Greece: A Letter From Maria

Below is an article submitted to us by a true expert on Greece, from Greece, Maria Athanasopoulou !

Why would somebody want to have vacations in Greece?

To visit the New Acropolis Museum and understand better the universal claim of the people who know and respect history to return The Marbles of Parthenon home.

To visit also Ancient Olympia, the Epidauros Theatre, Delphi, Knossos, Mycenes, Ancient Pella and Vergina and the Temple of Apollo Epicureus at Phygaleia (near Andritsena).

To walk on eternal crossroads of culture and civilization

To see many and interesting museums

To observe the deep blue of the Aegean Sea and bring peace and serenity to his soul.

To swim in fabulus seas, whose water shines under the glorious sunshine.

To taste authentic traditional cooking recipes and realise that the Mediterranean way of nutrition offers health and … much of taste!

To see with his own eyes the Greeks, who have learned to enjoy each day the joy of life.

To enjoy the dew of the Ionian Sea, diving in it’s green water.

To see unique locations, like the Santorini’s Volkano, the Elafonissos of Laconia, the forest of Sigri in Lesvos,.which trees have tumed in to stone, Mani, Nafplio, the extraordinary landscape of Melos, the old city of Rhodes, the famous Kerkira (Corfu) and Paleochora beach at Crete.

To see beautiful places, even if decides not to go to any of the above places, but to explore…

To see mount Olympus, the mountain which was “carrying” the 12 ancient greek Gods.

To know how is for somebody to live at a place where people still look in the eye
and tell “goodmorning”.

To remember, even for a few days, that a human being doesn’t need much to feel happy. A beautiful landscape which you share with people who you love, is able to make you realise the true meaning of life!

Thanks Maria! What a wonderful and refreshing view. Thank you to Katerina Magounaki & Artemis for the beautiful pictures.