Europe : Greece

Greece is a country of beautiful contradictions, a constant journey in time, from the present to the past and back again. Greek society dates back to the Minoans in 2000 BC, and since then Mycenaeans, Indo-Europeans, Persians, Macedonians, Byzantines, and many others have left their marks. Today's visitors can trace Greek history from the Palaeolithic period to the Roman era at hundreds of archaeological sites, as well as in the archaeological museums and collections scattered throughout the mainland and the Greek islands.

Greece's abundant natural gifts—indented coasts, imposing rocky massifs, caves, gorges, lakes, rivers, and mild Mediterranean climate—present opportunities to learn about Greece's many striking natural contrasts. From fragrant olive groves to islands to rivers, lakes, waterfalls, gorges, and caves, to rare bird species, to protected animals such as the Mediterranean monk seal and the Mediterranean green loggerhead turtle, Greece's natural beauty is on display and accessible to visitors.

Greece also possesses a wealth of cultural tradition and folklore. Visitors have many opportunities to enrich their travels by attending the various cultural or sports events held in every region of the country, to participate in the festivities that often are connected with enchanting customs and get acquainted with unknown but extremely interesting aspects of Greek folklore heritage.

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