subject: Feel Quiet And Indulge In At The Glorious Hideaways In Halkidiki For Your Perfect Land Of The Gods V [print this page] Go to Dodecanese Islands; your Greece Vacations
In the northeastern part of the Aegean lies the island complex of Dodecanese which is one of the most challenging Greece Vacations to go to in the region because of its barren and rugged terrain. Agathonisi is an islet north of the Dodecanese island chain with a tiny population that lives off natures bounty through fishing and animal farming while the lovely bays here also provide safety for fishing vessels anchored because winds cant penetrate the rocky hills; come here if you desire a peaceful vacation. The people of Kalymnos Island value sponge-fishing so much that it has become a part of their tradition to give fishermen a farewell party when sponge season begins and welcome them back with another celebration; its an enjoyable affair to participate in after youve seen old churches and castle ruins in a place that will surely make any sport fishing enthusiast excited. The island of Astypalia is littered with old churches, and medieval ruins that attract a lot of tourists together with windmills and small houses that make for an enchanting island experience. Island life can be experienced first-hand if you decide to visit the Dodecanese Islands.
Greece Vacations in Olympia
Olympia has long been famous for being the site of the first Olympic Games were held and it also has a lot of archeological sites from different periods that you can visit. Have a memorable Greece Vacations by visiting the temples built to honor the Greek gods and goddesses and the site of the ancient Olympic Stadium. Come during the months of July to September to attend the Ancient Olympia Festival where concerts and performances are being held at the Floka Theater. The Olympion Asty Hotel is a 4 star hotel situated on a hill with the view of the valley of Alfeios River and the Ionian sea and Kiparissia Bay and all rooms are fitted with big beds, refrigerators, television and air conditioning facilities for that comfortable stay. The Hotel Athina has a swimming pool that you can use to unwind after which rest in your well-appointed room furnished with a television, air conditioning and bathrooms. Overlooking the Kronion Hill with 65 guest rooms that are maintained to give comfort to weary guests, the Olympia Palace is surely a nice place to stay.
Beautiful Delphi and Greece Vacations
Once touted as the center of the earth, a junction where heaven and earth meets, Delphi is a Greek destination you want to include as part of your Greece Vacations. Mount Parnassus should be your destination if you love skiing during winter or if a hike across lush forests is your thing; maybe youll feel the magic of the mountain. Aside from the Acropolis in Athens, the Temple of Apollo is the most sought after place in Greece due to the Oracle of Delphi which once resided there, answering peoples queries about their fortunes; even today many believe in its divinity and its link to the god Apollo. If you want further proof of the affinity of the ancient people to the oracle, visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum to see the artifacts discovered in the Temple of Apollo which are mostly sacrificial offerings to the gods. The argument of it being the center of the earth is moot but Delphi is one Greek town you will not regret visiting.
Greece Vacations and Crete Island
The birthplace of Zeus, Crete Island, should never be left out if Greece Vacations are in your agenda as the countrys biggest island is also one of the favorite destinations of tourists from around the world. Greece was an ancient power and scattered across its territories are ruins like the Palace of Knossos in Crete Islands where among the fascinating things tourist can see are the remnants of the worlds first flush toilet. If Venetian architecture fascinates you, visit Chania which was once invaded by Arabs and Turks and there are still structures standing that were built in those times; this makes a shopping trip here more fun, especially in the districts near the port. Agia Galini in Rhetymno Island is a charming coastal village fronting the Libyan Sea where travelers can roam their way around in cobblestone pathways and see old houses perched on top of on another where a magnificent view of the entire coastline can be seen. Go back in time while having the time of your life in Crete Island.
