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Greece, [ a] officially the Hellenic Republic, [ b] is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and ...
Ancient Greece usually encompasses Greek antiquity, as well as part of the region's late prehistory (Late Bronze Age). It lasted from c.1,200 BC – c. AD 600 and can be subdivided into the following periods: Greek Dark Ages (or Iron Age, Homeric Age), 1,100–800 BC. Archaic period, 800–490 BC.
Topographic map of Greece. Greece is located in South Eastern Europe, bordering the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a peninsular country, with an archipelago of about 3,000 islands. It has a total area of 131,957 km 2 (50,949 sq mi), [ 6] of which land area is 130,647 km 2 and internal waters (lakes and rivers) account for 1,310 km 2.
7. Corfu, Ionian islands. Image: Calin Stan / Unsplash. The main island of the Ionian islands, Corfu is one of the most beautiful and hidden parts of Greece. The island’s dreamy landscape of lush mountains and cobalt blue waters is believed to have inspired Shakespeare’s last play, The Tempest.
From craggy mountains to dreamy beaches, Greece’s largest island Crete boasts a magnificent collection of natural attractions worth adding to any Greece itinerary, though there’s a particular standout for those looking for the perfect place to suntan—a rare pink sand beach. Here’s the lowdown on Elafonisi’s pink sand beach and why you ...
For a fuss-free introduction to Naxos, hop on a bus tour to explore the island and experience top attractions such as the ancient Temple of Demeter, the Archaeological Museum of Apiranthos, and the church of Agios Georgios Disasoritis. You can also see Greek mythologies come to life on a Naxos mythology tour.
Sarakiniko Beach is one of the most stunning and unique attractions in Milos, Greece. Its white volcanic rocks and turquoise waters create a lunar landscape that will take your breath away. Learn more about this natural wonder, how to get there, what to do and see, and what other travelers have to say about it on Tripadvisor.
Greece has 19 properties in Greece inscribed on the World Heritage List, 17 of which are cultural sites and two ( Meteora and Mount Athos) are mixed, listed for both their natural and cultural significance. The first site added to the list was the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae, in 1986. The next two sites listed were the Archeological ...