Greece is a country full of fascinating historical and
archaeological sites. The quantity and quality of these
sites are absolutely amazing! Some of the more important
and/or well known sites include, Ancient Olympia, the Acropolis,
Epidauras, the Minoan City of Knosses, Delos, the Oracle
of Delphi, and the amazing monasteries in Meteora. In addition
to the above mentioned sites, the visitor to Greece has
the opportunity to visit some amazing museums.
In addition to its historic past, Greece is also well
known as a place to go to experience the outdoor life. Activities
include hiking, swimming, mountain climbing, mountain biking,
skiing, plus much more.
When you head out to the islands water activities dominate
the list of things to do. Some of the more attractive activities
include kayaking, jet skiing, sailing and yachting, parasailing,
wind surfing and fishing. The main activity however relates
to the beaches. The islands of Greece are world famous and
rightly so. Many beaches are crowded, but some islands offer
some very private beaches.