Wonderful weather, picturesque coastline and countless historical sites - all these advantages attracts tourists from different parts of the world. Each year, the Greek resort named Rethymnon accepts tenths of thousands of guests who want to see the priceless heritage of the past and enjoy gentle sunshine and beach rest. Venetian fortress built in the middle of the 16th century is one of the main attractions of the …
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The history of the monastery is rather interesting as a while ago it was a significant cultural establishment, thereafter the monastery played a great role in the War of Greek Independence. The monastery building has been well preserved till present days, today its building is open to public and anyone can walk along its spacious halls and picturesque enclosed courts. The Chrisoskalitissa Monstery which name is …
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The Dr.Fish health center is a popular recreational destination among tourists, this center offers good facilities to rest and recreate as well as various health improving services. Another exciting sort of leisure for tourists is on foot exploration of local parks and wildlife sanctuaries. A necessary spot, many tours running through, is the Biotopoi Nature park, keeping a large collection of rare tropical plants …
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The Maistros Gourmet restaurant is one of the best eating houses of the resort with seafood dishes being the main specialities of the menu. Its customers can either choose treats from a vast assortment of dishes on the menu or order a special dish which will be cooked by chef asap. The Maistros Gourmet eating house features also a perfect wine cellar keeping the vastest choice of wines being able to complement any …
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Each year the city of Rethymno turns into a heart of a bright carnival. The celebration of the carnival falls within the first part of February and lasts till the end of the month. The main feature of the carnival is its original interactive entertaining program. The festival features various exhibitions, concerts, dramatic performances and captivating games being a great fun as for kids so for adults. An established …
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On the coast, one can see a beautiful old lighthouse built in the first half of the 19th century. Although the height of the lighthouse is only 9 meters, it is one of the highest on Crete. At present, it isn't used for its intended purpose. They give guided tours there. There is an observation deck on the top of the tower, as well. In one of the beautiful streets leading to the old town, is located the church of …
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Moving around in Greece - transportation
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Public transport in the country is of high quality. The fare is quite affordable. Buses run not only inside the cities, but also connect all the regions of the mainland. There are buses every day from 5am to 12am. Night routes also run in the big cities and along the most significant roads. Inside the city, it is also possible to move around on trams and trolleybuses. Since 2000, there is a subway in Athens. Underground lines still don’t cover all parts of the capital of Greece. However, the subway is used by local residents and is popular among tourists. There are a lot of taxi services. Unlike European countries, the price of a ride is not too high. The cost of landing is 1 euro;1 km of the way will cost you from 10 to 50 cents, depending on the date, the time of day, and the city. Greece has a well-developed railway network. The express train is very popular. You will find comfort and service in the first class. Second-class cars often don’t have air conditioning and can be quite dirty. It is also possible to travel in a sleeping car.
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