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Places to Visit in Greece

Destinations, Travel Tips - Ross French - January 9, 2016

Check out the following places and include it in your bucket list.

Holidays in Heraklion

Located between the prefectures of Rethymno and Lassithi, on the eastern side of Crete, Heraklion is that the most well-liked region of the island. It hosts several busy places with intense nightlife, as well as Malia, Hersonissos, Ammoudara and Agia Pelagia, but additionally several peaceful family places, notably on the southern side. As Heraklion Greece was the most field where the Minoan civilization flourished, you must not miss a visit to the Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaestos. A drive around Heraklion in island also will bring you to ancient villages, Medieval castles, Byzantine monasteries and nice beach places to relax. This region combines busy resorts and secluded coves.

Minoan Palaces

Holidays in Rhodes

Holidays in Rhodes Rhodes Greece is that the largest and most well-liked island of Dhodhekanisos. With three hundred days of sunshine each year, Rhodes island is usually famous for the romantic Oldcity and also the superb beach resorts. The Old city is among the best-preserved Medieval cities of Europe, with strong walls, a wonderful castle, paved paths and stylish stone mansions. A drive round the island can bring you to brilliant beaches, spectacular look and picturesque villages. A beautiful place is Lindos village with the Acropolis on top. The most holidaymaker places are situated close to Town, however you’ll be able to additionally find several secluded places for total privacy around the island. Holidays in Rhodes are often combined with different Greek islands.

Holidays in Corfu

Corfu Greece is among the foremost lovely and popular islands of the country. Due its robust historical connection to Europe, this was among the first Greek islands to open to tourism. Situated on the north western side of the country, Corfu island incorporates a cosmopolitan feeling combined with a special ancient character. Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Kassiopi and Acharavi are nice traveller places on the northern side of the island, while the inland is dotted with pretty villages and lots of sightseeings. Aprrt from the marvelous beaches, the highlight of the island is that the Old city with the characteristic Venetian style. Holidays in Corfu are often combined with other Ionian islands, such as Paxi.Corfu

Holidays in Kefalonia

The largest island of the Ionian Sea, Kefalonia could be a terribly charming place. Though it’s developed over the last years as a family destination, beach places in Kefalonia island never get crowded due to the large size of the island. Mostly famed for the exotic beaches, as well as Myrtos, Antisamos, Lourdas and Skala, the island was chosen for photography the Hollywood movie Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. Apart from swimming, Kefalonia Greece conjointly has several places to see, from picturesque villages to Medieval castles and exquisite monasteries. Fiscardo is that the most cosmopolitan place with a port that receives several yachts each summer. Other nice villages to go to throughout your Kefalonia holidays are Argostoli, Sami and Assos.

Holidays in Zakynthos

Zakynthos, or Zante, is among the foremost lovely and popular islands of the Ionian Sea. Set south of Kefalonia, it is world famous for the crystal beaches and also the intense nightlife, that makes it a frequent destination for the youth. Navagio is that the most illustrious beach of Zakynthos island, with the golden sand and also the exotic blue waters. Don’t miss a boat trip to Navagio and also the Blue Caves throughout your Zakynthos holidays. Wonderful beaches in Zakynthos Greece are also Vassilikos, Gerakas, Spiantza and different places on the southern side. Due to their soft sand and clean water, these beaches are used as breeding spots for the loggerhead sea turtle known as the Caretta-Caretta.Zakynthos

Holidays in Chania

The westernmost side of Crete, Chania may be a mesmerizing place for vacations. The city may be a romantic place to walk around, with Medieval architecture, elegant mansions and an exquisite Venetian port, the foremost popular spot of the city. In close distance to Chania city, there are several traveller beaches and hotels. However, you must not additionally miss excursions around the regionto find the fabulous spots of Chania: Balos, Elafonissi, Paleochora, Sfakia, Falassarna and Samaria Gorge. All beaches have crystal water and every one offers a unique expertise, from the foremost traveller to the foremost secluded beach. The natural beauty of the area is exciting.

Have fun!


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