Greece - Birthplace Of Western Civilization

Greece is a country in south-eastern Europe consisting of 2 mainland peninsulas and thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. It’s often called the birthplace of Western civilization, and Athens, its capital, retains ancient landmarks including the 5th-century-B.C.E. Acropolis citadel and Parthenon temple.

- John Pereira

Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos. The place is much more than we were taught at school and we have seen in the photos with beautiful sunsets and golden sandy beaches. In Greece, you are in a crossroad of colours and cultures; you feel the strength of history and the warmth of the southern extremity of Europe and you discover the evolutionary course of thought, influence and experience.

You are in a country with a uniquely affluent historical past, whose people, however, do not rest on their laurels and are not stuck in that past. You are in a country that, though statistically small, is huge in its diversity. You see landscapes that have given thousands of postcard images but remain incredibly vivid and of unrivalled beauty. It is a country of beautiful contradictions, a constant journey in time, from the present to the past and back again. Walk through the olive groves, through archaeological sites; move to clusters of islands, go through beaches and mountains and explore the breathtaking scenery.

Top places to visit Santorini

Santorini is a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is famous for its dramatic views, stunning sunsets, the whitewashed houses, and its very own active volcano. Fira, the capital of Santorini, is a marriage of Venetian and Cycladic architecture, whose white cobblestone streets bustle with shops, tavernas, hotels and cafes, while clinging on the edge of the 400 meter (1,300 ft) high cliffs.

Parthenon, Acropolis