Greece — A World of Destinations

Greece is a country of remarkable and delightful contrasts. It offers a constant journey through time, a world of destinations admired and adored globally.

The islands are the main characteristic of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture and tradition. Greek sovereign land includes 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. This is a truly unique phenomenon for the European continent.

Awe-inspiring sea and mountain juxtaposition takes you by surprise, while the past reverberates in the living traditions of a country that guarantees you a beyond-any-expectation experience no matter how many times you visit it.

Culture

Greek culture is one of the most emblematic in the world. The habitation of Greece from deep prehistory, the miracle of classical Greek culture, the glory of Byzantium, and the country’s modern history excite the imagination.

Greece is truly a vast exhibition area in which centuries, influences and everyday life are intermingled. Whoever has the chance to visit a small Greek island will surely observe the continuation of culture as even daily utensils are identical to those found in museum showcases.

Archaeological research and collective practice never cease in Greece. Treasures from another era are continually coming to light, and we gain a wider understanding of the historical evolvement of the Greek world with every new discovery. The wealth, depth and significance of this lasting Greek culture are on display in countless museums scattered across the country. Museums are arks of memory, and memory in Greece reaches far back in time.

Gastronomy

Greek gastronomy has recorded a history of around 4,000 years, with special characteristics based on pure and unique quality goods produced on Greek land. In fact, it was Archestratos who wrote the first cookbook in history (330 B.C.).

In Greek nutritional tradition, the gustative result blends harmonically with the high nutritional value. Dozens of scientific studies have shown the positive effect of a balanced Greek diet on a person’s health, beauty and longevity. In addition, the nutritional culture of the Greeks has traditionally added an extroverted social dimension to the table, combining gustative satisfaction with recreation and communication, and thus maintaining even today some overtones from ancient feasts.

Greek olive oil deserves a special note. It accompanies almost all Greek dishes, is used abundantly in most of them, is of excellent quality and is very good for your health. It is also known that artificial cultivation of vegetables is not carried out due to the mild Greek climate. Consequently, most vegetables are cultivated in natural ways and therefore maintain their aroma and flavor. You will be happy and content after tasting a Greek tomato, cabbage, carrot, onion, parsley and garlic. At the same time, you should not forget the rich flavor and aroma of fresh Greek fruits, such as grapes, apricots, peaches, cherries, melons, watermelons, and more.