Best travel destinations in Greece
Faliraki – popular seaside resort village on the island of Rhodes | Greece
When you hear ‘Faliraki’, you probably immediately think ‘party’ and you’d be right – it’s described as ‘unapologetically fun’. Situated just 14km from Rhodes town on the beautiful island, it’s the party resort of the island famous for being particularly popular with the Club 18-30s crowd. Faliraki boasts an impressive 5km of sand. The area [...]
Ancient Palace of Knossos – the legendary site of the Theseus | Greece
Lying 5km south of Heraklion in the valley of the river Kairatos, the Palace of Knossos is the legendary site of the Theseus fighting the Minotaur in Greek mythology. With construction beginning as early as 2000 BC (according to legend), the building is very important to Minoan culture and history. After its initial build, allegedly [...]
Corfu Island – extremely popular tourist destination | Greece
Based in the Ionian Sea, Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian Islands. Located just off the west coast of mainland Greece, the island is an extremely popular tourist destination. It’s obvious why when you consider that it enjoys a wonderful climate and features some delightful beaches. Corfu is very green compared to other [...]
The Acropolis of Athens – the best known acropolis in the world | Greece
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the best known in the world. The flat topped rock rises 150 meters above sea level in the city of Athens and has a surface area of about 3 hectares. ‘Acropolis’, when translated, means ‘high city’ and would be referred to in English as a ‘citadel’. The Parthenon [...]