The islands of Greece, and there are about two thousand of them in the Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean seas, are real paradise for tourists. Each island has its own soul and its own history, each is unique in its own way. Most of Tourists visit the Greek islands (with the exception of the island of Crete, and, perhaps, Euboea), in order to soak up the unique sandy beaches.
On the island of Euboea, which was chosen by the god of the seas Poseidon, separating it from the mainland with a strike of a trident, in addition to captivating beaches, there are many olive groves, vineyards, gardens and forests. There is plenty of retsina, a white wine with the aroma of pine resin, the best in all of Greece.
Tourists come to the Greek islands, lying in the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece. all year round. The climate here is hot, and the local landscapes charm with their severity. Some islands are sparsely inhabited, but others are popular tourist destinations. The closest to Athens are Aegina and Hydra. On the last one, a lot historical monuments and churches. The small island of Poros and fashionable Spetses are also popular among tourists. Many tourists like to visit small island Greece, Northern Sporades and on the largest Greek island - Skyros. It should be noted that the island of Skyros has managed to preserve typical Greek features.
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Well, if you want to enjoy dazzling white houses on mountain slopes leading down to a clear turquoise sea, then you need to visit the Cyclades, a group of 200 small islands southeast of Athens.
Many tourists from all over the world come to the Ionian Islands every year. Their soil is very fertile. Orange and olive groves and vineyards grow here. Here is the birthplace of Odysseus, Ithaca. It welcomes curious tourists with its jagged rocky shores. The similarity with what is described in the world famous poem of Homer is simply enormous.
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But history buffs definitely want to visit Crete. On this Greek island, the Minoan culture, the oldest of European cultures, arose and flourished for more than three thousand years. Most famous monument this ancient civilization located on the island of Knossos. According to some archaeologists, this grandiose architectural structure is the residence of the powerful rulers of the island of Crete. According to others, this is a royal necropolis. Who is right? Not yet known.
And historians also claim that in ancient times on Crete the form of social structure was matriarchy. Here women held political and priestly power. According to historians, the era of matriarchy ended on the island of Crete around the 12th century BC, under the influence of the Dorians who conquered the island.
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One can write endlessly about the islands of Greece. But in conclusion I want to tell you just one more thing. The island of Lesbos is one of the the most beautiful islands Greece in the Aegean Sea. Anyone who has ever been here will confirm my words that the island is fabulously beautiful. The term “lesbian love” comes from the name of this island. Historians associate the appearance of this term with the great ancient Greek poetess Sappho. She lived and worked on the island in 610-580 BC. But historians have no evidence that Sappho was a lesbian. On the contrary, everyone knows that she was the mistress of the poet Alcaeus, and then married another man. Sappho passed away by throwing herself off a cliff because of unrequited love for a third man. The rumor that Sappho was attracted to women was spread for centuries by her rival, the poet Anacreon. They also say that women are treacherous...
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These are the Greek islands, mysterious and alluring at the same time. It is impossible to list all the attractions of the Greek islands. Ancient secrets, ruins of palaces, disappeared civilizations and alluring sea beaches Tourists from all over the world are welcome all year round.
Tourist map of Greece with attractions and islands.
Where is Greece located on the world map. Detailed map Greece in Russian online. Satellite map Greece with cities and resorts. Greece on the world map is a country located on the Balkan Peninsula. In addition to the mainland, Greece also owns a number of islands, the largest of which are Crete, Lesbos, and Rhodes.
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Maps of resort islands in Greece: Corfu Kos Crete Peloponnese Rhodes
Greece - Wikipedia
Population of Greece: 10,749,943 people (2017)
Capital of Greece: Athens city
Largest cities in Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa
Greece dialing code: 30
National domain of Greece:.gr, .eu
Cities of Greece- maps of cities in Greece.
Sights of Greece:
What to see in Greece: Ancient Greek city Delphi, Medieval city of Rhodes, Paleokastritsa Beach, Palace of the Grand Masters, Acropolis of Athens, Venetian Harbor, Mount Olympus, Santorini Island, Samaria Gorge, Parthenon, Ancient City of Mystras, Melissani Cave Lake, Myrtos Beach, Holy Mount Athos, Acropolis of Lindos, Mykonos Island , Navagio Beach, Cape Sounion, Plaka in Athens, Delos Island, Lake Plastira, Achilleion Palace, Knossos Palace in Crete, Spinalonga Island, Dictaean Cave, Rhodes Fortress, Balos Bay, Oia Town, Valley of the Butterflies.
Capital of Greece- the city of Athens with a population of 745 thousand. The shores of Greece are washed by three seas at once: the Ionian, Mediterranean and Aegean. Most of the country's territory is occupied by mountain ranges. One of them is Pind. His most high point – famous mountain Olympus, the abode of the gods in mythology.
Climate on the Greek mainland and on the islands is significantly different. The coldest period on the continent is the winter months, with average temperature+ 3 + 4C. On the islands it is much warmer in winter - +11 +16 C. In the summer months, the weather is equally dry and hot in all regions of Greece - the air warms up to +33 C during the daytime.
Majority sights of Greece is in Athens. Modern new buildings and ruins of buildings from past centuries coexist here; in the architecture you can see both Byzantine and neoclassical styles. The main asset of Athens is the Acropolis, on whose territory there are theaters, the temple of Nike Apteros and the oldest sanctuary of the Erechtheion. The second most important city is Olympia, which is famous for hosting the first Olympic Games in human history.
Islands of Greece also rich in historical monuments and amazing structures. Thus, on the island of Rhodes there was once one of the wonders of the world - the statue of the Colossus.
Greece is a country with a highly developed tourism industry, which hospitably welcomes thousands of tourists every year. Holidays in Greece most popular on the islands of Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, Corfu - the most popular tourist resorts. Mainland Greece is also rich resort areas, especially in the southern part of the country. Loutraki, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni are resorts with picturesque nature, clean beaches and many places for entertainment.
Resorts of Greece:
Kallithea Resort, Faliraki Resort, Kolymbia Resort, Lindos Resort, Lachania Resort, Corfu Island, Agios Spyridon Resort, Nissaki Resort, Dassia Resort, Kommeno Resort, Kanoni Resorts, Perama and Benitses, Paleokastritsa Resort, Kos Island, Psalidi Resort, Crete Island, Lasithi Resort, Rethymno Resort, Chania Resort, Zakynthos Island, Tsilivi Resort, Alykanas Resort, Santorini Island, Oia Resort, Fira Resort, Chios Island, Limia Resort, Vrontados Resort, Mykonos Island, Larissas Resort, Lakopetra Resort, Chalkidiki Peninsula, Peninsula Resorts Kassandra, Resorts of the Sithonia Peninsula, Resorts of the Athos Peninsula.
Greece is a country in southern Europe with its capital in . The country on the Balkan Peninsula and 3,000 islands is washed by the waters of the Aegean, Ionian, Mediterranean and Cretan seas. Land borders - with, and. Of 132,000 sq. km area 25,000 sq. km falls on the islands.
Mountains and plateaus cover 80% of the territory of Greece. The relief consists of alternating bare rocks, valleys, islands, bays and straits. The plain is located in the east of the mainland, the coasts and the Peloponnese peninsula. Mount Olympus (2,917 m) is the highest point in the country, the second peak is Parnassus (2,457 m).
The Peloponnese Peninsula is connected to the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth. The Pinda Mountains continue on the peninsula and form bays and capes. To the east is the Argolis Peninsula. On the northern shore of the Aegean Sea are Thrace with the Rhodope Mountains and Greek Macedonia. The Chalkidiki peninsula with Mount Athos (2,033 m) faces the northern shore of the Aegean Sea. The large Greek islands - Crete and Euboea, together with numerous small islets, make up 20% of the territory of Greece.
The country has areas with Mediterranean, Alpine and temperate climates. The movement of air masses on the mainland is influenced by the mountains - to the west of the ridge there is a lot of precipitation, on the eastern side the climate is drier. The center of mainland Greece, the eastern Peloponnese, Crete, the Cyclades and Dodecanese island groups have a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and dry, hot summers. The mountainous regions have an alpine climate.
Greek rivers are characterized by short and stormy currents, with waterfalls and rapids. Aljakmon is the largest river, 300 km long. In addition to it, the arms of Evros, Strymon, Acheloos, and Nestos flow through the territory. There are also more than 20 lakes in the country, including large reservoirs Trichonis and Vegoritis.
Makes it one of the most attractive countries for tourism. Thanks to the abundance of historical and natural attractions, the country is a leader in excursion tourism, and a large number of islands and a long coastline provide an opportunity for lovers to enjoy beach holiday and surfing. Monasteries and ancient temples attract numerous pilgrims, and the opportunity to combine all this is one of the main advantages of Greece.
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Location of Greece
Greece on the world map
The most South part Balkan Peninsula and southeast Mediterranean Sea
Countries with which Greece borders (has land borders):
- North - Albania, Former Yugoslav Republic Macedonia, Bulgaria
- East - European part of Turkey
Most of Greece is made up of islands. Greece has a strategically important position between three continents - Europe, Asia and Africa, which has been the cause of many wars.
The territory of Greece occupies part of the Balkan Peninsula and a huge number of islands (about two thousand, but no more than two hundred are inhabited). The Greek Republic is washed by five seas:
- Aegean (including Icarian) - in the east
- Thracian - in the east
- Ionian - in the west
- Mediterranean - in the south
- Cretan - in the south
The coastline of Greece is 13,676 km. Most of the islands are located in the Aegean Sea, and a few in the Ionian Sea. The area of Greece is 132,000 sq. km. The mainland of the country is covered with mountains, which explains the low population density. There are several plateaus:
- in Thessaly
- in Macedonia
- in Thrace
Administrative divisions of Greece
The Hellenic Republic has 7 decentralized administrations:
- Attica
- Macedonia and Thrace
- Epirus and Western Macedonia
- Thessaly and Central Greece
- Peloponnese
- Western Greece and Ionia
- Aegean Islands and Crete.
Greece is divided into 13 peripheries (regions):
- Attica
- Central Macedonia
- Eastern Macedonia
- Thrace
- Western Macedonia
- Thessaly
- Central Greece
- Peloponnese
- Western Greece
- Ionian Islands
- North Aegean Islands
- South Aegean Islands and Crete
The Republic of Greece has 325 municipalities
Most of the population is concentrated in large policies:
- in Athens
- in Piraeus
- in Thessaloniki
- to Patras
- in Larisa
Regions and municipalities are completely self-governing.
Monastic Republic of Athos(located on the Halkidiki peninsula of Aion Oros) has the status of an autonomous region. It is a completely self-governing community and consists of 20 Orthodox monasteries, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Borders of the independent modern Hellenic Republic
As an independent state, Greece appeared on the world map in 1832, thanks to the Treaty of Constantinople.
Within the borders of Greece were:
- Peloponnese
- Islands of the Cyclades and Sporades
- part of the Stereia of Hellas from Art to Volos.
After the unification of the Dodecanese archipelago on March 7, 1948, the state borders of Greece acquired their final form.
Modern map of Greece
Greece's resorts have something for everyone - whether you want privacy or dancing until you drop, encountering the fascinating world of mythical gods and antiquities, or active rest. After all, in Greece you can bask in the rays of the hot sun, enjoy the turquoise sea and white sandy beaches, stroll through picturesque places, go surfing, admire the unique architecture, visit the
For citizens of the Russian Federation, a visa to Greece is needed in 2017; a Schengen visa is suitable. The tourist's passport must remain valid for at least another 3 months from the end of the trip to Greece. The passport must have 2 blank pages. To obtain a Schengen visa to Greece, you need to collect a package of documents and go through the fingerprinting procedure, if you have not gone through it before. I will include the procedure
There are hotels in Greece for every taste: for families with children and for lovers of silence; luxurious palaces and modest villas; hotels by the sea and apartments in the mountains; spa hotels and even island hotels. Airotel Stratos Vassilikos Hotel, Athens, Greece. View tours to this hotel Greece - one of the most popular tourist destinations all over the world, every year it receives more than 12 mi
mobile connection in Greece the quality is excellent, there is a signal even in the Athens metro. The network covers the entire territory of the country, with the exception of very small islands. You can purchase a local SIM card at the mobile operator office, tourist center, store or street kiosk periptero, be sure to have a passport with you. There are prepaid tariffs (for 5, 10 euros and more), you can deposit them into your account
Greece is known for its natural beauty and fascinating history. Sights of Greece and ancient archaeological sites, countless islands, sandy beaches and mild Mediterranean climate make it one of Europe's top tourist destinations. Acropolis, Athens Palace of Knossos, Crete Monasteries Meteora, Thessaly Navajo Beach, Zakynthos Delphi, Phokis Akrop
