Greece: Introduction

The Cradle of Western Civilization

Greece Introduction Greece Introduction

Greece has a little bit of something for every kind of traveler. A history and culture unmatched, natural beauty unlike any other country, sculptures and monuments that will take your breath away, and hospitality that will keep you coming back for more over and over again. Greece draws an annual tourist flow of over 17 million a year! With an extensive range of landscapes, islands and activities to choose from, a multicultural and multi lingual society and an ever expanding hospitality sector to keep up with the tourism, Greece is your one-stop destination for an experience of a lifetime.

The different Greek islands of the Aegean Sea offer something special to each visitor with tourists visiting specific islands for specific holidays. So if you are looking to let your hair down and have a holiday of dance, food and drink head to Mykonos or Ios, a sun sand and beach holiday will take you to the islands of Skiathos and Santorini with its long sandy beaches, Rhodes will offer you medieval castles and monuments, and Samos will show you nature and greenery unlike any other place. Athens, the capital and the largest city of Greece, is one of the world’s oldest cities, with a history that goes back 3400 years! The ancient monuments and works of art make it the magical city that it’s often referred to, a city worshipped by Gods and people!