Holidays in Greece: visa, hotels, beaches and attractions (Topic)

Regions and resorts of Greece

Athens

Crete

Saronic Islands

The Sporades

Climate of Greece

Visa to Greece

Greece Transport

Currency in Greece

Beaches of Greece

Balos

Manganari

Elafonisi

Sani

Paradise

Shopping in Greece

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  Souvenirs and antiques;
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  Olives and products based on them, for example, cosmetics, olive oil (extra virgin);
  
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  Wine. True, some varieties may taste overly sweet;
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  Cosmetics with ginseng, sage, mastic, thyme and so on. The acquisition of brands such as Mastic Spa, Aphrodite, Bioselect and Helixir is especially relevant.
  

Greek cuisine

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  Windsurfing. The Athens Surf Nissalia club allows tourists to surf and kite surfing (training for beginner surfers, equipment rental is possible). The club is located 25 kilometers from Athens. In addition, there is Windsurfers' world kitesurfing station on the island of Rhodes, where both beginners and professionals can practice;
  
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  Water parks and aquariums. The aquarium, located in the northern part of Rhodes, contains sea turtles, molluscs, octopuses and corals. Crete is home to the Watercity Water Park, which offers 34 water activities and tropical specialties. Waterland Water Park in Thessaloniki welcomes guests of all ages. There are wave and hydromassage pools, rafting slides, as well as swimming pools for children and adults.
  

Attractions of Greece

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  The Acropolis of Athens. Perhaps the most famous landmark in Greece and the main architectural monument of Athens. At one time, the Acropolis was built by the best architects and sculptors, and over the centuries this structure has not lost its greatness. In the center of the Acropolis is the Parthenon Temple and several other monuments
  
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  Asklepion. The temple is located on the island of Kos. In ancient times, the Greeks called hospitals and temples asclepions, because they were created in honor of a god named Asclepius. They went here for healing in the evenings and fell asleep in order to analyze dreams in the morning and prescribe appropriate treatment. It is believed that Hippocrates' classes were held here in the past;
  
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  Acropolis in Lindos. Its age - more than 3 thousand years, it is considered the second largest after the Acropolis in Athens. Here are the ruins of the temple of the god Apollo and the stadium, where at one time the Greeks held various ancient games, as well as massive tournaments;
  
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  The White Tower in Thessaloniki. The Greeks call it Couli Blanca. It is located on the boulevard near the sea coast. The modern building appeared on the site of an old Byzantine fortification;
  
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  Mount Olympus. A place known to children and adults all over the world. According to legend, the ancient Greek gods lived here. Olympus is located near the Halkidiki peninsula;
  
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  The Castle of the Knights of the Ioannites. The island of Kos was once ruled by the Knights of the Order of St. John. For two centuries, the indestructible fortress of Neratzia was built to defend against enemy invaders;
  
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  Labyrinth of the Minotaur. According to Legend, King Minos ordered to build a palace with an incredibly complex system of internal passages. Soon the king sent there the Minotaur - a monster with a bull's head and a human body, to which instead of food he brought 14 young men every seven years. Theseus saved people from the monster with the help of Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos, who gave the young handsome man a magic thread. The ruins of the palace are located 5 kilometers from Heraklion;
  
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  The sunken city of Olus. It is considered the"pearl" of Crete. The legendary city is located at the bottom of the Poros Canal. Olus used to be an important center for merchandise exports and had its own currency. The city is not in guidebooks and excursion routes, and there are no road signs to it, not every local resident knows the way to it. It is better for tourists to plan their way here clearly and in advance.
  

Hotels in Greece

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  Very interesting sights;
  
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  Pleasant beach holidays;
  
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  There is a language barrier, many Greeks do not even speak English, and there are often no signs in this language;
  
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  Some are not satisfied the level of service in hotels, as well as the fact that they rarely have an all-inclusive system;
  
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  Prices may be higher than in some budget destinations.
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