Take A Vacation Greek Style
Take A Vacation - Greek Style! Spot on the Map Located south of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia, Mainland Greece, is bounded by the Aegean Sea on the east and Ionian Sea on the west. Athens (Athinai) is the capital city of Greece and is home to numerous classical architecture, art treasures, and historical sights. Small But Terrible A country with a big name on travel enthusiasts despite its small size, it has relatively attained top positions on well-visited tourist destinations worldwide. This 15th placer has put in awe guests, vacationers, and those with archeological preferences. Athens The Acropolis Museum contains many artifacts found on the Acropolis; the Propylaea, which is the gateway to the Acropolis; the Parthenon, a world-famous temple dedicated to the goddess Athena; the Temple of Athena Nike; and the Erechtheion, a temple to Athena and Poseidon. Other Athens highlights include the superb National Archaeological Museum and Agora, the well-preserved classical temple of Hephaesteion. Peloponnese Tourists can visit the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, the ancient Olympic Arena, the 6th century B.C. Temple of Apollo in Corinth, and the Byzantine ruins of Mystras in the Peloponnese region Corfu One of the most famous among the Ionian Islands is Corfu (Kerkira). Guests can visit the Byzantine ruins near Kassiopi and follow in the footsteps of Homer�s Odyssey. It also possess beaches that are among the best in the world. Paleocastritsa beach and the Korissia Lagoon amaze guests with magnificent views. Corfu is also proud of its Museum of Asiatic Art, Aghios Spyridon Church, and the Achilleion Palace, now an elegant casino. Crete Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands. Visit a palace dating back to 1700 B.C. called the archaeological site of Knossos. Iraklion, the capital city, boasts attractions that include the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and the outstanding Archaeological Museum. Enjoyable places to visit in Rethymno are the Pig�s Beach and One Rock beach. The warm, shallow waters and fine white sand of the blue lagoon of Balos and the Venetian Inner Harbor welcome its guests. With more than a thousand islands in the Aegean Sea, it is difficult to pinpoint the best of the best. Popular tourist destinations (aside from those mentioned) in the Greek Islands include the resort of Mikonos, tiny un-inhabited islands, Rhodes (Rodhos), the Rodhos Museum, and the gothic Palace of the Grand Master (which housed the Knights Hospitallers). Not to forget, the Mosque of Suliemann , the Medieval City features the remains of the 3rd century B.C. Temple of Aphrodite, and the Archbishop�s Palace. Culturally Inclined Greece is a country where the culture, entertainment, and culture play a significant role in its inhabitant�s viewpoint on life. Activities are abundant in Greece. From going to a concert, hear music in a live music hall to dining at the best restaurant in Athens, the options are endless! All you have to do is choose. Satisfy Your Senses Take a bite of the delectable delicacies and Greek cuisine of each individual area at some of the restaurants and finest taverns in the Greek Islands as well as the rest of Greece. A wide range of traditional foods are served in restaurants in Greece. A plethora of innovative dishes spiced up, modernized, and/or cooked originally are based on age-old recipes. A Fun-Packed Holiday Spend a day with your family and friends packed with fun and recreation at various organized waterparks, complete with water rides, waterslides, playgrounds, swimming pools, and other enjoyable activities. Decide on a Greek vacation now! Make your home away from home in this wonderland of gorgeous beaches, ancient sights and tiny islands.