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We are going to list out the top 10 places to visit when
you are in my home country of Greece.
So sit back and stay with us till the end to add some new
goals to your bucket list.
Well, Let's get started.
Oh Yeah.
Greece my home country, is an excellent option to visit if
you like a remarkable culture and archaeological zones, the
ancient churches and the intriguing museums, delicious local
cuisine. Island hopping Greece has around 6000 Islands in
islets scattered in the Aegean and the Ionion sea of which
only 227 Islands are inhabited.
I am from the Island of Crete from the Chania region.
To be specific, I have covered in our list a few hints
of the best Greek destinations with some iconic places you
can include in a first time visit to Greece or even on our
second visit to Greece.
Take a look.
Number one, Athens Athens demonstrate its snazzy side to
the world after the 2,004 Olympics and is one of the promising
places to tour in Greece.
Now, the historical city of Athens is perceived by its contemporary
subways spotless alleys, well manicured gardens, incredible
streets and ultra warm people, the remarkable melting pot
of mythology and modernism.
It is a city that shows off spectacular fresh architecture
as well as extraordinary ancient sculptures, wonderful flowers
at National gardens, rare artifacts at new Acropolis museums.
The striking images from Mount Lycabettus are some of the
most prominent sites that you won't want to miss.
From the Pillars of the Acropolis to the Temple of Zeus,
you will never run out of places to visit in Athens.
Visit the plaka for some shopping and some food at the Acropolis.
Monastiraki and the flea market is another good option to
get closed in the narrow streets with shops where you can
get anything from jewelry to clothes to everyday products.
Don't miss this one and take a lot of pictures.
Number two, Greek Islands The wonderful and exotic Greek
Islands learn mobs of visitors every year, making them one
of the world's top travel destinations with almost 227 Islands
to Select from, they may originally be astonished by their
number and variety.
From elegant beaches, historic ruins and active volcanoes,
the Greek Islands have it all part of the Cyclades group.
Santorini is among the most scenic Islands and one of the
best spots to visit in Greece.
Also part of the Cyclades Mykonos with his white houses and
blue roofs.
And one of its iconic landmarks include a row of 16 th century
windmills, which sit on a Hill above Mykonos town, Mykonos
marks a contemporary cultured society mixed with conventional
whitewashed cottages and maze like lanes placed in the Aegean
Sea near the shore of Turkey, Rodes is the capital and biggest
Island of the Dodekanes archipelago, famous for its tremendous
beaches and cultural significance.
Number three, Meteora, As the Greek Word Meteora implies,
suspended in the air, the place aply interprets the stunning
ridges that emerge more than 1200 feet, 366 meters into
the air, facing the villages of Kalambaka and Kastraki in
the North central mainland of Greece.
What makes these mountains even more inspiring are the famous
sanctuaries parked along the summits.
Going back to the 14th and 16th centuries, the sanctuaries
at Meteora were assembled by monks pursuing spiritual solitude
and liberation from spiritual persecution.
Built to scribe for spiritual seclusion in spiritual Liberty,
these Abbis have paths that are thrilled trickling curving
paths, narrow steps, and sometimes even less than just suspended
planks. However, we deduced that the destination will be
worth a visit.
Do not miss this opportunity to visit this unique site.
Number four, Crete Crete is big Island of variant terrains,
Broad coastlines, rolling peaks, lush vegetation, and rugged
landscapes. There are calm villages as well as bustling metropolitans.
The biggest Island in Greece.
Crete is known for its intriguing Greek archaeological locations.
In origin monuments, However, you cannot disregard its elegance.
Crete is a large Island of amusing distinctions, where landscapes
range from remarkable coastline to rough mountains and twirling
countrysides speckled with olive trees rushing Metropolitan
cities dispersed beyond the silent villages centered around
outdoor coffee shops soaked in history, Crete still holds
archaeological imprints of the various societies that colonized
it down through the centuries.
Meanwhile, an enormous Golden coastline encloses Ierapetra
in the Lasithi Perfection to the East, and the popular palm
forest In VAI is one of the most impressive sceneries in
Crete, where palm trees embrace the Golden sand, while the
beaches of Elounda and those around Agios Nikolaos are not to
be skipped.
Visit Samaria Gorge, one of Mother Nature's masterpieces,
one of a kind hiking tour of 18 kilometers through the Samaria
Gorge National Park.
Number five, Delphi Second to the Acropolis in Athens, Delphi
is Greece's most prominent archaeological location.
Situated about two and a half hours from Athens along the
Hills of the inspiring Mount Parnassus, Delphi was once worshipped
by the historical Greeks as the Center of the Earth devoted
to God Apollo Delphi was a significant Prophet.
In old times, people would arrive at this Holy spot to examine
the priest as for guidance on a vast spectrum of issues,
from farming to relationships and politics.
Important ruins and structures at Delphi include the Temple
of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, the theater, and the Hippodrome
that once hosted events of the ancient Pythian Games.
The Mount Parnassus region of Delphi proposed a lot of terrain
for cliff walks and winter sports, primarily on Mount Parnassus,
which rises 2457 meters, giving rise to one of the tallest
peaks in Greece.
Snow covered in winter, Parnassus is a residence to the country's
largest Alpine ski resort, with 27 kilometers of the ski
area and 23 ski slopes.
Number six, Peloponnese Structured broadly like a big leaf,
Peloponnese was traditionally called Morea, which implies
mulberry leaf.
Placed in the southernmost region of both Europe and Greece,
Peloponnese is a vast Peninsula associated with the mainland
by the Rio Antirio Bridge, incorporated with polished Greek
temples, Venetian fortresses, Byzantine churches, and myrcinian
palaces. Peloponess reflects the historical civilizations and
events from its widespread history.
The deeply ingrained past of Greek is known worldwide, and
one can observe its signs hidden in the timeless ruins living
on this land.
Among these old ruins is Olympia, where the first Olympic
Games were hosted in honor of Zeus.
Number seven, Halkidiki Halkidiki is a Trident like projection
near the city of Thessaloniki, exhibiting terrific beaches.
The waterfronts of Halkidiki have the status of being some
of the best in Greece, with 71 blue flag beaches in over
550 kilometers of coastline, there is a Coast you will fall
in love with.
The three distinct peninsulas can be roughly outlined quite
separately. Cassandra has the nightlife Sithania has the sea
sides, and Athos has the monks being closest to Thessaloniki.
Kassandra is better built up, while the extra calm Sithonia has
campgrounds hidden bays in clear waters.
Both are famous for Greek and Eastern European visitors.
Much of the Easter most Peninsula belongs to the Mount Athos
monastic community.
It's accessible by boat and open to male pilgrims.
Only eight Balls Beach Crete This unique lagoon Beach is
one of the best beaches in Greece and Crete, and I would
say in the world I had a unique experience in visiting Balos
Beach and Lagoon.
The water in the lagoon area is shallow, ideal for families
with kids to paddle and splash and have fun.
You can get there by boat from Gramvousa, drive by car and
rest. You need to walk for about one mile down to this gorgeous
Beach. There are also donkey taxis for rent.
If you are out of shape for walking the way back home, going
up is tougher than after spending the day at the Beach, I
suggest making a reservation on your way down for one of
the donkeys or the donkey taxis will be gone.
Rent it out on your way back.
I recommend visiting in May or September or October.
Always visited off season or you will have big crowds of tourists
there. Enjoy day swimming in the Crystal clear turquoise
water. Bring water as the facilities to buy stuff is very
limited to Balos Beach, some small improvised food truck,
kind of shops selling sandwiches, sodas, coffee, etc.
Nothing much.
So bring what you need with you.
One thing is for sure you won't have time to put down your
camera. Number nine, Thessaloniki Thessaloniki is Greece's
second-largest city and the capital city of the Macedonian
area of Northern Greece.
Sprawling around the coastline of the Therme Gulf, Thessaloniki
is part of unusual landmarks.
The Coast extends from the Ferry Haven to the White Tower
and the many Byzantine churches and traces of prior life
drizzled throughout the city and the ancient districts that
make it a tremendous place for sightseeing, joyful, festivals,
public events and a buzzing nightlife make the city the artistic
capital of Greece.
Encompassing a historic city Center and commercial district,
Thessaloniki offers both old and new temptations from its
Byzantine walls, White tower and Turkish baths to colorful
food markets, museums and our car.
Thessaloniki's nightlife is unpaired.
From minor taverns to nightclubs and other entertainment
venues I suggest you visit.
Ladadika is the name of a historic district where you
can enjoy live bands, fresh local cuisine, some unique performers
and lots of fun at night.
Thessaloniki offers it all.
Number 10, Cape Sounion.
Located at the southernmost tip of the Attica Peninsula, Cape
Sounion is commonly known as the Zone of the ruins of the
historical Greek Temple of Poseidon, the God of the sea.
Most people wish to make this temple of Poseidon a half day
tour in the afternoon to blend in with their visit.
Watching the sunset.
The remains are displayed on the headland enclosed on three
sides by the sea.
The site is a popular day expedition for tourists from Athens
with sunset over.
The Agean sea has cited from the ruins a sought after a spectacle.
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