| A staple throughout history, Greece is a country filled | | | | World Records. |
| with stories and landmarks that have remained for | | | | Looking for a little water time? Head to the beaches |
| many centuries. This fact is not lost on the 15 million | | | | of Crete. These beaches are some that many |
| or more people that visit this country each year. | | | | European visitors have tried to keep as a secret for |
| If you are thinking of planning a trip to the area here | | | | their own enjoyment for many years. |
| is some advice to make sure you get the most out | | | | If you want to make a difference while in Greece |
| of your Greece vacation. | | | | and are attached to the oceanfront, there is an |
| To start your holiday in Greece, you must visit the | | | | organization called the ARCHELON Sea Turtle |
| Acropolis. This locale has been depicted hundreds of | | | | Protection Society that is always looking for |
| times in pictures, books, and movies. This is an area | | | | volunteers. They need people who will help them |
| where legends were born and geniuses gathered. | | | | monitor the nesting habits of the sea turtles every |
| Just below the Acropolis is the city of Ancient Agora. | | | | summer. |
| While in ruins, walking through the area that is over | | | | There are also events you can take part if to do as |
| 2,500 years old lets you tread on the same ground | | | | the Grecians do is you choose to vacation at the |
| as Plato and Socrates. | | | | right time of year. Here are some to consider. |
| Discover Greece from the air. There is no better | | | | If music is your escape from the world, the |
| way to really take in the historic city of Athens than | | | | Rockwave festival is held every summer. It is a |
| by seeing the whole thing, at once, by air. There are | | | | three-day event in which three stages are constantly |
| many helicopter tours available that will give you a 30 | | | | heralding music. One stage features metal, one |
| minute ride in the skies over Athens, pointing out all | | | | showcases rock, and another plays dance music. |
| the landmarks you won't want to miss. | | | | Try out a local sporting event. If you're there in |
| It's worth the time to make a stop at the National | | | | football season (soccer for Americans) you may |
| Archaeological Museum with a wide selection of | | | | want to try to attend a Hellenic National League |
| historical antiquities. It is regarded as one of the | | | | football game. Be sure you're up for it. Football fans |
| world's best museums. | | | | in this area are passionate about their sport and may |
| If you are looking for a great outdoor experience | | | | even storm the field if they don't like an official call. |
| while on your holiday in Greece, bring your hiking | | | | If you are the athletic type, head to Greece in |
| shoes and take a stroll down the Vindos Gorge. This | | | | November and strap your running shoes on. This is |
| Northern Greece location is the deepest canyon in | | | | when the Athens marathon is run, on the same route |
| the world, as recorded by the Guinness Book of | | | | as the Olympic marathon. |