency €
Area 132.000 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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The Map of Greece
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Weather, weather forecast and when to go
The climate of Greece is one of the pleasant and mild. Exceptions are the hot summers. Temperatures on land reached record levels above 40 degrees Celsius during the summer. These high temperatures are less intense thanks to wind and coastal climate
Greece is one of the popular turist location for its pleasant climate. Summer holidays and Greece belongs together. The temperature of air and water permits holiday from May to October. High temperatures during August are not uncommon, therefore, for sensitive people, it is better to come at a time from May to June or even from September to October.
Top places of interest and picks, top attractions in Greece
Athens
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The Acropolis and Museum with Athena´s sacred Temple and Parthenon
Olympic Stadium
Metropolis Church
Port of Piraeus
The Temple of Zeus
Wall to the port of Piraeus
Mt Olympus
Mount Olympus is a fabulous mythological place of 12 Olympian gods of Ancient Greece. It is the highest mountain of the country.
Epidaurus
Asklepion temple
Theater from 4 century B.C.
Ephesus
The ruins of the old town
Arkadiana Street Theater
Pergamon
Theater from 2 century B.C.
Corinth (Korinth)
Corinth Canal - from the year 1893
Meteora
Meteora - Byzantine monasteries on the rocks Pindhos in northern Greece. Altogether there are 24 round rocky peaks of gray rock. In 9th century, these rocks were settled by hermits in the 14th by monks who built the 24 monasteries. Today only 5 of them are in the service.
Thessaloniki
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Thessaloniki is often called as jewel of the northern part of Greece.
Archaeological Museum
The White Tower - now you can find here Museum of History and Art
The Attaturk House - the birthplace of Turkish leader K. Attaturk
Crete
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Knossos - excavations in Crete. It is a palace founded around the year 1900 B.C. discovered by Sir Arthur Evans. You can see a reconstruction of Minoan Palace. Knossos is located near Heraklion (Iraklio).
Chania - the monastery of Arkadi, Venetian port. Amazing place for evening walking. Fine restaurants and tavernas. The Venetian port will enchant you.
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Matala - the place known thanks to the members of the Hippie movement in Crete
Elafonissi - a beautiful beach on Crete with pink sand and crystal clear shallow water
Santorini
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Excavations buried under lava, frescoes, volcanic island is connected with Atlantis legend. Must see Fira and Oia. Unbelievable sun sets. You will remember white sculptured villages nestled atop steep volcanic cliffs surrounded by the deep blue Aegean Sea.
Olympias
Olympia - Stadium
Statue of Zeus at Olympia (now non-existent, was one of the seven wonders of the world)
Corfu
Achillion Palace - known as the seat of Empress Sissi
Sidari - interesting rock formations and sandstone
Kerkyra - capital city with fortress
Delphi
Delphi - Ancient oracle
Kos
Castle of Neratzia - medieval Castle of Neratzia Knights of St John
Square with the Hippocratic Platanus
Asklepion temple
Dilos
Island in the Cyclades archipelago - Herm temple, guardian lions along the Sacred Way
Tilos - Harkadi cave
Tilos - Harkadi cave with bones of elephants
Rhodes (Rodos)
Valley of butterflies - entomological reserve on the island of Rhodes
Lindos - acropolis - a must see attraction. Beautiful view form the acropolis.
The Castle of Rhodes was built within the Old Town walls at the beginning of the 13th century A.D. by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. Must see attraction.
The most popular holiday resorts, top beaches
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Trip plan
Greece and a summer holiday, it sounds well. Enjoy sun and see. You have a chance to visit also historical places near your resort.
Here you can find our tips for trip plan:
1 day - Crete
Chania
Heraklion
Matala
1-2 days - Crete - Santorini
Heraklion (Iraklio)
boat to Santorini - Thera (Thira), Oia
Heraklion
1 day Kos - Nisyros
Kardamena
boat to Nisyros and back
Kardamena
1 day Chalkidiki - Sarti
Sarti
boat around Mount Athos
Sarti
1 day Rhodes (Rodos) - Symi
Rhodes port Mandraki
boat to Symi
Mandraki
1 day
Rodos (city)
Lindos
Rodos
1 day Rhodes (Greece) - Marmaris (Turkey)
Rodos (city)
boat to Marmaris in Turkey
Rodos (city)
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