Comprising over 6,000 islands, the land of Alexander the Great was the first maritime power in the world. Located along the coast of southern Europe, Greek islands such as Crete, Rhodes, and the Cyclades attract travelers with their exotic qualities.
Athens, the capital of Greece, is home to nearly half its population. Highways going south and north are in good condition and allow for getaways by car. Beware of accidents as Greece has the highest mortality rate in Europe.
Very religious and orthodox, the country still maintains special customs. For example, women are forbidden to enter the monasteries on Mount Athos.
Mount Olympus, at around 2917 m in height, home of the Greek Gods and site of Zeus’s throne, is the most famous of the hundreds of mountains in Greece.
Notably, Greece has left its mark on many social aspects of our civilization (architectural design of the White House, Democracy, etc.). For this reason, the islands are brimming with archaeological sites sure to fascinate the curious traveler.
Thermal baths are another facet of Hellenic tourism. Considered part of national heritage, some mineral springs are cold while others are hot. Hydrotherapy on Crete is growing in popularity.
Corfu is a popular choice if you are looking for entertainment and nightlife, particularly the Gouvia region. The Gouvia Marina, found approximately 6 km from Corfu town and 7 km from the airport, is the first privately owned marina in Greece.
Places to see and go:
● The Corinth Canal
● Walk through the old town of Nafplio
● Macedonia
● Monastiraki Square in Athens
● Meteora
● The National Museum of Athens
● The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum in Athens
● The Olympia Museum
● The Acropolis
● The Pantanassa Monastery in Mystra
● The Monastery of Agios Stephanos
Budget for one week: Between €600 and €700
Taxes and tips: 10% tips
Currency: Euro
Language spoken and/or official language: Greek
Telephone code: 30
Area: 131,957 km2
National motto: Freedom or Death. My strength is the love of my people Population: Over 11,000,000 inhabitants
Capital: Athens
Main cities: Athens, Rhodes
Health and Safety: Diarrhea is common, but tap water in Greece is drinkable. Recommended vaccines: at least hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, polio.
Electricity: 220 V / 50 Hz
4 kinds of connectors in use:
- Type C (European plug with 2 round pins)CEE 7/16 (2.5 A/250 V ungrounded) / CEE 7/17 (the more powerful German and French type: 16 A/250 V ungrounded)
- Type D (UK plug with 3 round pins)BS 546 grounded
- Type E (3 round pins with a ground pin socket)Grounded power
- Type F (3 round pins)CEE 7/4 (called “Shuko” in Germany): 16 A/250 V grounded
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