8 Best Places to Visit in Greece

1. 5. Meteora

1.1. The Greek word meteora means “suspended in the air,”

1.2. cliffs that rise more than 1,200 feet (366 meters) into the air overlooking

1.2.1. the villages of Kalambaka and Kastraki

1.2.2. in the north central mainland of Greece

1.3. What makes these cliffs even more inspiring

1.3.1. are the historic monasteries perched along the summits

1.4. Dating back to the 14th and 16th centuries

1.4.1. the monasteries at Meteora were built by monks

1.4.1.1. seeking spiritual isolation

1.4.1.2. and freedom from religious persecution

2. 6. Halkidiki

2.1. Halkidiki is a trident-like peninsula

2.1.1. near the city of Thessaloniki

2.1.1.1. sporting excellent beaches

2.2. 3 separate peninsulas can be summarized as

2.2.1. Kassandra has the nightlife

2.2.1.1. Being closest to Thessaloniki

2.2.1.2. Kassandra is more built-up

2.2.2. Sithonia has the beaches

2.2.2.1. Sithonia has campgrounds, hidden coves and clear waters

2.2.3. and Athos has the monks

2.2.3.1. the easternmost peninsula belongs to

2.2.3.2. the Mount Athos monastic community

3. 7. Athens

3.1. The city presents a confusing blend of

3.1.1. historical and modern features

3.2. Athens is famous for its archaeological ruins and monuments

3.2.1. such as

3.2.1.1. as the famous Acropolis

3.2.1.2. the Parthenon

3.2.1.3. the Ancient Agora

3.2.1.4. and the Theatre of Dionysos

3.3. Athens is not just about ancient ruins

3.3.1. This bustling city is also an important center

3.3.2. for business, culture and nightlife

4. 8. Delphi

4.1. Delphi was once revered by the ancient Greeks

4.1.1. as the center of the earth

4.2. In ancient times, people would come to this sacred spot

4.2.1. to inquire of the priestess for advice on a wide range of topics

4.2.2. from farming to relationships and politics

4.3. Significant ruins and structures at Delphi include

4.3.1. the Temple of Apollo

4.3.2. the Athenian Treasury

4.3.3. the theater and hippodrome

4.3.3.1. that once hosted events of the ancient Pythian Games

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6. 1. Greek Islands

6.1. Greek Islands With more than 2,000 islands to choose from

6.1.1. they may initially be bewildered by their number and variety

6.2. Greek Islands have

6.2.1. gorgeous beaches, ancient ruins

6.2.2. colorful harbors and active volcanoes

6.3. Part of the Cyclades group

6.3.1. Santorini is among the most picturesque islands

6.3.2. Also part of the Cyclades Mykonos features

6.3.2.1. a modern, cosmopolitan society blended with

6.3.2.2. traditional whitewashed houses and maze-like streets

6.4. Rhodes is the capital and largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago

6.4.1. Located in the Aegean Sea near the coast of Turkey

6.4.2. popular for its great beaches and historical significance

6.5. Corfu is located in northernmost of Greece’s Ionian Islands

6.5.1. Confu was controlled by many foreign powers

6.5.1.1. notably the Venetians and British

6.5.1.2. which is reflected in its culture and the architecture on the island

7. 2. Cape Sounion

7.1. Situated at the southernmost tip

7.1.1. of the Attica peninsula

7.2. It is known as the site of the ruins

7.2.1. of the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon

7.2.1.1. the god of the sea

7.3. The remains are perched on the headland

7.3.1. surrounded on three sides by the sea

7.4. The site is a popular day-excursion for tourists

7.4.1. with sunset over the Aegean Sea

7.4.2. as viewed from the ruins, a sought-after spectacle

8. 3. Peloponnese

8.1. Located in the southernmost region of both Europe and Greece

8.2. Peloponnese is a wide peninsula connected

8.2.1. to the mainland by the Rio-Antirrio bridge

8.3. It is Interspersed with

8.3.1. classical Greek temples

8.3.2. Venetian fortresses

8.3.3. Byzantine churches

8.3.4. and Mycenaean palaces

8.4. Peloponnese echoes the ancient cultures

8.4.1. and events from its extensive history

8.5. ancient ruins is Olympia

8.5.1. where the first Olympic Games were hosted in honor of Zeus

9. 4. Crete

9.1. It is the largest of the Greek islands

9.2. It is a spacious land of pleasing contrasts

9.2.1. where landscapes range from

9.2.1.1. stunning coastline to rugged mountains

9.2.1.2. and rolling countryside dotted with olive trees

9.3. Bustling metropolitan cities spread beyond to quiet villages

9.3.1. centered around outdoor coffee shops

9.4. It still bears archaeological traces of the many civilizations

9.4.1. that inhabited it down through the centuries