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Interesting Facts About Greece
Posted by greekcypriot
... in 1830. The total area of Greece is around fifty thousand square kilometers. It mainly consists of a mountainous mainland. Greece has the tenth largest coastline in the world. The coastline is bout fourteen thousand eight hundred and eighty kilometers ...
Greece is a SAFE Destination !
Posted by greekcypriot
... one of the reasons I decided to spend more time here this summer myself. I have been to so many countries but believe me Greece is a Mediterranean gem. No wonder so many popular people visit it every summer and want to buy land here in Greece. And it ...
Greece by Motorbike
Posted by jimpad
... in other words it is unlikely you would be able to legally sell any vehicle that was not imported through customs and meets all Greece standards, etc., etc. . . You would be able to find someone to take it off your hands, however. So I suggest you take ...
Greece in a week- any suggestions
Posted by greekcypriot
I am sure you are going to have a wonderful time in Greece. The places you have chosen sound great, besides ANY place you choose in Greece this time of year is great too. PAROSHEP the Greek local expert will help you a lot while in Paros Island, and be ...
Greece in a week- any suggestions
Posted by feliz_carolina
... a couple of places- including cities, islands and off the beated track places that are worth seeing in a week? I want the flavor of Greece and I LOVE culture (trying new foods, meeting local people, seeing art museums etc)!!! I know that this ...
Timeless Greece Video
Posted by ptolemy336vv
... , that I felt compelled to do something about it myself, and partly because I just have pleasure in making videos. The link to the Timeless Greece video I hope you like it, and if you like it, I hope you can give this video a little bit of a boost and ...
Greece Itinerary - please advice!
Posted by ecs87
Hi! My friend and I (2 females) are planning either a 12-day or 14-day trip to Greece this July. We won't a car, public transportation only. We have a rough plan and would like to get some advice on them: 14day: July 6 (Fri) - arrives Athens at ...
Camping in Greece
Posted by greekcypriot
... I came up with this site. It shows the map of Greece and the exact location of each campsite. Some campsites in Greece provide restaurants, cottages, yurts, studios, a swimming pool, a mini market, - amenities that can make life on the campsite more ...
Hello I am planning to go to Greece I need pointer, guidance, and whole lot of ideas. I am new to the travel world.
Posted by elenaradu21
Hello, What would you like to experience in Greece? Nightlife, history or local culture and people? If you really want to experience real Greek culture visit some agroturistic places or some villages. Believe me getting in contact with simple Greek people ...
The New Acropolis Museum
Posted by greekcypriot
... to return back to Greece. We shall see what will happen in the near future. I strongly believe that everything should return to Greece. I also heard that the British Museum had once tried to shine the marbles thus destroying them. I am not sure but I ...
Greek Island Hopping tours and what to expect!!
Posted by greekcypriot
... -hopping tours come in. Offered by many companies and also put together on the spot by almost every travel agency in Greece, these trips avoid some of the bumps of truly independent travel, but retain some of the mostly-unscheduled freedom island-hoppers ...
First time in Greece
Posted by greekcypriot
Next April I'll be in Greece for the first time (10 days). I'm thinking about staying in Athens for 3 full days and then travel by bus to Delphi, Meteora, Nafplion and Monevassia. Any hints about my plans? Hi again Have a look on the ...
The Ideal Escape in Athens !
Posted by greekcypriot
If you are travelling to Greece this summer it is worth spending two or three days in Athens. It is not only the islands that are interesting or the Mountains. There is so much you can do in just 2 or 3 days here. Have a look at this guide which I am sure ...
Hello I am planning to go to Greece I need pointer, guidance, and whole lot of ideas. I am new to the travel world.
Posted by starlagurl
Lucky you to get a free flight! How did you wrangle that? There are a couple of Greece experts on this forum, they should have something to say to you soon. I like to check out the "Before You Go" guides at TripAdvisor before I plan ...
Greece
Posted by arabtraveller
I will be driving from Bahrain to greece by car in 2 weeks time, I have been to several Greek Islands, but want to ask. If some one going to Greece for the first time, which Islands should he/her go chose. Thank you
Leave Your High Heels At Home!
Posted by mmbcross
We visited Greece three years ago, and loved every minute. Our two favourite countries in Europe, Greece and Portugal. You might be interested in my travel blog: Incredible as it may seem, we read about your lovely museum from O Globo of Brazil: ...
Leave Your High Heels At Home!
Posted by greekcypriot
... our archeological sites as Greeks. We are proud of the Greek ancient culture, and not very proud of the things happening in Greece the recent years. I have read that you have visited Greece some years ago. Did you have the chance to visit the Acropolis ...
Girl's Trip to Greece...where do we go??
Posted by starlagurl
Here's a bunch of villages without tourists you might want to check out: Or Western Magnesia: And some Greece off the beaten path:
Girl's Trip to Greece...where do we go??
Posted by missyjoymel
Hey there! My girls and I are planning a trip to Greece in late July. We will only be going for about seven days ...but that's all we can swing. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where to go specifically. We'll want to do a ...
ummm New!
Posted by skynz
Hey, welcome to the forums. I moved this to the Greece forum where you might get some better answers. Until you get an answer, check out some blogs first and see what you think. Oh thanks, I guess. This was my intro, and it wasn't about ...
ummm New!
Posted by skynz
Hi everyone I am currently living in Calgary, Canada and I am Greek. I have been to Greece 4 times now to travel and work with different organizations with refugees and immagrants from countries around the Medi Sea. NOW I want to backpack and " ...
Greece by Motorbike
Posted by jimpad
Thanks for the reply Starlagurl I found this on Wikitravel: From Italy, several ferries depart for Greece daily. Ferries to Patras (Pátra), Igoumenítsa, and Corfu (Kérkyra) leave throughout the year from the Italian port cities of Venice, Trieste ...
Greece by Motorbike
Posted by starlagurl
I found this on Wikitravel: From Italy, several ferries depart for Greece daily. Ferries to Patras (Pátra), Igoumenítsa, and Corfu (Kérkyra) leave throughout the year from the Italian port cities of Venice, Trieste, Ancona, Bari and Brindisi.
Greece by Motorbike
Posted by jimpad
... my bike, or do i need to go via Cyprus? As my ultimate destination is Australia, would it be prudent to sell my Bike in Greece and indeed would that be possible? or can i go further east and still be able to have the opportunity to sell the bike? I ...
Air travel affected by a strike in Greece
Posted by starlagurl
... can hardly wait until it makes its way to North America... From Travel Weekly: The two largest unions in Greece staged strikes Thursday, disrupting transportation and banking services, according to published reports. The unions were protesting against ...
Need advice on Greek Islands location
Posted by katieontherun
... , small village atmosphere on an Island. Definitely not touristy! Thanks for your help! Linda Hi Linda, I haven't been to Greece for a long time (save for a day trip) but I love the Greek islands: I went on a three-week sailing trip with ...
The Island of PATMOS - island of the Apocalypse!
Posted by greekcypriot
... I found this link with much information and since it is interesting I decided to share it on the forums with you. You see, Greece is not only Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, and some other popular islands. There are some hidden gems in the smaller islands as ...
Greece Itinerary - please advice!
Posted by greekcypriot
Too many questions, but I hope I can help you a bit. Concerning your first question. There is no means of transport from Delphi to go to Kalambaka. You have to return to Athens after the tour to Delphi, take your time there and return to Athens and get ...
Eppiphany and Orthodox Christmas Worlwide
Posted by greekcypriot
Epiphany has a special meaning in Greece and it is celebrated on January the 6th. With this celebration the Christmas holidays come to an end. The modern observance at Piraeus, the ancient port of Athens, takes the form of a priest hurling a large ...
Athens and Epidaurus Festivel
Posted by greekcypriot
The annual theater and arts festival of Greece, the Athens Festival, is back. The well-known Epidaurus Festival is part of the annual event, which is also sometimes collectively referred to as the Hellenic Festival.