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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Athens |
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Athens sometimes discourages new visitors by its disorganised, slightly chaotic appearance. Nevertheless, it has a lot to offer than and great efforts have been made to reorganise the city since the Olympic games of 2004.
Besides the obvious famous archaeological sites and museums, Athens boasts many lovely pedestrian streets, neighbourhoods that convey a small island village atmosphere, numerous restaurants and cafes, bars, night clubs and galleries that will keep you totally entertained! |
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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Chios |
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Chios is not on the greek island hopping route that most
travellers follow, which means its less touristy and the locals are
still happy to recieve visitors. Chios has a few gems hidden away
as well, don't miss the medieval village of Mesta and the unique
graffito covered village of Pyrgi. The summertime in Chios is
often windy which is perfect for sailing and wind-surfing. In the
evening enjoy the nightclubs, cafe's and restaurants that line the
posh waterfront in the town of Chios. |
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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Corfu |
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Corfu Town is the charming capital of Corfu. At times you may
wonder if you are in Greece or Italy. But rest assured, you can get
your souvlakis and frappes just as you would anywhere else in
Greece. |
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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Crete |
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Crete is the largest and most varied of the Greek Islands. It's 173 miles long east to west and as narrow as 5 to 30 miles north to
south. In the west, Crete is covered with lush evergreens, while in the east, it's more arid and even hosts palm groves at Vai. Beaches, resorts, archeological sites and ancient cities are littered around the island. The interior is home to high mountain peaks which are popular
with climbers and hikers. |
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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Delphi |
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Delphi is one of the most significant locations in all of Greece and there are many tours running here from Athens. The major spiritual and cultural center for the ancient Greek world, it is still a location of historical significance today. Located 170 kilometers northeast of Athens on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, legend says that Zeus released two eagles, each going the opposite direction, meeting at the spot where ancient Delphi is located. |
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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Ios |
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Ios is famous as a party island and for Milopita Beach. Milopita is
thought by many to be one of the best beaches in Greece. It is wide
and sandy, has water sports, camping and a wide range of hotels,
apartments and rooms to let. There are a number of restaurants -
you can even choose from Thai or Mexican cuisine. All this and it
still seems relatively undeveloped. |
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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Kos |
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Kos lies in the middle of Dodecanese Islands chain and it could be characterized as one of the most touristy islands. Visitors are attracted to its andy beaches and rich history, along with the vivid nightlife. If you like sightseeing during the day and clubbing and barhopping at night, Kos is for you! |
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| GREECE - Destinations In Greece: Meteora |
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Meteora is located in central Greece. It's a unique place in Greece and can be reached from Athens on a 2 day package tour. Meteora consists of magnificent pinnacles of rock. On top of these rocks several monasteries were built during the 14th and 15th centuries. Meteora has gorgeous views of lush green hills and valleys.
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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Mykonos |
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Mykonos is exactly what many people think of when they think of
Greece - white buildings, blue Mediterranean and golden beaches.
It is young, hip and hedonistic. Over the years, it has gone from
sleepy fishing villages, to mainstream tourism. Perhaps too
crowded at times, it is nonetheless an essential part of the Greek
Island experience. |
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| GREECE - Destinations in Greece: Naxos |
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Naxos Island is characterized by its Venetian town,(the island was under the rule of the Venitians for centuries), plus its picturesque mountain villages, the fertile valleys, long golden sandy beaches and crystalline turquoise waters. Ancient sites include the marble gate of Portara and the Kouros. |
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