One more popular attraction is the Column, which is the only evidence of the the Temple of Apollo, which hasn’t preserved to our days. The column is surrounded by the ruins of the walls. Some of them were raised approximately 5 thousand years ago. Later, Byzantine fortress was built here, it is ruined nowadays. Be sure to visit the Archaeological Museum of Aegina. There are exhibited the artefacts, found …
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The capital of the island can offer the comfortable hotel Danae situated within walking distance to famous historical attractions. This hotel is perfect for those who plan to devote a lot of time to exploring historical heritage of the island and its culture. Guests are offered to start the day with hearty breakfast in buffet style. That’s not necessary to leave the hotel territory to have an amazing vacation …
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Those, who are looking for a secluded place, can spend time on a silent bay. You can ask locals and they will tell you about the best silent places without tourists. Fans of beach volleyball will like Marathon. Sarpa is a perfect place for those tourists, who want to drink a cocktail, listening to relaxing music. There are about twenty beaches on the island. Everyone will find the best one. If you are keen on …
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It may seem that there are not many meat dishes on Aegina, but that is not true. You can find paidakia, a dish with lamb chops and roast potatoes, in every tavern. There are also taverns, where only grilled meat is served. The most popular dishes are brizola, kotopoulo and bifteki. Moussaka is a dish, every tourist should taste. It is a layered dish made with minced meat, egg-plants and potatoes with béchamel …
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It is customary to greet everyone in a tavern, shop or bank. The locals are very patriotic, and they love their homeland. Although they often criticize their own government. If you want to win a Greek’s favour, just say something pleasant about his country. Try to greet people in the Greek language, locals appreciate it. If you want to spend an evening in a tavern, it won't be easy to find an empty …
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Agia Marina is the biggest beach on the island. Even during the peak season, it is not hard to find a free space there. The spacious beach is always very popular with vacationers with children. Soft sand and a well-developed infrastructure make this beach suitable for active recreation. There is an ancient and attractive monastery nearby. Vacationers in search of privacy and intimacy will enjoy sunbathing on Klima …
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Greece - moving around the country
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If you want to control your journey by yourself, you can rent a car or a motorcycle. Roads in major cities are quite nice, but in the suburbs, the prime coat predominates. With a rented car, you can also travel by ferry. The cost of paying for such a transportation is extremely high; it’s at least 80 euros. Carrying a motorcycle will cost as much as a passenger ticket. It is also possible to rent a bicycle. However, not everyone will be able to move around a city, as the relief of Greece is very hilly. Moreover, there are no dedicated bike lanes. Although, car drivers are quite respectful of the two-wheeled members of the road traffic.
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Nature and parks of Greece
Samaria Gorge is the largest in Europe; its length is about 18 kilometers. It is located on the island of Crete that is one of the most picturesque islands in the country. There is the national park of the same name. The gorge was inhabited since ancient times. You can still find the ruins of the temples of Apollo and Artemis; in the 4th century BC, it housed the city of Tarra. The park has a rich flora and fauna. The forest is inhabited by a rare Kri-Kri goat, which can be found only in the mountains of Crete. Among the animals in the park, you can meet badgers, wild cat, marten, and various birds.
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