Greece is spread over numerous islands washed by five seas - there is where to swim and sunbathe. The climate is mild, favorable for rest and treatment. The capital of Greece is Athens, the city is so named after the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom.
Athens city
Athens is located in the eastern part of Greece - Attica. They are famous for their history; here, side by side with modernity, antiquity and the churches of the Byzantine era coexist. The most famous landmark is the Acropolis with its masterpieces of ancient architecture, magnificent temples of the 5th century BC. e., the beautiful Parthenon and museums that store unique specimens of ancient Greek sculpture.
All excursion routes pass through Mount Lycabettus, on which stands the picturesque Byzantine church of St. George. To visit the temple, you need to climb to a height of 227 m above sea level. After such a rise, it will not be superfluous to refresh yourself, which means it is high time to visit the old district of Plaka, countless taverns with national food and souvenir shops await travelers here.
Greece hotels
Tourism is developed in Greece, hotels of different levels are at the service of travelers. In the center of Athens, near the Acropolis, there is a wonderful hotel with 288 rooms - Royal Olimpic. Rooms are equipped with shower or bath, air conditioning, internet, satellite TV. The hotel houses: a chain of shops, a beauty salon, a restaurant, a bar, a rooftop pool. For tourists who prefer active holidays, there is a fitness center.
Near Omonia Square stands the modern and comfortable Stanley Hotel. The hotel guests are in a very advantageous position - they do not need to spend a lot of time for sightseeing. The administration of the hotel made sure that the tourists relaxed carefree, without worrying about the safety of money and jewelry. All rooms have safes. There are three bars and a tavern with national cuisine at the guests' service.
Lovers of silence will love the small, cozy hotel Ionis, located near the National Museum. The hotel rooms are comfortable, with TVs and air conditioning. An excellent option for recreation and business meetings is the Astir Palace Hotel, located in the private domain of the Vouliagmeni Peninsula, 25 km from the center of the capital of Greece. The hotel complex consists of three buildings, which have both rooms and bungalows. It offers vacationers a yacht club, beaches, indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis court, a disco bar.
In the eastern region of Attica, near the sea, the Marathon Beach Hotel is located. The hotel offers cozy rooms with sea views, outdoor pools filled with sea water. Active guests can play table tennis or visit the tennis court. Those interested in folk traditions can take part in a folklore party or listen to Greek music.
Tourist Greece attracts with ancient monuments, the opportunity to get acquainted with national traditions, wonderful beach holidays. In addition, "felting" on the beach can be interspersed with excursions to historical sites.
