Thessaloniki is a city with rich history and exciting present, full of life and energy. Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece after Athens and is the administrative center of Central Macedonia. Definitely Greece is perfect place for summer vacation and will attract all the visitors with important historical places and Mediterranean culture. Over the years, the city Thessaloniki is the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia, an important commercial center of Byzantium, conquered by the Crusaders was the Turks. It is famous as the birthplace of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Today the city is an important economic, industrial and political center of population size over 800 000 people (including suburbs). Port is of utmost importance for Greece. The major streets, parks and squares provide nice lawns and rows of trees. There are old houses and neoclassical buildings stand alongside modern structures. People from Thessaloniki are known throughout Greece for its courtesy and hospitality. The town is popular with its great kitchen – no one can resist the delicious cakes and pies, do not forget to visit one of the many tavernas offering traditional Greek dishes. The life is the city do not stop until midnight, as the large squares with tavernas are hosting young and old Greeks, who enjoy all the night. Usually it is really hard to find a place in the Thessaloniki tavernas without reservation and you should prepare to meet really different culture.
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The beautiful island of Santorini is located approximately 128 nautical miles from Athens. If you are visiting this beautiful area which is showed of almost every tourist postcard depicting the sea Greece, come here during the summer months. The most convenient airport to land in Athens and then move to the port of Piraeus. From the port can take the ferry that will take you to Sanorini for about 8-12 hours. There is an option to land directly at the airport on the island, but you will save yourself a lot of beautiful scenery, which can be viewed here. The Greeks called the island Thera Santorini yet. Santorini name comes from the name of its patron saint – Saint Irene. Santorini is generally formed in its current size after a huge volcanic eruption in 1650 BC then formed and the huge circular bay around the island, resulting in the discharge about 30 cubic kilometers of fiery lava. After the powerful eruption of the mountain top collapsed, and from the submerged crater formed bay. The pretty theories is the extent of this volcanic event. Then it destroyed the palace of Knossos on Crete. Traces of monstrous explosion have been found in Egypt and the entire east coast of the Mediterranean. According to some researchers Santorini is actually missing Atlantis. After the last major eruption 500 years ago in the middle of the Aegean Sea remain what we see today – Santorini.
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The Capri Island is magnetic and fabulously beautiful. Capri is a neighborhood of the rich and next mere dream. Isle of Capri Resort is a Roman glory and is a modern landmark. There are two options – to love her or hate Capri. If you are fond of natural wonders, legends and the combination of exotic and ancient ruins, this island is right for you. If, however, avoid noisy, densely populated resorts, Greek hotels, restaurants and too many costs, better stay away from him. Just because you land you in Capri, the local atmosphere as you conquer that you will not feel how your wallet thinner, the time is progressing, and you you have left so many places to visit. The mere fact that the great Roman dynasty of Augustus chose Capri as their residence, speaks for itself. Fabric of the old Roman roads, the remains of many Roman villas and archaeological treasures stored will fill your time between shopping tours, tasting local delicacies and wine and dancing in nightclubs. And if the events enough patience to hold a little longer in one place, you have a very real chance to personally see countless stars from show business world who can not pass the case to rest for a day or two in luxury, which offers Isle of Capri. So do not forget your camera!
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Sithonia is the average of the three peninsulas of Chalkidiki peninsula, Greece. Sithonia abundance of charm green with beaches and small sandy coves crystal. Chalkidiki, Greek peninsula with three branches in the Aegean Sea is so close to Sofia, it is worth even to jump up there for a long weekend. And if your soul smoldering nostalgia secluded uninhabited missing beaches of the Black Sea coast – it is the place Halkidiki. Here you’ll find sunny beaches, picturesque coves, fishing villages, campsites and small resorts. And, of course, that fantastic blue of the Greek sky and sea. Lovers of luxury will not be disappointed – five star amenities are at the level offered by the people for whom tourism is essentially an old business and livelihood. Chalkidiki relatively quickly to be reached by car – distance from Sofia to Thessaloniki is 370 km and then follow more per 100 rn to the selected resort. Having overcome secular repair road E-79 to Dupnitsa (which should have been more ready for the Olympics in Athens), the way in Blagoevgrad to tower is repaired, although most places have only two lanes. Crossing the border has luck – may become a matter of minutes, if the queue has accumulated for some reason – to wait an hour or two. After Promachon width of the path is changed – although not a highway, the road is mostly good. After our entry into the EU trip to Greece will become easier and cheaper with the abolition of compulsory insurance green card. Not a good idea to travel to Chalkidiki weekend – Thessalonians as widely exported and can stuck in traffic jams.
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Rhodes is the largest of the islands Dedicanes. It is the easternmost of the major islands of Greece in the Aegean Sea. The island is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Turkey, mainland Greece and Cyprus. Rhodes has many cultural and historical monuments – the Acropolis at Lindos, the Acropolis in Rhodes Town, a museum, the ancient cities of Ialyssos, Kamiros, medieval town of Rhodes, gubernatorial palace post in Rhodes Town shelter and St. Catherine. Actual Monolitos and Critias are Venetian castles. Rhodes is only 50 minutes by catamaran from Marmaris. By the way, the tourists came to Marmaris, it is given a unique chance to get on this island. And it for around 40-50 EUR. Otherwise, other options are by boat or plane from Athens. Direct Rhodes flights are available from many other cities in Europe due to its popularity as a tourist destination. Departs at 09.00 hours are from Marmaris, Rhodes rate of return was 16.00 hours. Person enough time to walk and explore. Rhodes has the shape of the edge of the arrow is 79.7 km long and 38 km wide, with a total area of approximately 1398 km ². Rhodes Town is situated at the northern end of the island, including ancient and modern commercial port. Outside the town of Rhodes can be mentioned Faliraki resort, Lindos, character, Pefkos, Arhangelos, Afandu, Koskinu, embolism, Ataviros, Paradisi and Trianda. The economy of the island revolves around tourism, which is a major source of income.
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The Island of Zakynthos is located in the Ionian Sea in western Greece. It is an administrative region of the country (nom) as his capital bears the same name – Zakynthos. The square of St. Mark “the city can see the Catholic Church and the Museum of Solomos and Kalvos (the most popular poets of Zakynthos). Interesting for tourists are still Dionisios Temple of (patron saint of the island), the Byzantine Museum and the Venetian fortress. Amazing place to visit with many beautiful lagoons, beaches and many lovely places where you can really, really feel like a real king. Really worth to visit these beautiful places, because of Greece’s beaches are among the finest in Europe really, really, are enabling solitude, away from the noisy crowd, but some of the beautiful landscape and natural attractions.
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Ohrid is a city in southwest Macedonia. It is located on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid. Ohrid population of more than 40 000 people. Every year there are several out-festival “Ohrid Summer Festival (theater, music and art),” Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances “and” Balkan Music Square. Ohrid is old and can offer you discover the Ohrid lake, visits to the fortress of Samuel and all other interesting places. You can stay cheaply in some 5-star hotels, at low cost. The architecture of the city is very interesting, diverse and extremely ancient. In every house has maintained the spirit of Macedonia, Serbia, Greece and Bulgaria. It must be borne in mind that the territory of Macedonia has experienced major changes over the years has been the subject of many wars and unrest.
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Greece is a beautiful and picturesque destination for tourism and learning coupon of each stone. Really there is hardly another place in the world, where every rock has history, but destinations are thousands. Thassos is located only 40 minutes by ferry from mainland Greece near the town of Kavala. The island has many favorite resting place for the Bulgarians as the route from Sofia to Thassos is close to the Black Sea. Clean beaches and coastal cliffs and crystal (but quite salty) water with beautiful fish make a great place for sea. Colorful Greek tavernas, where usually you get sat down with ouzo jug of the house complement the pleasure of the rest of Thassos. The island is quite big and the Greek autorities made each stone to have own story, so you will be happy to visit everything and see the beauty of Greece. You can use Car Hire Greece and order your car, without traveling with your own.
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If you want to spend a stormy vacation, filled with passionate adventures, Mykonos Island is the best place for this purpose. It will surpass your wildest fantasies and expectations! Mykonos is an island in South Greece. He is one of the Cycladic Islands located in the Aegean Sea. The chief town bears the same name as the island – Mykonos. There are many attractions – Square Tria Pigadia “and the old port, the summer amphitheater, windmills and specific architecture of the village. Buildings are a maximum of two floors, cube-like and white. Mykonos Island offers many opportunities for fun. Mykonos Island is the most beautiful pearl among the Greek islands. Located between the islands of Tinos and Naxos is part of the Cycladic islands in the Aegean Sea. The island has almost no vegetation and is located at 85 sq.km. Its coastal line is 80 km and the local population is 5 500 people. Chief town of the island is Mykonos, also known as the People – a combination of specific architecture, great fish restaurants, cafes, discos, clubs, boutiques and gift shops. The island is famous for its night life. Center of People known as Little Venice. There are plenty of hotels, houses that are rented, very high standard. Here live the past and modern lifestyle.
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