As in a fairy tale: TOP-10 heavenly corners of Greece

Melissani's Cave

Melissani is a beautiful place! It is a cave on the eastern shore of the island of Kefalonia, 2 km from the port town of Sami. Inside there is a lake. The water in it is so clean that boats with tourists seem to soar above the void. The bottom can be considered in full detail! The lake is salty, and its depth reaches 14 meters. They say that Lake Melissani is almost 20 thousand years old. At the same time found a cave recently - in the 50's. last century. According to guides, the best time for a tour of Melissani - a sunny afternoon: then you will see how the rays penetrate through turquoise water. By the way, all this beauty is the work of nature!

Cave swim costs 7 euros per person.

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Meteora Monasteries

Seeing the monasteries of Meteora, tourists with admiration say: Eighth Wonder of the World !. Such a high score is not an exaggeration at all! The attraction is in the mainland Greece, 350 km from Athens. Meteora (& Mu; & gt; & lt;/RTI & gt; & lt; o & gt; & gt; a) in translation from Greek is hanging, soaring in the air. It's simply incomprehensible to the mind, as in the XIV-XV centuries on such steep rocks such grandiose constructions were built! But the monks could. On the rocks there are both male and female monasteries. The bus does not take them to them, stopping at the foot of the mountains. Next you have to climb the stone stairs. However, the effort is worth it - the beauty is indescribable!

Entrance to each of the monasteries will have to pay 3 euros per person.

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Zakynthos Island (Zakynthos)

Zakynthos (Zakynthos) is another paradise on the map of Greece. Most postcards and magnets depict Navagio Bay, the most advertised place of Zakynthos. The island is famous for its clean beaches and crystal clear sea. Do you want to know where this amazing view of the bay opens? It's easy - go up to the observation deck and take off your cards. And be sure to meet with the local inhabitants - the giant tortoises of the carriage-carriage.

By car from Athens to Zakynthos go more than five hours (324 km). On weekdays, buses run from the capital of Greece.

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Lake Vouliagmeni

Vouliagmeni is a lake on the shore of the Saronic Gulf. It also deserves the title of one of the wonders of the world! You can swim here all year round, because the thermal springs do not allow the water to cool down even in winter. And at the bottom - a lot of tunnels with a total length of 4.3 km. One of the underground tunnels is the largest in the world: 800 m long and almost 80 m deep. Needless to say, the water in Vouliagmeni is clean, and around it there is a continuous sight!

This is a great place for relaxation and photo sessions, only 20 km from the center of Athens. You can get here from the city by bus. Admission ticket for adults costs 9-10 euros.

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Rhodes Island

The island of Rhodes will please any tourist. Exquisite landscapes, clean beaches, cities with ancient history and narrow streets, an excellent climate - in general, absolute harmony! The only negative is the crowds of tourists in the season.

Aircraft from Athens to Rhodes fly all year round; the journey time is 50 minutes. Also, the island can be reached by ferry from the port of Piraeus.

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Corinthian Channel

The Corinthian channel is the largest in Greece. It is located in the south of the mainland of Hellas, connecting the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean and Corinthian Gulf of the Ionian Sea. The channel is impressive for its scale - it's not for nothing that it was built almost 10 years ago! The height of limestone walls reaches 76 m, and the width of the canal is 25 m. For a long time, merchant ships cruised through it, and now they are mostly admired by travelers. The city of Corinth is located 82 km from Athens.

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Santorini Island

Who has not heard of the most romantic Greek island of Santorini? White houses, blue roofs and blue-blue sea around. This is the closest to the sea part of Santorini - the coastal village of Oia. It is considered the most picturesque place of the island. On narrow streets lovers can wander around the hand, admiring the sunsets.

Ferries travel from Athens to Santorini (6-10 hours enroute) and planes fly (less than an hour on the way).

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Beach of Porto Katsiki

The beach of Porto Katsiki on the island of Lefkada is considered one of the best in the world. It is surrounded by white cliffs. They are worth climbing to do a couple of dozen bright photos. The sea here is affectionate, blue, and in it - a lot of fish and octopuses. The shore was strewn with pebbles. But keep in mind: you will not be able to retire, Porto Katsiki has long been equipped for tourists. But here there are beach umbrellas, sun loungers, cafes and massage rooms.

From Athens, it's better to fly by plane - on the spot you'll be in an hour.

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Mykonos Island

Mykonos Island does not need advertising. He is primarily associated with a prestigious, expensive holiday. But someone hangs out, but someone enjoys the local color. There are small rocky hills, white houses, narrow streets (almost like Santorini), windmills, many temples and beaches. And the sea and the underwater world are simply unforgettable! Only 30 minutes of summer from Athens - and you are in paradise!

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Simi Island

Simpatichnenko - so you can briefly describe Simi, the Greek island in the Aegean Sea. His colorful houses seemed to be perched on each other. The banks of Symi are famous for restaurants and taverns, where they serve freshly caught fish and seafood.

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