Lying at the crossroads of the East and the West, Asia and Europe, Greece is considered the cradle of civilization. And very rightfully so. The fatherland of Homer, of Hippocrates, of Alexander the Great, is also the place where democracy was born, and along with that the Olympic Games, Western philosophy and literature, ancient tragedy and comedy, as well as a number of fundamental scientific principles. Carrying a millennia-long history, from antiquity through the Byzantine Empire to the present day, it is above all a country of contrasts.
Its rich cultural heritage is juxtaposed to the vibrant pace of contemporary life, while the countryside’s traditional character is equally alluring with the modern ways and ‘colors’ of the big cities. Athens, the big capital with its incomparable range of monuments, offers the visitor everything from vivid urban images to unforgettable nightlife moments.
Greece’s canvass of countless natural beauties is a magnificent composition of alternating landscapes: beautiful islands against crystal blue waters, imposing mountains towering over lush valleys, deep-green forests and canyons, picturesque villages and peaceful little towns.

There are cosmopolitan islands, with frenzied nightlife, destinations for celebrities and VIPs from all over the world.

There are small, quiet islands, where you forget the frantic rhythms of everyday life. There are earthly paradises for those interested in archaeology and architecture or for those to whom traveling means a lot more than just seeing new places; the travelers who want to get acquainted with the traditions, the customs and the natives of the country they’re visiting.

There are places for sports fans and adventurous types, and places those whose ideal vacation is lying on the sandy beaches all day long.

The sure thing is that you will feel rejuvenated after a swim or a dive in the crystal clear waters that you will find everywhere. The variety of the landscape, the secluded bays, the sandy or pebbly beaches, the green hills and the bare rocks with terrific shapes, the blue caves will reward you for the miles that you have travelled to discover them.