Greece:
Greece is a country southeastern Europe with thousand of island throughout the Aegean and Lonian sea.The climate of Greece is primarily Mediterranean featuring mild wet winters and hot dry summers,this climate occurs at all costal location including Athens.
Greece is one of the popular destination and attraction in Europe for its rich culture and history in world as well as for its long coastline,many island and beaches.Athens is the capital of Greece which is by far the most visited place by the tourist worldwide.
Greece is famous for its turquoise waters and breathtaking sandy beaches,large variety of landscapes,forest,waterfalls ad mineral springs.Whether you are looking for an organized beach with sunbeds,umbrella,beach bars and taverns where you can party all day long or more secluded beaches with a peaceful environment to sunbath.Greece has one of the richest varieties of wildlife in Europe,among these animals are the Monk Seal,the Loggerhead Sea Turtle and many more.
The Greek language is unique and has continuously been used for more than 5000 years,this makes it the oldest written language still in existence.The countries real name is the Hellenic Republic which is the original word from Greece.Alexander the great one of the history’s greatest warriors and leader for all time was Greek.
You will be surprise that first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C.in Greece.Greece is the leading producer of sea sponges. Greece has more variety of olives than any country in the world as it is the 3rd leading producer of olives. Greece is home to 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Greece is one of the mountainous countries in Europe,80% of Greece is made up on mountain.Greek cuisine is a Mediterranean Cuisine,contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil,vegetables and herbs,grains and bread,wine ,fish and various meat including poultry,rabbit and pork.Greek desserts are characterized by the dominant use of nuts and honey.
Main Attractions
Greece has been the major tourist destination and attraction in Europe for its rich culture and history.Greece has rugged mountains,exotic,pristine beaches with crystal clear waters,green valley,quite lakes and lush forests.Greece has a large variety of landscapes,beautiful town and unique places,which you will not find anywhere else.Greece is the destination which looks right out of fairy tale.
Greece and Greeks will never fail to impress maybe it be any season or any month.Greece will make your vacation extraordinary for sure.So lets explore the main attraction of Greece which is most famous for its historic sites;
- ATHENS
- ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
- SANTORINI
- MYKONOS
- HERSONISSOS
- DELPHI
- CORFU
- METEORA
- CRETE
- RHODES TOWN
- ZAKYNTHOS
- NISYROS
- NAFPLIO
- THESSALONIKI
- PARGA
- KEFALONIA
- CAPE SOUNION
- DELOS
- OLYMPIA
- EPIDAURUS
- MONEMVASIA
- PATMOS
- PRESPA LAKES
Cuisine
Greek food spreads its culinary influence throughout Europe and beyond.Greek cuisine has been influence by both Eastern and Western cultures.Greek cuisine is considered among the finest and healthiest in the world.Greek cuisine is the cuisine of Greece and the Greek diaspora,triad of wheat,olive oil and wine.They basically uses vegetables,olive oil,grains,fish and meat including pork poultry,veal and beef,lamb,rabbit and goat.
Greek food flavor changes with season and geography, so lets explore the favorite mouthwatering cuisine which you don’t want to miss at the time of travelling through Greece;Moussaka is served in almost all restaurants in Greece which is traditional dish that is creamy and juicy.It consist of fried aubergine,minced meat and potatoes, topped with creamy bechamel sauce and baked until golden brown.
Souvlaki is a very popular Greek food which is cooked with seasoned meat and flavored with tzatziki sauce.Yemista is a Greek stuffed tomatoes that comes with vibrant colors and juicy flavor,the stuffing can either with rice and various herbs or it may contain minced meat. Fasolatha is Greece national dish,which is classic white bean soup,consisting of beans,crushed tomatoes,vegetable such as carrots,onion and celery and flavored with thyme ,parsley and bay leaves.Dolmades are typical Greek side dish,made with vine or grape leaves stuffed with herbs, meat ,lemon rice and folded over to create a small which is then steamed.
Sagnaki is an traditional Greek appetizer prepared in 10 minutes using only two ingredients flour and cheese.Keftethes is juicy and crispy Greek meatball which is served with creamy sauce and pita bread.Can’t miss Greek salad which is must with almost with every meal,made of tomatoes, olives,cucumber and large pieces of feta cheese and served with salt ,pepper,vinegar and olive oil.
So the wait is over for the sweet tooth pupils as Greece is full of plenty mouthwatering dishes to start with Galaktobourek sweet custard slices made with the layer of flaky phyllo pastry sprinkled with cinnamon.Loukoumades are small fried doughnuts like balls soak in honey syrup and sprinkled with various topping such as cinnamon and crushed walnuts. Baklava is the most popular food item among all Greek deserts which brings the festive mood contains nuts and butter along with sugar.Halvas is a semolina pudding which is sweetened by syrup and studded with nuts.
Kataifi is the popular Greek desserts made with the especial type of pastry nutty center is rolled inside crisp,thread like strands of pastry, baked and soaked in sweet syrup.Revani is popular moist cake sweetened by simple syrup flavored with orange zest.So are your taste buds salivating after the food tour of Greek cuisine than plan you vacation so that you can’t miss this delicious culinary of Greece.
Shopping
Shopping in Greece has become quite famous in recent years as the Greek market is flooded with the best fashion pieces at the cheapest rates.apart from clothes you can also find produce like fresh olive,carpets,spices and figs in the street markets of Athens.Greece you will find shops galore from mini markets and little shops with traditional products to designer boutiques.
Souvenir shops are the most common shop in Greece,as there you can buy sophisticated Greek souvenirs and local products that will remind you of your holidays.In Greece especially in the big cities like Athens and Thessaloniki you will find vintage treasure such as furniture,piece of art,vintage objects,ornaments and everything you can imagine.Public departmental store in Athens offers a vast section and price range of smartphone,televisions,PC’s, wearable,home and gaming products,audio products,books,toys and children products,music movie,school products,baby products,graphic supplies and more.
In almost every corner of Greece,there are many local shops selling everything you can imagine such as handmade bags and sandals,cosmetic, accessories you name it and find it. Achinos is a Greek organic shop located in Skiathos town offers vegan and gluten free products,herbs,nuts,olive bottles,bottle of wine along with other drinks and much more.Greece produces some of the finest cheese in the world,feta tops the list of Greek,hard and salty cheese,in Psirri district you will find speciality stores selling various cheeses from all over Greece.
Evil eye jewellery is deeply embedded in many culture of Mediterranean choose from evil eye pendants, bracelets,charms and earrings,unique store called Mati in Voukourestiou which carries a huge variety of traditional folk art,but is best known foe its handcrafted evil eye glassware and charms. Greek is also famous for its flokati rugs which is original of off- white color it is said that you not only own an attractive floor cover,but also a little bit of history.So friends grabs your tickets and be ready to shop in Greece and buy the best souvenir for you friends back home and cherish lifelong……WAITING…
