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Holiday Rentals Greece Greece is one of the world’s great ancient civilizations, producing many of the world’s foundational technologies and offering massive contributions to philosophy, literature, mathematics, music and more. Modern Greece’s cities stand on the shoulders of these past giants, offering visitors a glimpse of the country’s long history. Even in downtown Athens, the traits that defined the origins of this Mediterranean nation are easy to find.
The Greeks are traditionally a sea-faring people, finding both fortune and ruin across the waters from their homeland. Villages occupy the same coastal lands that saw the launch of historical and mythic fleets. Many maintain a simple way of life, presenting delighted visitors with a taste of another time. Affordable beach hotels and apartments can be found tucked away in coves as yet undiscovered by the masses.
Reenact a historic voyage with sailing tours that take you to sites both historic and sacred. A trip to the Greek isles will let you explore ruins at the outskirts of the ancient Greek empire. Ferries can quickly shuttle you from island to island, or across the ocean to Italy and other Mediterranean destinations. A country penetrated by several deep bays, no trip to Greece is complete without time spent on the water.
A trip to a busier Greek city will reward visitors with vibrant street scenes filled with traditional markets and punctuated by the work of the ancients. It is no exaggeration to say that most Greek cities are living museums. Many important sites have been picked over by thieves or cataloged for posterity, but surprising new finds continue to be made each year, throwing further light on life as it was thousands of years ago.
Of course, Greece also has its share of actual museums (with air conditioning). Get out of the heat for a couple hours and absorb some of the finest craftwork and artistry found in the western world. Greek sculpture gave the west the visual vocabulary to describe the human form, and continues to be studied by and carry influence with today’s most prominent sculptors.
Outside of the country’s urban centers, white walled homes cluster along the coast in beautiful contrast to the emerald blue of the Mediterranean. Many tourists find wandering in a Greek village’s close, shady streets a welcome break from what may otherwise be a hectic European vacation. Home to convalescents and retirees from throughout Europe, anyone can benefit from a few days spent in relaxation beside the Aegean Sea. |
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