Greece

Greece is a country located in the southeastern part of Europe at the tip of the Balkan Peninsula. Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, as well as Turkey are located next to Greece. Greece is washed by the waters of four seas. The country occupies the territory of the Balkan Peninsula and the Peloponnese Peninsula (mainland Greece) and the islands (of which only 167 are inhabited) scattered in the surrounding waters. Among the Greek islands, the following archipelagos are distinguished: the South Aegean Islands, as well as the North Aegean Islands, the Northern and Southern Sporades, the Ionian Islands and the Saronic Islands, Crete

The concept of democracy appeared in this country. From here came such cultural phenomena as theater and the Olympic Games. Cultural richness, distinctive cuisine and ideal views attract tourists from all over the world. Greece has been, is and will always be a trendy tourist destination, where one day you can touch the history and art, and the next day you can relax on one of the picturesque beaches, caressing the eyes of the local landscapes.

Holiday destinations are scattered both along the coast of mainland Greece and on individual islands. In the recent past, the most popular place where tourists indulged in sea and sunbathing was the Olympic Riviera, which has now been replaced by the Halkidiki peninsula or islands. The most visited resorts are on the islands of Kos, as well as Corfu, Thassos, Zakynthos, Santorini, Crete and of course Rhodes.

At every step we find here traces of the ancient power of its inhabitants, impressive historical monuments and landscapes. Traveling in Greece is communication with history and art. It is impossible to see everything here, because the remains of the ancient era are scattered throughout the country and are often hidden even on tiny islands far from the mainland.

Focusing on the most important places, we will definitely visit the capital of Greece - Athens, we will go to such ancient cities as Delphi or Corinth. Travel Guide recommends: when visiting places associated with ancient culture, it is worth seeing the place where one of the most important battles of the world of that time took place - the Thermopylae Gorge. An interesting and noteworthy place is the monastery complex of Meteora and the city of Thessaloniki.