Articles of category "Greece"

Skiathos is the island of choice for those people who wish to unwind on some of the best beaches in Greece before relaxing in traditional taverns or soaking up the atmosphere that envelops the lovely harbor. With many museums, fabulous sites, and places of interests, Skiathos is a place especially designed for taking a holiday.

Skiathos is the smallest but most cosmopolitan island in the Sporades group and it is located in the southwestern part of the Aegean Sea. It is the most developed Sporades Island from the point of view of tourist facilities and offers good services, infrastructures, and organizations. Skiathos hotels and apartments for rent provide the perfect accommodation for the perfect vacation.

Santorini Island lies at the south end of the prefecture of Cyclades. The most important characteristic of Santorini is the sunken volcano. The volcano along with the amazing scenery of the island attracts thousands of visitors every year. The Santorini lodging options are featured in many hotels, hostels, and villas that are certain to meet every traveler's accommodation needs.

The southern part of mainland Greece consists of the large Peloponnese Peninsula, now divided from the mainland by the Corinth Canal Peloponnese plays host to virtually every tourist that comes to Greece, because most of the country's important and imposing ancient sites are found on its landmass. You'll find that Peloponnese Greece is the perfect place to relax after the hustle and bustle of Athens.

Tourists come to Rhodes from all over the world to revel in what is reputedly the sunniest Greek island to have fun in the medieval city that the knights left behind. The island offers miles of beaches, interesting archaeological sites and natural beauty spots. Therefore, book you flight today and indulge in a great Rhodes holiday.

With sugar cubed and terra cotta roofed villages, fine scenery, and fine beaches' hugging its beautiful coastline, Samos is the Isle of the Blessed. Its verdant green is just waiting to be discovered by walkers and nature lovers. Samos is also well known for its traditional cuisine and there are many restaurants to prove that.

Santorini is the last of the Cyclades Islands to the south. Many reasons make this islands famous world wide. Santorini is rich in history because two great civilizations have left their mark on Santorini dating back to the Bronze Age. Numerous Santorini museums paint a beautiful picture of the history and traditions of the islands.

Located in the East Aegean Sea right across the shores of Asia Minor, Samos is an island with unique and natural beauties. Pythagorion is the most significant tourist center on the southern side of the island. It is a beautiful and picturesque city that is loaded with ancient history along with tourist facilities and is located right next to the airport.

Renowned since antiquity as the home of the woman poet Sappho, the beautiful, large island of Lesbos is an enchanting destination. Lesbos is the most famous of the islands of the southern and central Aegean. With great venues, exquisite Lesbos restaurants and bars the island is also quietly impressive to those looking to experience the delights of more provincial Greek life.

Thassos Island is one of the most beautiful islands of Greece, combining sea and mountains. All the Greek culture and traditions remain untouched on the island. In Thassos you will find beautiful beaches with crystal clear water, remote tiny bays, picturesque villages and a busy nightlife that makes the island an ideal and popular resort.

With its rich history and archaeological remains, wonderful beaches, variety of things to do and friendly people, Thassos Island has become one of those places holidaymakers return to again and again. Because of its lush vegetation and mountainous sites tourism is an important income for the island of Thassos. In particular Thassos hiking has become an extremely popular past time on the "Green Island."

Zante Island is almost triangular in shape with two green mountainous promontories extending into the sea to form the huge bay of Laganas. With its magnificent setting Zante is a very charming island. Even though the recent years have seen a major influx of package tour operators Zante still remains pleasantly poetic.

Zante is the third largest of the islands of the Ionian Sea. It is known as the green island of poetry, of song and love, the native land of D.Solomos, writer of the Greek National Anthem. Some parts of the island have completely been given to tourism. Stunning scenery, magnificent cliffs and exquisite beaches is what brings tourists to come and stay in Zante year after year.

Mykonos, the most famous of the islands in Greece, one of the world's most popular holiday resorts has been welcoming visitors for over half a century. Mykonos Island is famous for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, its exciting nightlife, its picturesque Cycladic capital full of whitewashed houses and blue domed churches, and its lively sandy beaches. In Mykonos, we have it all!

Peloponnese is the geographical department in Greece that displays a large number of historical sights, a rich partition of coasts, and a hinterland with beautiful nature. Villages with remarkable architecture, developed cities and a high tourist infrastructure are all represented in Peloponnese. It is one of the most beautiful historical areas in Greece.