Diving amateurs may join a school of underwater swimming and scuba diving and in several tutorials master the basics of the diving. Expert divers are offered to rent all the necessary gears and equipment. The assistants of the rental center also organize tours for divers to the most popular diving destinations of the island. The most popular among youth is the Paranga beach which offers its visitors a vast choice …
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The same popular and interesting for tourists is the Kikis Tavern restaurant. The restaurant is elegant and warm and due to its inimitable atmosphere, romantic ambience and excellent quality of treats the place has gained popularity among travelers. By its decoration and appearance the restaurant resembles a cozy tavern or porter house, its hall is decorated with massive wooden furniture and original décor items. …
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Mykonos has recently become one of the most tolerant resorts for LGBT persons. Here, they can not only vacation in a comfortable atmosphere, but also enjoy various entertainments. During the year, a lot of themed LGBT festivals are held. Every year, they are visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. One of the main LGBT festivals is XLSIOR that is annually held in August. During it, fiery parties and …
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The most visited cultural center on the island is the Ethnographic Museum, located in the historical Kastro. The museum is housed in an old two-storey building, with six halls for its exhibits. The visitors of the museum can see collections of antique ceramics, national clothes and furniture, which local craftsmen made by hand hundreds of years ago. The museum contains a very interesting collection of …
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Anyway, the south coast is famous for its wonderful beaches because it is more sheltered from the wind. If you travel with children and prefer active pastime, you should visit the Platis Gialos Beach (Πλατύς Γιαλός). Divers gather on the Psarrou Beach (Ψαρρού) that is famous for its clean water. In the south, there is the Agrari Beach. It is a calm and peaceful place where you can swim and …
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The Narcissus Olive Oil Shop offers wonderful olive oil of the local production and natural oil-based cosmetics. Visitors can also have a wide choice of food specialties as a supplement to traditional souvenirs. The FW Bags specializes in designer handmade handbags and is primarily targeted at women too. Here, they can choose small handbags and clutch bags of genuine leather. There are also accessories for …
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Greece - moving around the country
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The largest airport in Greece is the air harbor of Athens, which is located near the capital. The airport annually serves not less than 15 million passengers. There are two terminals - eastern and western. There are duty-free shops, as well as comfortable and colorful restaurants with local and European cuisine. The next largest airport is Macedonia, which is located in Thessaloniki. This air harbor welcomes about four million passengers a year. To the date, there is only one terminal. However, the growing tourist activity pushes the airport reconstruction and the construction of a second terminal. It should be noted that the railway lines are laid to this airport, so you can get to it not only by taxi or by bus, but by train too.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Greece
On January 8, Greece celebrates the Women's Day. On this day, women change roles with men. Latter should spend all day at home and do household chores, including cleaning, cooking, and home assignments with children. At this time, their wives go to bars and places where they can meet their friends. Ladies can spend the whole day with fragrant coffee. There are no common worries and problems. Most cafeterias in Greece are managed by the same families for many years. Mostly men run restaurants. Therefore, women manage to try a fundamentally new role on this day. The summer solstice on June 23 is peculiarly celebrated. At night, the Greeks perform mysterious rituals and burn flowers collected specifically for this holiday in May. In such a manner, they drive evil spirits away from their families. It’s also common to augur the future at night.
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