Monday 14 November 2011

Attractions in Greece - Where to Go and What to See in Greece

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Depending on whereabouts you go there are plenty of attractions in Greece to keep everyone more than occupied and even better a lot of them do not cost anything for you to go and enjoy.

If you are looking for a wonderful mix of modern-day meeting old world traditions, ancient history and mythology then Parga on the Greek mainland has some of the most superb attractions in Greece that you can hope to find.

You do not have to go far to experience the legacy left by previous invaders with the ruins of a 14th Century Venetian castle overlooking the harbor entrance high up on the hill which is very well worth the climb and not just for the fantastic views and scenery.

Also, a bit further around the coastline is Ali Pashas castle and you can either walk or (and I can thoroughly recommend this way of getting there) make use of the Parga train (think tractor decked out to resemble a train and you have the idea) and this is a far less strenuous way of doing it.

The Parga train takes you up to the castle and once there you have the benefit of the guide to tell you everything about Ali Pasha himself and the history of the castle and it is a very informative and worthwhile trip.

On the way back (still on the train) you get to stop off at a lovely village to make use of the local hospitality with some great tavernas and coffee shops before making your way back to Parga itself. The whole trip takes about 2 hours and represents great value for money with some stunning views and scenery too.

A little further afield you get to see anything from more amazing ruins to national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty to the simply unique and breathtaking Meteora which are a combination of man-made and naturally occurring phenomena that have to be seen to be believed.

The name Meteora cannot prepare you for the sight of huge granite rocks with their stunning Monasteries that were built on top of them around the 14th century and of the 24 that were originally built there are 6 still inhabited today.

If you fancy a bit of island hopping to really see what other parts of Greece are all about then Paxos and Antipaxos are a short boat ride away or just a little further over the water is Corfu and all the delights that it has to offer.

So, apart from sun, sea, sand and fantastic food there are plenty of attractions in Greece and Parga in particular to keep everyone entertained really easily.




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