Central Corfu & the Diapontian Islands

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Much of the country consists of peninsulas and islands in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. It borders Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey. Ancient Greece was one of Europe's first urban civilizations, and the origin of much of the arts, language, philosophy, politics, and sports of western society. The cultural heritage and spectacular mountains and beaches draw tourists from far away. Eighty percent of Greece is mountainous, with Mount Olympus being the highest peak at 2,918 metres. The country consists of nine geographic regions: Macedonia, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Epirus, the Aegean Islands, Thrace and Crete. Few countries can pride themselves on a heritage as important to Western civilization as Greece. A range of first class historic landmarks remind one of the days when the great Greek emperors and writers made their mark on the development of science, literature and democracy. No less than 17 of those monuments are listed as World Heritage Sites. However, the many charming little islands, sandy beaches and picturesque whitewashed coastal towns are at least as much a reason to come for the millions of tourists that this Mediterranean country receives each year.

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The capital of the region is Corfu, an island full of heritage, history, mythology, battles and a strategic point in time of war. For all those reasons the island today is part of UNESCO World Heritage List. Apart from the tourism the region offers also creeks, beaches and small villages worth seeing. You can also rent a boat to enjoy the different maritime protected area and to see some rare animal species like the caretta caretta sea turtle and the turquoise water of the sea.

Ionian Islands

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Cultural Sightseeing in Corfu

Thessaloniki

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Thessaloniki, the Nymph of the North!

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Delicious tips to cure your hangover in Thessaloniki

Milos

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Agkistri

The capital of the region is Ermoupoli of the Syros island. This island offers a nice architecture to discover and of course the beautiful beaches to relax at. If you are looking for some history make sure you stop by Rhodes. In this island you will come across many ruins, castles and chapel. There is also a really old town where you can see the walled fortress of the medieval Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best preserved medieval walled towns in Europe. Impressive on the outside, the Palace of the Grand Masters is not worth the entry fee, so head to the Archaeological Museum. However the most famous places of the region are the islands of Mykonos and Santorini, two beautiful and paradisiac islands.

South Aegean

Attiki

Komotini

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Calling Backpackers! Seaside Campsites in Greece

Mykonos

Skiathos

Larisa

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Explore the party islands in Greece

Athens

Kalymnos

Veroia

Faistos

Volvi

Nestorio

Almyros

Among your priorities should be a visit to the city of Athens to see all the heritage of the ancient greek culture and of course the Parthenon, Greece’s most famous attraction. There are also many more places to see. Do not forget to check the “Modern sites” of Athens such as the Panathinaiko Stadium or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Once you finish sightseeing, give yourself a relaxed day among the beaches on the south of Athens which you can easily reach in a very short time. You can also go on a cruise to see the islands around. The region also offers parks and nature all around the city. Make sure you climb on the hills to see Lycabettus and Pnyx, Philopappos hill and Ardettos hill for one of the best panoramic views of the whole city.

Attica

Irakleio

The region is the center of the Greek mythologie, as in this region you will find the Mount Oeta and Mount Olympus which are the places were the gods in ancient times lived. Capital of the region is Larissa. There is no doubt that this city has to demonstrate a big historical wealth as it is the capital of the oldest region of Greece. Many archeological sites, theaters and castle ruins are waiting for you to explore. The region is also known for hiking and the Olympos National Park and the lost chapel and waterfalls. Meteora is also a place you should not miss to visit during your trip in the region. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, this rock formation will leave you stunned by its natural beauty.

Thessaly

The capital of the region is Kozani, a city full of museums about the Greek folks or Macedonia, and even about the history of the nature in the region. The architecture and parks of the city are also quite impressive. The region is full of lakes that you can explore on a sunny day with the most famous ones the Kastoria lake and Ladon Lake. This last one is the biggest artificial lake that the country has. Additionally, the north of the region has some small mountains that are pleasing to walk through. During the winter the north of the region is covered in snow and ski stations are open to public.

West Macedonia

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Find your festival in Greece

Kassandra

Sithonia

Kentriki Makedonia

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Halkidiki's beach bar paradises!

Naxos kai Mikres Kyklades

Thira

Ikaria

Karpathos

Mytilini

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Explore Greece's remote, natural and nudist beaches

Acharavi

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Corfu and its magical beaches

Lefkada

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The Caribbean of Greece, Lefkada and its sky-colored blue beaches

Ithaki

Sami

Paxoi

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Cruise around in the Ionian Sea

Rethymno

Zagori

Grevena

Volos

Kozani

Pydna-Kolindros

Metsovo

Ioannina

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Mountain bike holiday for the extreme sports’ lovers in Greece

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Samothraki's exotic beauty and its Vathres (Natural Pools)

Aigina

Spetses

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Escape from Athens and spend a weekend on the Argosaronikos Gulf

Heraklion

Chersonisos

Siteia

Anogeia

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Crete and its diverse attractions

Chania

Agios Vasileios

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Exotic beaches in Crete, Greece

Tinos

Patmos

Dorida

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Pallini

Agion Oros

Chios

Chaidari

In this city you can see some huge fortress and its Archaeological Museum, located inside the fortress. The most important monument of the region is Hosios Loukas Monastery, a historical place that is today in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites liste. The region also has a great variety of nature like everywhere in Greece, where you can find your own little beach to enjoy. However, the region also has many mountains, like Mount Parnassus or Mount Giona, and also the Mornos lake in Phocis. But one off the most known places of the region is Thermopylae. It’s a narrow coastal passage very famous, since it’s the place where took place the historical battle that opposed the Spartans with its leader, Leonidas and the Persians ( 300 movies).

Central Greece

Mount Athos

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Greek Monasteries and their idyllic landscapes

Xanthi

Avdira

Those islands include many off greek ancient sites but also creeks and beaches. The capital of the region is Komotini, a city very close to Turkey, thus the majority of the heritage there is mostly muslim. It is the place where you will find the most number of mosques in the entire country. The biggest city of the region is not her capital though, but Alexandroupoli, which is even closer to Turkey. It’s one of the newest cities of the country and it’s a big commercial port. The most touristic place of this city is the Alexandroupolis Cathedral. The region is also famous for its national parks. with its most important one being the Nestos National Park, located in the south of the region. In this park you can find rivers and the Vistonida lake, which you should not neglect to visit.

East Macedonia & Thrace

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Xanthi, the city of the thousand colors!

Archaia Olympia

Korinthos

Argos-Mykines

Messini

Nafplio

Nemea

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Epidavros

The city is again full of ancient archaeological sites such as theatres, castles, and odeon and a church of the old age. One of the most impressive buildings of the city is the Cathedral of Agios Andreas. A part of the city is lately constructed where you can distinguish the Georgiou I Square. If you are looking some smaller villages you will need to go more to the north of the region. Astakos and Mytikas are two small fishing villages where you can try to rent a boat and explore the Ionian sea. If you are looking for some beaches the best places of the region are in in the center of the region with the most famous one being the Kalogria Beach.

West Greece

Tripoli is the capital of the region and it is located in the central part of Peloponnese. This region is really famous for the beautiful coastline that surrounds it. Not only that, but also a big legacy of plenty of flock that lived in the region. One of the most impressive city of the region is Sparta. In this city you will find museums about about the old spartans and also  Mystras, an old forteresse of the spartans, which is today part of  UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is also an other really old town in the region called Corinth. In this city you can feel all the ancient legacy of the region with the temple of Apollo, the ancient theatre and the Glauke Fountain.

Peloponnese

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Explore the Peloponnese

Amorgos

Zakynthos

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Diving and snorkelling experiences & courses under the Greek sea

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Explore Santorini and its unique beauty

Paros

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Honeymoon Islands and activities in Greece

Rhodes

As the name suggests, this is a large region of eastern France, fronting the entire border with Germany and Luxembourg, and significant portions of the Belgian and Swiss borders, too. It is unsurprising that everything of the region's culture, from the architecture and languages, to the food and wine, is a pleasing mix of Gallic and Germanic. Visitors come to explore the battlefields of the Ardennes and Verdun, to quaff glasses of champagne, gobble up quiche and sauerkraut, hike or bike the Vosges, or to glide lazily down the mighty Rhine. Devotees of gastronomy know it for its famous 'Wine Route' and come to taste the famous Rieslings and Gewürztraminers, but it is also renowned for its sauerkraut, sausages and other dishes that are reminiscent of the neighbouring Germany. The region is also renowned for an other  gastronomy speciality, the leading product of course being none other than the famous champagne, synonym of luxury and festivities the world over. Travellers seek out the region to amble through its small medieval towns, go walking along its plains interspersed with forests and valleys, or take a tasting tour of its legendary champagnes.

Grand Est

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Explore the capital of Dodecanese, Rhodes

Kavala

Pangaio

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Discover the picturesque city of Kavala

Alonnisos

Skopelos

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Day Cruise in Sporades; Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos

Nea Propontida

Nea Zichni

Neo Karlovasi

Penteli

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A mystical and mythological experience; Discover the Greek caves

Zacharo

Agios Nikolaos Crete

Almopia

Istiaia-Aidipsos

Lesbos

Dytiki Lesvos

Sterea Ellada

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Thermal and therapeutic natural springs in Greece

Tyrnavos

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Carnival in Greece

Pyli

Amyntaio

Zagora-Mouresi

Naousa

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Discover the best winter destinations and activities in Greece

Madrid

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Spain is famous for its friendly inhabitants, relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and world-famous folklore and festivities, and its history as the core of the vast Spanish Empire. The most popular beaches are the ones along the Mediterranean coast and on the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, for hiking, the mountains of Sierra Nevada in the south, the Central Cordillera and the northern Pyrenees are the best places. Historically, Spain has been an important crossroads: between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, between North Africa and Europe, and as Europe began colonizing the New World, between Europe and the Americas. As such, the country is blessed with a fantastic collection of historical landmarks. The Spanish are very passionate about their cuisine, based on great food and wine. Spanish food can be described as quite light with a lot of vegetables and a huge variety of meat and fish.

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The rich collections of its museums, the Prado and the Queen Sofía, in themselves make the city worth a visit. In the immediate vicinity of the city, in its close suburbs, you can experience the tranquillity of small historic towns like the medieval Chinchon. As one of the economic drivers of the country, certainly in the service industry and the administrative sector, the zone fully assumes its status of capital region.

Community of Madrid

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Madrid, a guide to the city’s alternative cultural centers

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The best foodmarkets (Mercados) in Madrid

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Explore Madrid’s downtown neighbourhoods

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Madrid’s local festivities and celebrations

Pamplona

As the third largest city in Spain, Valencia is a vibrant and colourful metropolis located on the  country's sunny east coast. With its vibrant beaches, delicious paella (where the famous dish originated from), and stunning architecture, Valencia is the perfect place to explore and have some fun!

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Seville

Haro

Buñol

Baztan

Andalusia's cultural treasures make it a strong tourist attraction. It's economy - badly hurt by the latest economic crisis - is mainly based on tourism and is supported by agriculture and livestock breeding.

Andalusia has made its mark on Spain's fine arts, literature and theatre. The art and architecture of this region best shows what southern Spain was like during the Moorish rule. Come see the cultural heritage in Andalusia for yourself, an area where Christians, Jews and Muslims coexisted peacefully for a long time.

Andalusia

Community of Valencia

Chartered Community of Navarre

Oak and beech forests situated at high altitudes give way to olive trees as one travels towards the plains and hills of the north. Small villages perched high in the mountains, seemingly outside of time, are ideal rest spots for visitors who wish to visit its hidden corners. Lastly, the historical legacy of La Rioja is far from insignificant: the zone is host to a number of monasteries classed as world heritage sites, including one known for having been the home of the first poet in history to write in the Castilian language.

Rioja

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Spain, the country of fiestas and festivals!

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Festivals in Spain; it's more than just music!

As most of us here, I am also passionate with traveling! Nature lover, winter sports addict and Erasmus obsessed, I definitely love working on mobility projects that promote traveling and living abroad as a local! As a result, I do travel a lot and yes, I do have to move every time. Adapting myself into different environments has undoubtedly helped me grow to the multicultural soul I am today. As Parov Stellar says, “I am a traveller momma, I am gonna follow the sun.” Being a native Greek living in Spain, “following the sun” is definitely something I pursue. With a strong background in Communication, Media, and English studies, I am now officially one of itinari’s editors in chief, advising, supervising and editing articles daily before having them published in our platform.

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