Greece has attracted visitors for thousands of years and it's charm is evident immediately. A peninsular country of enormous scenic beauty, the mainland is mostly mountainous with sweeping vistas and views. Surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian and the Mediterranean Seas, Greece gently cascades into thousands of islands with gentle breezes, clear waters, and sandy beaches. Deeply imbued in history and culture, archaeological sites and monuments of its glorious past are everywhere and more than a dozen historical sites have received UNESCO world heritage designation.
Whether you are looking for ancient wonders, just soaking up the culture or more modern pleasures such as shopping, dining, and a pulsating nightlife, Athens can deliver. The capital is a bustling and cosmopolitan city with upscale shopping and good restaurants. Both Syntagma Square and the Plaka district are must sees for cultural events and celebrations, concerts, theater, cafes, shops, markets, and nightclubs. Nearby you can see the ancient monuments such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon or climb Mount Likavitos and revel in the panoramic view of Athens and the Saronic Gulf.
The image of the "Greek Isles" is typified by the Cyclades, the popular chain of Aegean islands whose villages of whitewashed houses and blue domed churches beckon travelers to their shores. Three of the most popular islands in the Cyclades are Mykonos, Paros and Santorini, each with its own flavor, style and character. It is here you can experience picture- postcard villages, idyllic countryside, rugged mountains and golden beaches. Each island offers a variety of restaurants, cafes, shops, tavernas, galleries and wineries and an intense nightlife.
The Greeks are known for their friendliness and hospitality and you will be warmly welcomed wherever you go. There is magic to the country of Greece that is exhilarating and a destination definitely worth discovering for yourself.
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