The first destination we will explore is Greece. Along with it's breathtaking scenic views, Greece is rich in history and culture, some of which will be explained below.
The land area of greece is 50 949 square miles on which approximately 10 million people currently reside.
Approximately 16.5 million tourists visit Greece each year. Tourism makes of about 16% of the country's GDP.
The city of Athens has been inhabited for over 7000 years making it one of the oldest cities in Greece. It is also in Athens that ideas of democracy, Western philosophy, Olympic Games and mathematical principles were first founded.
Greece has more than 2000 islands, namely Mykonos, Santorini, Lefkada and many others.
Duration and price of flight from Montreal to Athens, Greece
What to See when Traveling to Greece
The Acropolis
When traveling to Athens, the Acropolis is an important historical site to visit. Toursits may either take a tour or venture through the monument on their own.
The Acropolis was designed by architects Kallikrates and Iktinos to be the home of the giant statue of Athena. It took over 9 years to build, and remains one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
Acropolis of Athens
Elafonissi Beach
When in Greece, relaxation and taking advantage of beautiful clear water beaches must be on the agenda. The above beach, located in Crete, is famous for its clear waters and pink sand beaches.
Elafonissi Beach
The Islands
Greece is equally famous for its multitude of different islands. Greece's most famous islands are Mykonos (pictured above), Santorini, Hydra, Kos and others. The nightlife and vibrancy of the islands make of them an excellent addition to a Greece vacation.
Fun Fact: Deep blue colors are often associated with Greek architecture as the Greek believe that blue is a color that will drive away the "Evil Eye".
Greek Islands
