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Places to discover
Best places to visit in Greece
In the minds of travellers, Greece is synonymous with sunshine. Its little cobbled streets are imbued with the delicious aromas of the nation's exquisite cuisine. However, It is also important to remember the universal influence this small country has had over the course of its history, which is one of the things to discover, rediscover and explore on a trip to Greece.
When visiting the bustling, chaotic capital,Athens, you will undoubtedly end up sampling Greek coffee, with its very distinct character, and ouzo, an aniseed flavoured drink and the Greek aperitif par excellence. A trip to the famous Parthenon offers the opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the marvels of Greek architecture. You will be even more amazed by this place of legend and wonder when you find out exactly how it was built.
Thessaloniki, in the north of the country, is a luxurious coastal city especially suited to pleasure seekers. The main activities it offers are shopping in the luxury shops and walks by the side of the sea. Be sure to try some souvlaki (similar to a kebab, but with a delicious Greek touch).
The most famous of all the Greek islands are the Cyclades, a very popular tourist destination. Of the individual islands that make them up, Santorini is particularly romantic in character, with its different coloured beaches and its volcanic caldera making for some incredible diving and snorkeling. Mykonos, on the other hand, is much like Ibiza, with a vibrant, energetic nightlife that never stops. Greek also has other archipelagos to offer, and any visitor who decides to spend time exploring these is guaranteed to fall in love with them. The Ionian Islands, for example (especially Paxos), are rich in literary heritage, and the Sporades offer some quite gorgeous scenery.
And lastly, Greece is also home to magnificent and still-standing vestiges of an ancient past, such as the Metéora and the many other archaeological sites to be found throughout the country.
The ideal destination, no matter what your tastes!
Located in a beautiful valley near Sougia, Agia Irini Gorge is 8km long and ideal for hiking.
Beautiful little village perched on the plateau of Omalos.
The Samaria gorge was listed as a national park in 1962 and contains the most beautiful scenery.
Lovely coastal village in the south to discover during your trip to Crete !
A sleepy fishing village on the south coast of the Chania region.
A lovely community famous for its traditional pottery.
This majestic monastery rises up in the south-east of the island of Crete, standard and symbol of the Greek resistance.
Balos lagoon stretches into the Gramvousa peninsula, on Cape Tigani.
Lying close to Sougia, Lissos is a beautiful ancient city located on the shores of the Libyan Sea.
Preveli monastery sits on top of a hill and is actually two monasteries: Kato Preveli and Piso Preveli.
To the east of the region of Chania, on the road from Hora Sfakion.
A pretty coastal village lying on the opposite side of Crete to Heraklion.
Agios Nikolaos, the capital of the Lassithi region, is the Saint-Tropez of Crete!
The birthplace of the Minoan civilization, Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
The Saronic Gulf, also called the gulf of Aegina, is in a privileged spot: between the port of Piraeus and the airport of Eleftherios Venizelos. This Mediterranean gem is easy to get to.
Forming the south-west tip of Santorini, Akrotiri is often wrongly cast aside by tourists who don't have time on Santorini.
Over the years, Fira village with its tall white houses sits atop a cliff watching all those who arrive.
An inland village on the island of Paros with nothing but positive experiences to offer visitors, from meals in traditional Greek taverns to peaceful, relaxing walks.
Aliki is a peninsula, south of Thesos on the island of Paros. It is made up of ancient marble quarries.
A tiny village located at the very eastern edge of Crete.
