Santorini is a Greek island belonging to Cyclades Island complex. It is an exceptional island, which was formed after a massive volcanic eruption around 1450 BC. Due to its formation, the island was left with huge volcanic cliffs that overlook the Aegean Sea and create a very spectacular sight.
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With so much to see and do in Athens, a visit to the Greek capital is one of the best travel experiences you can enjoy. In addition to the numerous attractions and activities that the city has to offer, Athens is also one of the best launching pads for one-day trips and excursions to other tourist hot spots outside the city. The day trips from Athens include island hopping to the nearest islands or areas in the Prefecture of Attica. Below you can read about the top one-day trips from Athens that you should experience when vacationing in the city.
Ionian island hopping is very popular and the islands are well known to tourists from all over the world for their stunning sandy beaches, beautiful crystal clear waters, the scenic landscape that flourishes with lush vegetation, and the untouched picturesque villages. What’s amazing about the Ionian Islands is that they are located close together, which makes easy the transfer from one Island to another. This makes the Ionian a perfect destination for island hopping while on vacation, where you can spend a few days on one island and then hop on to the next.
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It is not easy for anyone to distinguish the best beaches in Greece, as the country holds the eleventh position in the world’s longest coastlines and has 380 beaches awarded a Blue Flag. We picked and present to you ten of the best Greek beaches that will offer you dreamy summer holidays. However, you should know that there are dozens more beautiful, exotic beaches, located either in the coastline of the mainland of Greece or in the beautiful Greek islands which will excite you, no matter which Greek destination you choose for your holidays in Greece.
Sporades island hopping is great in order for you to enjoy the beauty of this group of islands located in the Aegean Sea, opposite the eastern coast of Greece. It consists of 24 islands, but only 4 of them are inhabited permanently: Alonissos, Skyros, Skopelos, and Skiathos.
The Ionian Islands are famous for the wide variety of local cuisines they have to offer. Ionian cuisine features culinary recipes and traditions from all over Mediterranean, transported to the island during their early occupation from the Venetians. We collected and present to you some of the top traditional dishes in the Ionian islands that you should try when visiting this place:
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If you visit Pelion, you will agree that it is one of the most beautiful mountainous areas in Greece and one of the most popular tourist destinations. It is estimated that it is visited by 3.5 million tourists annually who want to spend there their winter or summer holidays. Continue reading “Pelion – A Palette Of Sea And Mountain Colors”
One of the things that make Greece famous is the several islands that you can visit. Among these, are the Cyclades, a group of about 220 islands that are located in the Aegean Sea. Cyclades island hopping is an amazing experience. Their whitewashed houses, volcanic calderas, beautiful beaches, and the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea under the sparkling summer sun are enough to win anyone over.
If you are vacationing in Greece, you will certainly find really nice Greek souvenirs to take back home, either as a present for your loved ones or to keep them as reminiscent of your spectacular vacation. Need help on deciding what to buy? You may take a look at our recommended list with the best Greek souvenirs you can take back home.
The Greek tourist infrastructure climbed level thanks to the increased number of tourists spending their holidays in Greece, because of its attractive physical features. The increased number of visitors has led to an influx of tourist in hotels and studios. Many of them, know, now are interested in staying in fully furnished and equipped houses that are now being used as holiday rents. These rental houses with private swimming pool and sizeable gardens for nature walks are known as Villas. The demand for a villa in Greece rose when the villa owners adjusted their prices, which sparked a rise in demand for villas from the families and people who want to spend holidays in country houses. Continue reading “Tips For Choosing The Best Holiday Villa in Greece”