Greece Travel and Very Famous Beaches in Greece - By: Dr. Lee Mikal

Located in the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations not only in the middle of Europeans, but among the holiday makers of the world.

So if you are planning to spend this holiday in Greece be sure to plan your vacation well ahead of time only with us!

Greece attracts tourists from all over the world and round the year. The mesmerizing culture, history and landscape of Greece will surely give the pleasure of holiday you never enjoyed before!

Starting from the scenic beauty of nature to the Greek design, there is lot to explore in Greece.

Greece is full of architectural splendors. So while itinerant in Greece, make arrangements to visit

The Acropolis of Athens, Medieval city of Rhodes, the Monasteries of Daphni (Attica), Ossios Lucas (Central Greece) and Nea Moni (New Monastery) of Chios and Olympia, one of the well-known archeological sites of Greece.

Other attractions in Greece inlucde Monastery complex of Aghio Oros, monastery of Aghios Ioannis

Famous Beaches

Kastri Beach

This is a heavenly quite and good-looking village, 68km from Volos. It is situated by the sea, and its shape resembles a half moon.

Mikro Beach

The beach of Mikro is one of the most beautiful in Pelion, with a huge stretch of sandy beach and the stimulating cool waters of the Aegean Sea.

Though the hamlet of Mikro is a small one, the beach means that it is always a popular aim during the summer months.

Potistika Beach

The large sandy beach of Potistika is perfect for those looking for a relaxing summer holiday. The beach is perfectly located, offering a very peaceful and tranquil setting.

Greece History

Greece (and the Greek Islands) is a country with a above all rich history and famous personalities.

Excavations show that the first settlement is dating from the Palaeolithic era (11.000-3000 BC).

During the second millennium BC, Greece gave birth to the great civilisations of the Minoan (2600-1500 BC), the Mycenaean (1500-1150 BC) and the Cycladic civilisation on the greek islands of the Centre Aegean.

The Classical Period of Greece History (6th -4th centuries BC) was the Golden Age and the most famous world wide; during this period lived the greatest philosophers and mathematicians.

Best time to visit Greece

The peak holiday season in Greece is from early July to the end of August, when temperatures are higher, and crowds of foreigner and locals alike travel to the Greek islands.

You won't miss out on warm weather if you come in June or September, excellent times almost everywhere but particularly in the islands.

An exception to this pattern, however, is the north-mainland coast - notably the Halkidiki peninsula - and the islands of Samothraki and Thassos, which only really cater to visitors during July and August.

In October, for most of that month the "summer of ?gios Dimitrios" prevails, and the Aegean islands, the southerly Dodecanese and Crete are extremely pleasant.

Autumn in general is Keywords:
good-looking; the light is softer, the sea often balmier than the air, and the colors subtler.

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