Greece

Greece is a land of rich cultural heritage, considered the capital of literature, art, philosophy and politics as well as architectural wonders. Situated in the Mediterranean in Southeast Europe, with Athens as its capital it is composed of both mainland and numerous islands. The official language is Greek, although most of the younger generation speaks English, German, French and Italian.

Strewn amidst the calm turquoise waters of the Ionian and Aegean Seas are 1,400 islands, every one of which has its own history. The islands makeup one fifth of Greece’s surface area, here one may find peaceful beaches, medieval fortified towns, dramatic cliffs plunging into the sea all scattered with typical whitewashed houses with cubic forms.

In Athens one can explore the city’s rich architectural heritage with the Parthenon and Delphi’s Temple of Apollo amongst other numerous sites, while on the island of Crete the magnificent Minoan city of Knossos is a must.

Greece offers something for everyone, including those seeking sports activities both on water and land, with sailing, scuba diving, hiking and mountain bike riding. The islands offer superb conditions for all water sports, while the rugged mountainous landscapes offer a myriad of trails to explore on foot or on wheels.

Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The summer winds on the islands help alleviate the very hot summer temperatures that can get very hot in the Athens area. The rainy season goes from November to March.

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    Kaminia Beach, Kefalonia Island

    Kaminia is a sandy beach located 34 km south of Argostoli, the beautiful capital of Kefalonia and close to Skala village. It is one of the longest beaches of Kefalonia with crystalline waters, an ideal spot for a silent and relaxed day under the warm sun.

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    Katavothres, Kefalonia Island

    On Kefalonia island there is a place that one should not miss visiting. This is one of the world's most astonishing geological phenomena for which there has been a lot of discussion. Katavothresis not dfficult to reach, as it takes only 3 kilometres from Argostoli long the Fanari road. The sea water rushes in through some cracks in the rocks on the shore and vanishes underground.

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    Koiliomenos, Zakynthos Island

    Koiliomenos is a settlement on Zakynthos island, Greece. It is located 3 kilometers southwest of Machairado and 11 kilometers southwest of Zakynthos City.

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    Kounopetra (Mooving Rock)

    The Kounopetra of Kefalonia island, also known as the "stone that moves", is a natural phenomenon of its kind that is unique worldwide.

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    Koutavos Lagoon, Argostoli, Kefalonia Island

    Koutavos Lagoon lies at the head of Argostoli Bay and is an attractive nature reserve for wildlife that includes the Caretta Caretta turtle and various waterfowl. From the harbour front one can walk or cycle along the wide path around the lagoon to a shady forest of eucalyptus and pine trees that constitute the town’s largest park.

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    Mazarakata Mycenaean Cemetery, Kefalonia Island

    Up to now, it is the biggest Mycenaean (1390/70- 1060/40 B.C.) graveyard on the island, with the most representative chamber-graves in the Ionian. The tombs are located 9 kilometers from Argostoli. They are of great significance as the tombs were found unplundered.

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    Melissani Cave, Kefalonia Island

    Melissani Cave or Melissani Lake, also Melisani is a cave located on the island of Kefalonia, northwest of Sami, about 5 km SE of Agia Efthymia, NE of Argostoli and NW of Poros. The Ionian Sea lies to the east with the Strait of Ithaca.

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    Meteora

    The Meteora is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece.

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    Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, Patmos

    The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian (also called Monastery of Saint John the Divine) is a Greek Orthodox monastery founded in 1088 in Chora on the island of Patmos. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage site. It is named after St. John of Patmos.

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    Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Meteora

    The Holy Trinity Monastery (also known as Agia Triad) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in central Greece, situated in the Peneas Valley northeast of the town of Kalambaka.

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    Mount Athos

    Mount Athos is a mountain and peninsula in Northern Greece. A World Heritage Site and autonomous polity within the Hellenic Republic under the official name Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain, Mount Athos is home to 20 stauropegial Eastern Orthodox monasteries under the direct jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.

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    MV Panagiotis (Panagiotis Shipwreck), Navagio Beach, Zakynthos Island

    The Panagiotis is a picturesque shipwreck lying in the white sands of an exposed cove on the coast of Zakynthos (Zante), which is among the southernmost of the Ionian Islands of Greece. Navagio ("Shipwreck"), the spot where she lies, is a tourist attraction on the north-western side of the island, with thousands of visitors each year.

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    Mycenae

    Mycenae is an archaeological site in Greece, located about 90 kilometres (56 miles) southwest of Athens, in the north-eastern Peloponnese. Argos is 11 kilometres (7 miles) to the south, Corinth, 48 kilometres (30 miles) to the north. From the hill on which the palace was located, one can see across the Argolid to the Saronic Gulf.

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    Mystras

    Mystras or Mistras in the Chronicle of the Morea, is a fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Situated on Mt. Taygetos, near ancient Sparta, it served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries, experiencing a period of prosperity and cultural flowering.

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    Navagio Beach, Zakynthos Island

    Navagio Beach, or Shipwreck Beach, is an exposed cove, sometimes referred to as "Smugglers Cove", on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece.

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    Nea Moni of Chios

    Nea Moni is an 11th-century monastery on the island of Chios that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located on the Provateio Oros Mt.

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    Ntomata Village, Kefalonia Island

    Ntomata is located in the Livathos area, which is blessed with beautiful beaches, lush vegetation and an unparalleled view. The village location and the way it had been built protect it from the wind and offer it a unique environment. The village is picturesque, with small narrow roads and greenery, both on the left and right side of the road.

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    Old (Medieval) City of Rhodes

    Old (Medieval) City of Rhodes. The Order of St John of Jerusalem occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and set about transforming the city into a stronghold. It subsequently came under Turkish and Italian rule.

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    Old Farsa, Kefalonia Island

    Old Farsa is part of the municipal unit of Argostoli. It is situated on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Argostoli. Old Farsa is 2 km northwest of Davgata, Records exist in the Venetian archives for this village since the early Venetian period (16th century).

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    Old Fortress, Corfu

    The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu. The fortress covers the promontory which initially contained the old town of Corfu that had emerged during Byzantine times.

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    Old Town of Corfu

    The Old Town of Corfu, on the Island of Corfu off the western coasts of Albania and Greece, is located in a strategic position at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, and has its roots in the 8th century BC.

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    Olympia (Ancient Olympia)

    Olympia (Ancient Olympia). Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times.

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    Petrified forest of Lesbos

    The petrified forest of Lesbos is a petrified forest on Lesbos in Greece. It has been designated as a protected natural monument.