Small well-groomed paths link Megalochori (or Milos), Skala, Metoxi and Limenaria with all the main historical and natural objects. You can reach all the beaches on foot, except those, where you can get only by the sea. There are wonderful picturesque beaches on the island. A secluded Dragonera beach with pebble bottom and crystal water, Aponisos with unusual blue green water, small and romantic Chalikiada and …
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First of all, try to find a greek village salad on a menu. Horiatiki salad is known as Greek salad, but locals don’t use this name. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, olives and onion are usually served with local cheese. Be sure to taste melitzanosalata. It is a delightful dish made of roasted eggplant, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. Tzatziki is a famous Greek food. It is made of salted strained yoghurt or diluted …
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A typical Greek day starts with coffee and cigarettes.A Greek wakes up at 8 o’clock, has a cup of coffee, which is the most popular drink in Greece, then he go to work, works till 2 o’clock and has siesta till 5 o’clock. Try to plan your holiday, because almost all the cafes and shops are closed during the period of siesta. Locals spend this period of time sunbathing on a beach or sleeping at …
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Fans of scuba diving will be mesmerized by Mariza Beach. It is a rocky beach surrounded by gorgeous pines. As there is no sand, water is always transparent and clean in this part of the island. It is hard to find a more suitable place for scuba diving and snorkeling. Comfortable location is one more advantage of Mariza. Moreover, there are interesting historical landmarks nearby. Besides beachside entertainment, …
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If your child wants to communicate with animals, you can visit the local stables. There are several of them on Agistri, due to the fact that horseback riding is incredibly popular here. It is obvious because horse riding is a perfect way to combine communication with animals with sports exercises and scenery admiring. If your child wants to improve his riding skills, take individual lessons and know the main …
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Olives themselves are also popular in Greece. They are sold in many variations. Try them during your holiday and then buy olives which you liked most. Olives have a long shelf life, so you easily bring them home. The best place where you can buy them is a local market. Canned olives can be found in every local supermarket. They are sold with different toppings for every taste. Olives are not only tinned fruit …
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Greece - moving around the country
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The busiest and most basic routes are air-conditioned. However, in remote regions, the bus service operates old vehicles. Buses from villages outside the resort areas run daily. The most remote settlements are serviced only 1-2 times a week. The cost of a bus ticket is about 4 euros per 100 kilometers. It is worth noting that most of the Greek cities are quite small, and they can be easily walked. Therefore, it makes sense to spend money on buses only for traveling between cities or for moving within such large cities as Athens, Patra, Thessaloniki or Kalamata. The railway is an alternative to buses. However, it is worth noting that the railroad doesn’t go through all regions of mainland Greece. Before Olympic Games, the country has repaired the roads and slightly expanded the route. Trains in Greece are represented by two classes. The difference between the first and second class that connect towns, is quite insufficient. Travelers don’t have to wait for the special comfort.
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Nature and parks of Greece
Vikos-Aoos National Park is also located in the Pindus Mountains, but it has a different terrain. The park includes Vikos Canyon, Aoos Gorge, and Mount Timfi. The place is unique in its beauty and features of the landscape. The gorge is even included in the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest in the world. The glacial Dragon Lake is on the slopes of Mount Timfi. According to local legends, in prehistoric times, these lands were inhabited by dragons, who fought. They threw rocks and stones at each other. This is how the unique relief of the park was created. Besides a huge number of amazing animals and plants, you can meet unusual settlements in the mountainous region of Zagori.
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