Once you step on the land of Greece, then find yourself in the warm embrace of the sun. Greece caressed the sun as no other country in the Mediterranean. Local
landscapes, painted sun - blue bays, white fishing villages, green
olive groves - will seem unreal vivid as if it were a picture of a
skilled artist. No wonder God of heaven - the mighty Zeus, chose his place of residence is Greece, its picturesque Mount Olympus. Truly divine country! Greece
- the cradle of ancient civilization, a world cultural treasure, the
birthplace of the Olympic Games and the great heroes. Within
a few days of vacation you get used to the fact that they are in an
unusual place and stop to distinguish the boundaries between reality and
myth. Out
on the mountain dignify Parnassus, it turns out, having fun with his
muses god Apollo, in the shady grove, Hercules overcame terrible
monster, but rather a source at the foot washed Sibyl destinies -
Oracle. Myths, familiar from childhood, get here are the real numbers, that nothing surprised.
To briefly visit historical monuments of Greece you will need ... a few years. But what is certainly not to be missed, it's the unique monuments of Christian culture and Byzantine heritage. Ancient Greek Orthodox monasteries are reputed guardians of the true faith. The Greek islands are often called "islands of dreams." Do not believe those who will say that the sea somewhere cleaner, brighter than the sun, and the wine taste better. This is the best place on the planet! And no matter you sailed here in their own yacht or a charter plane arrived. After all, the sun and the sea - one at all. Greek beaches (they are in the country as much as 13 676 km!) Are considered the best in the world. 400
Greek beaches awarded with a blue flag - original quality, which honors
only the cleanest and most comfortable place of rest. "Greece has everything!" - Said a colorful hero of Chekhov's story. And I was right! Greece
has everything you need for your perfect holiday: warm sea, the
beautiful sunshine, endless beaches, natural beauty and historical
sites. Throw in comfortable hotels, a developed tourist infrastructure, excellent roads. Do
not forget the infinite kindness of local residents, the colorful folk
festivals with songs and dances, the most useful (and delicious!)
World
food with a tart sweet wine ... you just have to choose your travel
itinerary.
Climate
The climatein Greece -Mediterranean subtropical.Summers are dryand hot, averagedaily temperatures inJuly and August+25-28C.The hottest anddriestmonth - August.Winters are mild,butrainy.The tourist season lastsfrom April to October
Transport
Buses.For long-distancetravel canuse buses,which stopin almost everyvillage.Tickets andschedulehasat any kioskand bus interchanges. Taxi.Toget around the citysuggesta taxi,because thebusesareoften crowded.Taxisare usuallypaidby the meter(average1 km =1 Euro), but sometimespracticed andnegotiated prices(the priceshould be agreedbefore the trip) at nightis a doublerate. Ferries.Plybetween the islands of"flyingdolphins"(hydrofoils)and ferries.On allferriesnecessarily abar, anddeep-watervessels- cabinsand a restaurant.When buyinga ticket, askwhether thefood inits price. A car.Atany airport,a large hotel,car rentalcompanycanrent a car.The price dependson the season,the car classand the influx oftourists (average price -40 euros).Selected companies,please readthe terms ofrentaland insurance
Language
Official language -Modern Greek,in the tourist areasspeak English,German, Frenchand Italian.In hotels andstorescan often be foundmultilingual staff.
Shopping
Shopsin Greeceare open from 9:00to 14:00 (summer -8:30)and from 17:30to 20:30(in summer -to 21:00).In touristshopsareopen until lateseven days a week.As souvenirsfrom Greecebroughtstatuesof marbleand alabaster, stylizedGreekmuseums andexhibits ofarchaeologicalobjects, black andredvases,pottery, laceproducts, embroideryand more. Greece is famous fora goodjersey,inexpensive butvery high qualityleather goodsand, of course,coats,since Greece- is oneof Europe's leadingcenters for the productionof fur products.
