Greece
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Greece has captured the world’s imagination with its ancient culture and fantastical myths. Visions of vengeful gods and goddesses, massive armies led by generals riding in chariots, and great philosophers discussing ground-breaking ideas dance in the heads of tourists, who visit in their millions every year. World-famous sites like the Parthenon in Athens, the Acropolis of Rhodes, the churches of Thessaloniki, and the Oracle of Delphi will always speak to romantics.
Greece isn’t just about the past, though, as its warm weather gives it the ideal climate for beach holidays. Islands like Santorini, Crete, Mykonos and Corfu are popular honeymoon and cruise destinations in the Mediterranean, where beach lovers can expect roughly 200 days of sunshine every year, during which they can enjoy pebbled coastlines, seaside tavernas and a vibrant nightlife.
Gastronomes can feast on meze staples such as saganaki (fried haloumi cheese), kleftiko (lamb slow-baked on the bone), and souvlaki (shaved pork wrapped in a pita) and, of course, no visit is complete without a taste of Greek spirits, like ouzo. Loud, friendly locals are always ready to welcome visitors for an unforgettable experience in the ‘birthplace of Western civilisation’.
What to see and do in Greece
- Spend a few days marvelling at the ruins of the Parthenon and the Acropolis in Athens, and wandering through the archaeological museums nearby.
- Visit the site of the first Olympic Games in 776 BC, where there are still ruins of arenas, gymnasiums and changing rooms.
- See the tomb of King Leonidas in Sparta, along with other relics of the famous warriors of the Peloponnese Peninsula.
- Explore the Cave of the Apocalypse on Patmos, where the Apostle John is said to have written the Book of Revelation.
- Take a cruise to Crete and lounge on the beaches in Hania, Heraklion, and Agios Nikolaos.
- Follow the trail of Homer’s Odyssey with a visit to Ithaca, and the lively village of Vathy.
- Let loose in the trendy tavernas and nightclubs of Mykonos.
- Watch a stunning sunset off the coast of Santorini.