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9 Best Islands to Visit in Greece Trip to Greece is incomplete if you don't visit its gorgeous islands. There are around 6000 islands in Greece but only some 200 of them are inhabited. The islands make up 7500 km of country's total 16000 km coastline. They offer a highly diversified landscape : beaches stretching over many kilometers, sheltered bays and coves, sandy beaches with sand dunes, pebble beaches, beaches with dark colored volcanic soil and coastal wetlands. Many of the beaches in Greece have been awarded Blue Flag under the Blue Flags of European Program, providing not only swimming but also scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing, sailing and windsurfing.  Some of the oldest European civilizations like Minoan and Cycladic civilizations, developed on Greek islands, so therefore the islands have unique archaeological sites, a distinctive archaeological heritage and the fascinating old traditions of centuries old civilizations. Greek islands are...

Amazing Road Trips Through Greece - Part 2 Meteora - Thessaloniki - Halkidiki Hi friends and really Sorry for the delay. Its been a long time since I posted my first part of Amazing Road Trips through Greece. In that part, I described the road trip from Athens to Meteora through Delphi, a perfect itinerary to see the monasteries of Meteora and some historic monuments in Delphi. If you have not read it yet, you can read it here . I have explained a complete road trip itinerary from Athens to Meteora via Delphi. Continuing our journey ahead, in this part I will be taking you to the eastern part of Greece. Traveling through Thessaloniki and Halkidiki . This journey is gonna be a mix of everything. A bit of history, food, night life and beaches. So lets start our trip. Meteora to Thessaloniki: - Meteora is just magical. Once you visit here, you will even wonder, How can this place be real ??? You can visit the monasteries, try local wine, go for hiking, rock climbi...

Amazing Road Trips Through Greece - Part 1 Athens - Delphi - Meteora Greece has a lot to offer when it comes to tourism. Be it's wonderful islands, incredible historic places and ancient ruins, mouthwatering food and some worth experiencing festivals. Thinking about all this, we forget the one thing which is worth an experience in Greece i.e. the Road Trips. Nothing beats the freedom of being able to stop any time to hike up a hill, or find a path down to an untouched beach. Greece has beautiful driving routes, both by the sea and up through the mountains. Passing through the many little towns and villages, taking breaks in places where outsiders are few, you'll get a deep sense of having really seen the country. I am going to break this journey into several parts. Starting from Athens, going across the mainland of Greece and the ending which even I am not sure of. This is the first part of the road trip through Greece. Here we are gonna travel from Athens to...

7 Festivals Worth Visiting Greece For Greeks are always up for celebration and hence no doubt that the Greek calendar is a chock - full of festivals. It is home to a plethora of small and large festivals which attract people not only from all corners of the country but also from around the world. Majority of these festivals are linked with Greek Orthodox Calendar and the others are linked with traditional cultural celebrations like music, art, dance and food. These festivals cover a variety of activities and make you see country in a different light. But before we start I would like to know which is your favorite festival. Let me know in the comments below. Here are some festivals worth travelling Greece for. Athens and Epidaurus Festivals: - The Athens and Epidaurus festival is the city's annual art festival and a highlight of Greek summer calendar. With a legacy of more than sixty years, today it incorporated a full program of music, theater, dance and visual ...

7 Best Historical Places in Greece Greece is a country rich in history, food, beaches and culture. It can be overwhelming to visit Greece if you do not know where to start. There is so much to explore in this wonderful gem of Europe. History of Greece is something that sets the country apart from others. With more than 6000 years of history and 1000 archaeological sites, Greece attracts hundreds and thousands of tourists from around the world. In this post, I am gonna tell you about 7 such historical sites you must visit in Greece. These places will keep you in awe with their magnificent architecture and the history attached to them.  So, if you are a history lover, get ready to dive into this amazing pool of history. But before we begin, I would like to know which country you are from and also some historic places in your country. 1. Athens: - Talking about Greece's history, Athens has to be there on this list. The ancient as well as the modern capital of...

17 Amazing Facts about Greece Modern Greece is blessed at the same time doomed to be famous for its immense history, culture, contributions to the world and the historical figures it has produced. That's the main reason that when you think of Greece, your mind automatically goes either to its natural beauty or its vibrant ancient history. Today's post is about a small introduction to this beautiful country. Before we begin, I would like to know, What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear Greece ??? Let me know in the comments below and lets begin with our brief introduction to Greece.  1. Greece's Real Name: - Lets start with the most surprising one. Greece is not the actual name of the country. The official name of Greece is the 'Hellanic Republic'  .The Greeks call their country ' Hellas ' or ' Ellada '.  Then why Greece ???? The English word Greece is derived from the Latin word ' Graecia ',...