The Greek Islands
May 14, 2009 at 11:21 am , by admin

With around 2,000 islands scattered in the beautiful waters of the Aegean and Ionian seas, the Greek Islands offer a mosaic of landscapes whose diversity is matched only by beauty. Under a sun ubiquitous, browse these islands in search of relaxation, history and adventure. Houses a white church next to a blue dome resplendent with golden sandy beaches, go to meet the island people proud and warm discovering the culinary delights with Mediterranean flavors.
Sun every year
It is said that Greece has 3 000 hours of sunshine per year. Present everywhere in the first days of spring, although it lasts until October and lights up the winter in the south, and is fierce in the summer months.
Landscapes of mosaic
A land of contrasts with many ecosystems, in Greece you will find a variety of delightful scenery, and easily pass the small mountain villages to large stretches of beaches. By crossing pass a few villages suspended over rocky cliffs and even a volcano, in Santorini, for example.
History
Cradle of civilization and democracy, Greece has more than one story to tell. Whether in the ancient ruins or on the terrace of a kafenion, history is everywhere, and especially because living proudly managed by the Greeks who will be happy to tell you.
Huge cultural heritage
The historical and artistic heritage of Greece is immense. You can never go home with the impression of having seen everything, because the slightest little village full of antique treasures, Byzantine chapels, ruins, monasteries, traces of foot cyclops cave or hiding hydra invincible …
Nature Destination
15 000 km of coastline, hundreds of islands and all kinds of beaches. Some islands of Greece also appeal to those who want to discover places less frequented by tourists but nevertheless enormous cultural heritage.

The feast everyday
Greece is a country of festivals because it is in the mentality of its inhabitants. Any occasion is good for dancing and listening to music of retsina watered. Life itself should be fun, and we must enjoy it.
The pleasures of the table
Moussaka, grape leaves, tzatziki, but so much more. At the meeting of the Greek people with a strong personality, you will also taste wines original red syrupy white resin, and enjoy excellent mezze dishes under the patronage of the venerable olive oil, nectar of the sacred tree of the country of the Olympus.
Friendly people
The Greeks are proud of their country, its history heavy with anecdotes and facts that have marked several generations. This is undoubtedly the wealth of the past which the Greeks gave this unique character and charm that characterize them.
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