MINOAN CIVILIZATION

MINOAN CIVILIZATION

With the dawning of the Bronze Age in the millennium after 2,5000 B.C.,new arrivals from what is now western Turkey brought such innovations as bronze weaponry,defensive fortifications and the Mesopotamian fast pottery wheel to some islands.

Minoan Excavation Site

Minoan Excavation Site

Milos obsidian,white marble from Paros and grey marble from Naxos remained in demand for centuries,and Cycladic culture continued to influence the more primitive mainland.The most dramatic evidence of this influence today are ruins being excavated on the Cycladic island of Santorini as Thera in antiquity.
Graceful frescoes,intricately engraved jewelery,music...were features of the remarkably Minoan culture.

Minoan Artefakt

Minoan Artifact

The end was cataclysmic.About 1,500B.C.,one of the most titanic volcanic eruptions in global history occurred on Thera,some 70 miles north of Crete.A vast area,including Crete,was affected.The earthquakes,the tidal waves and the continuing volcanic activity marked the beginning of the end of Minoan civilization.


Minoan Palace Knossos

Minoan Palace Knossos

GREECE FACTS-ACROPOLIS

The Acropolis

The Acropolis

GREECE FACTS-ACROPOLIS

The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the center of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis.
Its decorative sculptures are considered one of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy, and is one of the world's greatest cultural monuments.

The Acropolis

The Acropolis

The Acropolis of the fifth century BC is the most accurate reflection of the splendour, power and wealth of Athens at its greatest peak, the golden age of Perikles.

The Acropolis

The Acropolis

Facts about Greece-Greek Way of Life

Facts about Greece-Greek Way of Life


In Greece slowly, with pleasure and with passion.
By better added value, as is the full release, seasoned with spunky and kind hosts, on holidays almost can not be rewarded! In Greece it is still full of Greeks Zorbas, that they tend to mediterranean siga siga and they know how to enjoy life with plenty of spoon.

Facts about Greece-Greek Way of Life


Greek minutes, and indifferent, hedonistic character is not difficult to infect. Greeks are delicious eaters, drinkers and lovers. On climax of celebration, which is in Greece a way of life, likes a crash some glasses, stand up from the table and dance sirtaki. Greeks simply know how to celebrate life!

Facts about Greece-Greek Way of Life

Greece Weather

Enjoy the vacations with beautiful weather of Greece


Mountains, coastline, islands and a variety of terrains are the factors that influence the weather and the climate in Greece. Its location makes it the ideal place for vacation with beautiful Greece weather. The summers of Greece are not terribly hot and the winters are very mild. The ocean acts as a great insulator which provides very pleasant breezes. Also with the lack of altitude there is very less rainfall found out here. Some of the regions of Greece are distinguished by the meltemi, the summer wind which blows mostly in the islands of the Aegean and offer the perfect conditions for sailing and windsurfing.

Enjoy the vacations with beautiful weather of Greece


In Greece the sun shines most of the time and average temperature generally range around 25 to 30 degree Celsius. There are mainly three types of climates: Mediterranean, alpine and mid-European temperate climate. The Mediterranean climate is mainly found in the Athens, Crete and the Cyclades. In this climate the winters are generally mild and wet while the weather in the summers remain dry and hot, also this region is covered with snow sometimes with the occasional snowfall.

Enjoy the vacations with beautiful weather of Greece


The central and the western Greece are covered with the alpine climate with the areas of western Macedonia and some of the parts of the Peloponnese. The mid-European temperate climate is mainly found in the areas of the eastern and central Macedonia and also in the many parts of the Thrace. The winters go cold and damp whereas the summers are warm and dry. You can find the snow everywhere in Greece except the islands. Spring and autumn form the transitional seasons when the Greece weather changes from day to day.

Enjoy the vacations with beautiful weather of Greece

Greece Travel Guide

Greece Travel Guide


From ancient to modern, Greece has a lot to offer

Located in South Eastern Europe, Greece is enclosed by Bulgaria, Turkey, Macedonia and Albania. Greece is known for the unspoiled and well preserved islands along with the uneven and beautiful mountains. Greece has something to offer for every tourist that comes for spending vacations.

Greece is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and also offers an exciting mix of the ancient sites along with the elegantly designed hotels, family resorts as well as the dance clubs. Even if there has been modernization, the cultural and historical heritage of Greece is still maintained in the form of literature, politics, art and philosophy.

There are people who travel to Greece especially for exploring the ancient archaeological spots. It includes Apollo’s Delphi Temple, remnants of Minoan city and also Parthenon of Athens. The tourists who have keen interest in structural designs must visit the medieval towns of Corfu and Rhodes as well as the cubic homes of Oia and Thira on Santorini that are whitewashed. Greece also has to offer something for the sports lovers also. The Greece islands have numerous opportunities for water sports such as sailing and scuba diving. They are the best ways in which the islands can be explored than boarding a yacht. People who are keen mountain bikers as well as trekkers can also enjoy their holidays by enjoying the sport at the uneven mountains of Crete.

One can also enjoy the beauty of sunsets at the sandy beaches in Santorini and Mykonos. The Delos consecrated islands that are at a short boat ride distance from Mykonos is a pleasing place for relaxing. Greece has villages, towns as well as resorts that are spread all across the islands.

Greece Travel Guide

Greek Islands- Karpathos

Greek Islands- Karpathos


Karpathos is a beautiful mountainous, the most southern Greek island, with longest summer. Lovers of surfing and kiting here will find an ideal place, where does not run out of wind for their pleasures. In many of the bays are beautiful beaches which call for enjoyment.
Short description
Island Karpathos is across the length of its mountainous and many places are difficult to access. Rich is the newer Greek culture, especially the village of Olympos. Residue from the Greek antiquity is not much, just here and there a small shrine.
What appears to Karpathos
The Church in the place Menetes, few kilometers from Pigadia, the capital of the island.
Poseidon’s cave near Pigadia
The village Olympos.
Many beautiful beaches on the south side of the island, which are accessible only by boat.
Authors' suggestion
The island is beautiful and interesting, otherwise, some places are more difficult to access.
To view the village of Olympos chooses rather the organized trip, as the independent visit by car.
Anyone who is a lover of good food must visit a restaurant under the oak on the north coast of the island. In the city Pigadia (Karpatos) has some very good restaurants.
View the church in a cave in the north of the island is a laborious undertaking, which does not leave a large impression, with the exception of fatigue after strenuous walking.
I recommend at least one boat trip to the beautiful beaches, which are accessible only by sea.

Greek Islands- Karpathos

Greek Islands- Rhodes

Greek Islands- Rhodes


Rhodes is one of the most popular destinations in Greece. Its beautiful beaches, a rich historical past and the diverse nature make Rhodes famous and Lindos is a pearl in the crown.
Short description
Rhodes is the largest island in the group Dodecanese. It is situated near the Turkish coast. Rhodes is dynamic island, predominantly green, with many traditional villages, which supply the city with vegetables and fruit.
What you can see in Rhodes
Medieval center of town with the street from the Cruise period and the castle.
Seven sources (other than the beautiful nature there is nothing special).
Lindos is a mandatory objective of each visitor to Rhodes.
The valley of butterflies, is very interesting to see, as in the one place you can see thousands of butterflies.
To view the entire Rhodes you need at least 3 days with a car. Distances are great, so a scooter is not recommended except for short distances.
View Lindos, fortification of acropolis it is also mandatory.
The trip by car around the island can be beautiful.
In addition to certain residues of fortresses, which are quite a few on the top of the mountains, I recommend viewing Old-Greek city Kamiros and see acropolis near the town of Rhodes.
Visit the valley of butterflies is very interesting, while viewing the seven springs, the tension in my opinion.
For good food, visit small streets, where you'll find it nice and cheap restaurants.

Greek Islands- Rhodes

Greece- Lesvos

Greece- Lesvos


Lesvos, the island is devoted to all those who like undeveloped tourist destinations. Lesvos only develops tourism. A large part of the island does not feel the pulse of tourism, which are slowly paving the way to this island. On the island lived poet Sappho.
Short description
Lesbos lies in the Aegean Sea on the Turkish coast. It should be kept Greek army during the siege of Troy nearby. The island is quite mountainous. The northern part of the island is greener, the southern part of the stone more. On the island are two large bay of Gera and Kalloni. Island with the glory of the longest sandy beach in Greece in the place called Vatera. On the northern coast of the sea is quite valve. More arrested are south beaches. On the island you can see the ancient remains of fortifications.
What appears in Lesvos
Mitlini is the capital of the island and it is interesting also because of fortification of the Gulf.
Roman aqueduct in Moria (although it is difficult to find).
City of Petra boxes Greek soldiers are staying in a small church on the scale of the town.
Stone Forest Park on the encounter on the way to the Sigra.
Authors' suggestion
Lesvos is a beautiful diverse island with many almost-intact parts of which tourism is not yet infected.
Town Molyvos (Mithymna) is a beautiful place in the north of the island with an interesting tower and beautiful port around which are the restaurants with delicious food.
Also close to the monastery at Petra on the dial is a nice place.

Greece- Lesvos

Greece- Corfu

Greece- Corfu



Corfu is the closest and cheapest destination in Greece. Interesting, beautiful island is on the west coast of Greece.
Short description
Its name derives from Greek mythology. Corfu is located in the Ionic Sea and is the most northern island in Greece. The island is largely mountainous. On the island are many interesting beaches. The old town of Corfu town is under UNESCO protection.
A little history of Corfu
Corfu was inhabited in the Bronze Age. 734 B.K, Corinthians occupied the island, and they built the city Analipsi and acropolis. Slowly it became an important commercial center of Corfu. They became so strong that they resist Corinthians, and became independent. After the war between Sparta and Athens and the victory of Sparta, Corfu came under Sparta administration. Later, they were occupied by Syracuse, until they came under Roman administration. Under Byzantine they started building a new consolidated city that can resist attack of Normans. In 1204 the Venetians occupied the island, which remained until 1797. Then, the French occupied the island, which after two harvests defeat the Russians. But the French were willing to waive Corfu and the island occupied again for the period 1807 to 1815, when the island for half a century occupied the British. Then join the island to Greece.
What to see in Corfu
Corfu Town with its urban core.
Angel Castle (Angelokastro) near the village of Krini.
Achillion Palace, which was built for Austria's Empress Sissi, located in village Gastouri.
Fortress St. Mark.
Churches in the island of Corfu, in particular the church of the Pantocrator.

Greece- Corfu


Greece- Corfu

Greece Halkidiki- Crystal-clear Sea

Greece Halkidiki- Crystal-clear Sea

Halkidiki
Halkidiki is situated in the north of Greece, on the map looks like three fingers. They are three famous Greek peninsulas, located near the city of Thessaloniki. Of the three peninsulas, Cassandra, Sithonia and M. Athos, the last is independent state, which belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church. Interestingly, the entry to the M. Athos is prohibited for children, women and even female animals. Visit for the men’s is possible with the authorization, which must apply 6 months before. On this peninsula are 20 monasteries and only monks live here. The other two peninsulas are open to tourists, and also much visited. Halkidiki is famous for crystal-clear sea, golden sand on the beaches, beautiful nature, small villages, and olive groves and apply for one of the most beautiful places of Greece.


Greece Halkidiki- Crystal-clear Sea


Greece Halkidiki- Crystal-clear Sea

Greece Travel- Epidavros

Greece Travel- Epidavros

In Epidavros you can view the ancient theater, which still operates. There are organized many concerts and performances. The specificity of this theater is that the complete acoustics. Theater may take 14,000 visitors, and each can be heard from his seat every word perfectly, without the need of any electronic assistance. Also, the scene is visible from every seat. The city lies on the coast of the Peloponnese, and is also a very popular tourist destination. It is known by the picturesque small streets, which come to the small cafes and restaurants, magnificent beaches and the fortress, which sits at the top of the hill and offers amazing views of the city. You can admire the buildings, churches, mosques, which are built in the Islamic, Venetian and classic style. The city is also known by the beautiful sunsets.


Greece Travel- Epidavros


Greece Travel- Epidavros

Greece Travel- Olympia, Mikene

Greece Travel- Olympia, Mikene

Olympia, Mikene
All cities are situated on the Peloponnese. Olympia Field is known for the Olympic Games. Here you can see the remains of the temple, devoted to goddess Hera, Zeus house, and the legendary stadium. Very interesting is also a museum. Olympia, place that is remote from the ancient residues only a few minutes, is the real tourist attraction. The city offers some accommodation, so that it can continue its path before you have even beat this place. The emergency is stop in Mikene, the cradle of civilization, where the most famous are lion's doors, which are very well preserved. From the slope can again admire the surrounding landscape.


Greece Travel- Olympia, Mikene

Delphi - Most Famous Greek Oracle

Delphi - Most Famous Greek Oracle

Delphi is located in central Greece and the trip to Greece is not complete, if you don’t stop in Delphi. Delphi has been in ancient times the world center. They are most famous Greek oracle in ancient world. Here is housed the prophetess Pythia and prophesied the fate of different visitors. She was so famous that, in this city came pilgrims from all countries, especially in Greece. They hoped to get answers to their questions, from the personal, family problems, the answers to regarding the war with the enemies. Legend also says that Zeus released the two angels, each in its own direction, and both met at the point where the Delphi stands. Here you can see Apollo’s temple, the so-called Sacred Road, the stadium and theater. And the amazing surroundings, surrounded by mountains, but you can admire the valley below. Even today Delphi has very special respect and, therefore, the importance of this city is so great, that for every visitor of Greece is a necessary stop.


Delphi - Most Famous Greek Oracle

The Greek Cuisine

The Greek Cuisine

The Greek idea of cooking is more a social than a culinary experience. It is simple cooking, which is in harmony with the climate. This does not mean that food is not good. They love fish baked on carbon or horiatiki salad (mixed salad, which is swimming in olive oil with feta cheese and black olives). The main meal in Greece is the midday meal. Most prepared dishes that are baked in the oven already that morning. At evening, however, it only served still warm and limp.
A typical Greek meal is made up of starters and main dishes of the attachments. Usually, the restaurant does not get desert other than fresh fruit or yogurt.
Desserts
You can find them in pastry shop and some better cafes.

Wine
Greek wine is still quite unknown in the rest of the world. For them, there are grape varieties for which we haven’t yet heard. Most wine is oxidized. Greek Oenology climbs and because of climatic conditions, types of interesting wine and excellent results, the future of producers of wines seems promising.


The Greek Cuisine

Greece With Style-Unforgettable Vacation

Greece With Style-Unforgettable Vacation

Elia, Mykonos
Real Greek glamor you will experience on the most beautiful beach Elia on Mykonos. The beach is popular mainly in adults. This paradise by the sea, once popular by the gays, today is full of fashion lovers and fashion lovers of sun. The part of the beach is still predominantly for gays. Beach is located on the southern coast of the island; it is coming down slightly outrageous and a steep road. Put on the Jean Paul Gaultier and lay down on provided shade. Guys will love to see the beautiful Greek girls in bikinis which will accept orders on the beach for food and drink and just with the walkie-talkie communicate in a restaurant.
Sports atmosphere in Crete
Elounda, Crete
Elounda peninsula has the lagoon where the water is warm and perfect for diving, surfing, driving water skis and similar water sports. Board to the ship with a glass-bottomed boat and see the beautiful underwater world.


Greece With Style-Unforgettable Vacation

Documents for Travel to Greece

Greece

Documents needed to travel to Greece
Valid passport or identity card.
MONEY: EURO
At almost all points of sale in restaurants is also possible to pay with credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Euro card ...)
SAFE: the money, documents and other values it is advisable to keep in safe.
Telephone:
The international code for Greece is 0030 + local + private number,
Phoning from a hotel room or the reception is usually very expensive.
Your mobile phone will operate in Greece without any restrictions.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
In Greece, subject to basic health insurance for emergency assistance in all countries .Recommendation you an extra health insurance abroad Coris Assistance prior to departure, by payment at the point of sale.
ELECTRICITY: The electrical voltage is 220V, the adapter is not required.
WATER: Water from the aqueduct is virtuous, but I recommend drinking bottled water from the store.
RENTAL VEHICLES:
In Greece, it is possible to vary the rental car and a scooter at affordable prices.
The rental car will need a valid international driving license, a driver over the age of 21 years.
Beaches: Greece is a land of spacious and beautiful sandy beaches, which are regulated, sleeping berths and blinds to rent extra charge. Nudism is possible at isolated beaches.


Greece

The Greek island of Kos-floating Aegean Garden

The Greek island of Kos


The island of happiness and wealth
Dodekanes group of islands, including the island of Kos and Rhodes, is rattled in the Aegean Sea near Turkey. The history of human culture on the island of Kos reaches more than 3500 years in the past. Over time, the island had different names - Kynnis (after giant Kynnas), Karis (which according to the form of the island means garnel), Meropis (after the historic King of Island Meropas). Subsequently, the island is due to luck and wealth of its inhabitants renamed to the island Macarov, which in translation means "island of beatify".
Floating Aegean garden
Coast of the island of Kos, approximately 112 kilometers long, from that two-thirds of gorgeous, kilometer long sand and pebble beaches, which seem to stretch into infinity. They surround the crystal clear sea - seven beaches of the island is decorated with a blue flag. The biggest impression on the visitor makes just the beauty of the coast, blue sea and the sea booming oleanders throughout the island, which in the past, the island also called "floating Aegean Garden."



The Greek island of Kos

Greece-Unforgettable Journey Into the Past

Sunny Mediterranean Greece will with their cultural and historical treasures take you to an unforgettable journey into the past, where the Greeks laid the foundations of the tragedy, drama and democracy.
Enjoy the Greek hospitality and dance on rhythm of Sirtaki, which will follow you long after returning home.
Economy
Greece succeeded to the extent to stabilize the economy that in 2001 became a member of the Economic Monetary Union and the euro replaced the drachma. The rate of inflation has declined, the transparency of public finances remain weak, economic growth average EU member states.
Viticulture
Most vineyards are found in central Greece, the Peloponnese, Crete, on the Aegean Islands ... In addition to the processing of grapes into wine, it also used for the production of raisins and as table grapes.


Greece-Unforgettable Journey


Fishing
It is more modest, whereas in the past due to hunting sea exhausted. Mostly now fish sponges in the Aegean Sea.
Mining and energy sources
Country have the bauxite, nickel, zinc, lead ore, and the asbestos.
Industry
It is more important than agriculture. Important is food industry, tobacco industry, textile industry for the production of cotton and wool, export, leather industry, footwear industry.


Greece-Unforgettable Journey

Greece-Sailing in Greece

Sailing in Greece


When it was sailing still in its infancy, few individuals had hoped for longer journeys, for example at the Italian coast to Sicily, then in the Ionian and Aegean Sea. Few sailors are marked with the Ionian Sea haven on the ground. Anyone who has visited once,always returns. Greece as maritime land. Between the Ionian and Aegean Sea in its waters lies almost 800 islands. Islands are broken up into small groups, each has its own charm and beauty and even the two are not the same. From the Venetian influence, this is reflected from the Ionian Islands, to the classic Greek style in the Cyclades. Greece is a beautiful land of friendly people.
For the Ionian Sea, you need some few days’ vacation, at least ten meters long boat or fast motor yacht, for Aegean Sea you need some more time if sailing from the Adriatic, but you can rent sailing boats and yachts in all Greek ports. Ionian Sea is perfect for a nice, worry-free navigation, and also suitable for beginners. The Greek part of Ionian Sea is surrounded by three large islands: Lefkada, Kefalonia and Zakynthos.There are not big waves, the numerous safe bays and ports, just the right conditions for the pleasures of a full sail. The water is perfectly clean, good restaurants in the past, food was cheap, fruit, wine, beer, ice cream and bread can be bought at any small village Stable weather is good part of the Greek seas, with the normal summer wind “Maestral”. Summer storms are rare, so a peaceful nights.


Sailing in Greece


In Greece, you will not have to pay, if tied to the coast of or at anchor, none of the archipelago is designated a national park, without restriction can hunt even with a water gun.
The locals are friendly and indulgent, fair and always willing to squeeze the hand, so you'll get from the Greeks only fair service for your money.

Greece-Important Information's

Greece - almost 11,000,000 inhabitants, currency: Euro, the maximum rainfall on the island of Corfu, Mediterranean climate.


Greece-Important Information's


Important Information's:
Drink only bottled water. In most of Greece is prohibited throwing toilet paper in the bathroom. Watch of the thief's. Check for the prices. Camping outdoors is prohibited. To Greece, is worth to go in September when the Greeks altered the price down to 50%. Greece cheap transport: ships, trains and even car hire. The best shipping companies are Minoan Lines and Anek Lines. It is prohibited to sleep in the open.

Recommended food:
- Gyros
- Yogurt with honey
- Baklava

Descriptions of known places:
Corfu - green island, suitable for students and graduates, therefore, all party lovers.
Rhodes - the fourth in size Greek island, very close to Turkey, too industrial.
Crete - the largest Greek island, living about half a million people, is 257 km long and 60 km wide, mountainous, monasteries.


Greece-Important Information's