Five Reasons to Visit Greece

Greece is a country with numerous contributions tooffer white sand and warm, crystal waters, while
modern civilization, perhaps more than any country. It issome are backed by dramatic cliffs and villas. Many of
the cradle of democracy, the birthplace of the Olympicthese are Blue Flag beaches, too, with the best ones
Games and home to many of the most brilliantfound in Kefalonia and Zakynthos, while nudism is
philosophers, scientists, writers and artists that theacceptable almost everywhere, but most particularly
world has ever produced, such as Aristotle, Socrates,on Banana Beach in Skiathos and Eresos Beach in
Plato, Archimedes, Euclid, Euripedes and Praxiteles.Lesvos. There are many great diving spots, too, and
True, most of these contributions may not be tangible.several sea caves to explore.
However, those that are can only be seen or best3. Gastronomy
experienced when you visit Greece.Greek food is often described as healthy, so make
1. Ancient Monumentssure you get your fill when you visit Greece. This is
The ancient city-state of Athens was one of the mostbecause olives and olive oil are widely used, most of
powerful cities of its time and although Athens haswhich are grown and produced in Kalamata and Crete.
changed a lot over the past centuries, it still has ruinsThere are many vegetable dishes, too, such as Greek
of many ancient monuments that are reminders of itsSalad, baked beans and cabbage rolls, although meat
glorious age - which are all must-see attractions whendishes like oven-baked lamb, Gyros (roasted meat)
you visit Greece. The most popular ones, of course,and Souvlaki (skewered meat) are also popular. As for
can be found on the Acropolis, like the Parthenon, thedesserts, many are made with nuts and honey, the
Erectheion, the Propylaea and the Temple of Athenamost popular one being Baklava, while wine is the
Nike, while other impressive ones, like the Temple ofmost common drink. In fact, there are some that say
Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Poseidon, thewine originated in Greece.
Kerameikos necropolis and the Theatre of Dionysius4. Greece by Night
are scattered throughout the city.Partying all night is another reason to visit Greece.
Aside from the ancient monuments in Athens, you willIndeed, Greece is well-known for its vibrant nightlife,
also find equally interesting ones in other cities, like theparticularly in its capital city, Athens, and in the islands
Temple of Demeter at Naxos, the Temple of Apollo atof Mykonos, Skiathos, Corfu and Samos, where the
Gortyna and Delphi and the Knossos Palace in Crete.party can go on until seven in the morning. During the
In fact, wherever you go in Greece, you are sure tosummer, most of the parties take place at the seaside,
see a remarkable archaeological site just nearby.where you can start the evening with a stroll and cap
There are many excellent archaeological museums allit with watching the glorious sunrise...if you're still on
over Greece, too, to help you learn more about itsyour feet, that is.
ancient history and culture, like the Athens National5. Movie Locations in Greece
Archaeological Museum, which is the largest museumWith its beautiful scenery, it comes as no surprise that
in Greece, the Delphi Museum, the Thera Prehistoricfilm crews and celebrities visit Greece to shoot their
Museum and the Heraklion Museum, which containmovies, and if you're lucky, you might catch them in the
artifacts, particularly sculptures and statues, from itsmiddle of the filming. Don't be upset if you don't, though,
archaeological sites.since there are still many movie locations you can visit
2. Idyllic Beacheslike the Aghia Triatha monastery at Meteora where
One of the reasons why Greece is considered to bescenes from the Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only' took
such a romantic destination is because it has a longplace or Skopelos, where some scenes from 'Mamma
coastline dotted with idyllic beaches, most of whichMia!' were filmed.