| Many people see Greece as a cheap package | | | | comfortably located between Albania, Bulgaria, |
| tour to get some rest and sunshine, but how | | | | Turkey and the Former Yugoslav Republic of |
| many people who actually go to Greece SEE | | | | Macedonia. Greece is surrounded by the Aegean |
| Greece. Greece has a rich history that goes back | | | | and Ionian Sea. Some of the most visited islands |
| for over 4,000 years. The ancestors of Hellenes, | | | | include Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Corfu, |
| which is the mainland of Greece, were explorers | | | | Lefkada and Alonissos. |
| who travelled the Seas, both the Mediterranean | | | | There are hundreds of Islands, all owned by |
| and the Black Sea - covering many distances in | | | | Greece but many unpopulated. The islands that |
| search of new people to trade with. The Greeks | | | | are used by tourists come in many different |
| settled from the Mediterranean, Asia Minor, and | | | | characters and flavours catering from young |
| along the coast of North Africa during their | | | | peoples holidays, through family and young children |
| travels. | | | | to older and retired people, choose your island |
| The people of Greece have always had a strong | | | | well, it will be the choice between one persons |
| desire for independence, and enjoy their freedom | | | | nightmare vs. another's paradise!. |
| enough to fight for it over the years. Alexander | | | | Next time you visit Greece, take time to study |
| the Great is perhaps the most well known Greek, | | | | the Greek food in the shops and restaurants. |
| conquering most of the known world during the | | | | You might find there are many of the local food |
| 4th century BC, with a plan to Hellenize it. In 146 | | | | you have never heard of. Spend longer look at |
| BC, Greece was defeated by the Romans, and in | | | | the menu and ask the locals what they eat, a |
| 330 AD, Emperor Constantine founded the | | | | great way to discover new food. As well as |
| Eastern Roman Empire. By 1828, the Greeks in a | | | | tourist food, they also have many delicious |
| small area of the country had won back their | | | | recipes worth sampling. Even the famous Greek |
| independence, and they continued to fight for the | | | | Salad is different in many areas of Greece and is |
| rest of their land. After World War II, many of | | | | often eaten every day. |
| the islands were returned to Greece, | | | | Many believe that wine was invented in Greece, |
| independence, and freedom. | | | | its well worth sampling many of the local brews, if |
| The country of Greece is a peninsular and | | | | the thinking is true, they have more experience |
| mountainous land, geographically located in | | | | than anyone else in the world! |
| Southern Europe, and characterized by more than | | | | Finding accommodations in Greece is not difficult, |
| 1400 beautiful islands. The Greece islandsattract | | | | and you have many options to choose from. |
| people from all over the world to spend their | | | | There are the typical Greek hotels, along with |
| vacations and holidays, and since the weather in | | | | villas, apartments, rooms, hostels and camping |
| Greece year round is full of sunshine and mild | | | | available for people travelling in Greece, with 'island |
| temperatures, you'll be sure to experience the | | | | hopping' a favourite amongst many people, young |
| beautiful nature of Greece. With over 13,676 km | | | | and old alike!. |
| of white sandy beach coastlines, and crystal clear, | | | | So next time you're planning a trip to the 'Greek |
| sparkling waters, every beach lover is sure to | | | | islands', research your trip and include some of |
| enjoy a trip to Greece! | | | | the many other sites and experiences that can be |
| Greece is situated along the Mediterranean, | | | | found in this ancient land. |