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Holidays in Greece for most of us are associated with summer sometimes: the warm sea, the gentle sun and snow-white houses on against blue waves. But, contrary to popular belief, in winter Greece is also a great place to relax!
12.12.2013
Во-первых, в зимний период в городах и на курортах жизнь неfreezes – here as well as hotels, clubs and restaurants, but tourists are much smaller. Secondly, you can calmly, without queues and bustle inspect all attractions and take photos on the background of monuments history, and not the back of tourists and sightseeing groups. Third, prices on accommodation and tours will also be lower than in high season.
In winter, tourists can plunge into calm and temperate. the pace of life of the greek provincial cities and truly relax!
Corfu
The northernmost island of Greece, Corfu, is one of the most visited by tourists in parts of the country. In winter, the air temperature here it ranges between + 5 … + 15 ° C, the sea is quite cool. Tourists who really want to swim on vacation can stay in one of the many hotels with indoor pools – and the problem is solved! But most of the guests of the island are still prefer to devote time to vacation during vacation attractions. The island’s administrative center is the city Corfu (Kerkyra) is famous for its Western European architecture, its old quarters are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Be sure to visit the old fortress, separated from the city Moat, New Fortress, in which the Museum is located ceramics, as well as at least some of the many churches (there are more than 100).
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Among the most beautiful places in Corfu is the village of Paleokastritsa with green cliffs and cozy coves. Here it is the famous Castle of the Angels – a Byzantine fortress built in XIII century.
Despite the fact that in winter time, ferries less often go to Corfu, here are closed some hotels and institutions, tourists always There is something to see and where to go.
Evia (Evia)
Winter weather on Evia, as well as on the territory of other Greek islands, soft and wet. There are rarely frosts, on average the thermometer varies within + 5 … + 12 ° C. Many tourists come here not only to relax and explore attractions, but also to improve their health. Hot healing springs are at the resort of Edispos, and in the vicinity of Kimi – mineral springs, on the basis of which several hospitals operate. Even the nature of the island contributes to the improvement of the body: scenic mountains, Mediterranean vegetation, lakes and marine air – ideal conditions for recovering from disease and gain strength. The most impressive natural the sights are concentrated in the south of the island: this is Cape Kavo Doro, Livari-Istiei and Distos lakes, Dimosari gorges, Agali, Kirea and others
Favorite activities of tourists in Evia – horse riding, fishing, tasting local dishes and, of course, excursions. The administrative center of the island is the city of Chalkida. Tourists love here walk through the old streets with Turkish and Venetian buildings, inspect the exhibits of Ethnographic and Archaeological museums. From the height of the fortress of Karababa opens wonderful view of the city and surroundings. Be sure to visit the ruins of the Acropolis and the ancient theater in Eretria. One more is enough An unusual and interesting place is located between the villages of Kerasi, Holy Anna and Papades – the so-called Stone Forest. As a result volcanic eruptions local forests covered with a layer of ash, which canned local flora and fauna. Scientists have done in the area many paleontological finds, revealing species of animals that lived on the island 6 million years ago.
Crete
Winter weather in Crete is very changeable: rain alternates with warm and sunny days, the air temperature fluctuates in within + 9 … + 14 ° C. And although strong winds do not contribute at all swimming in the sea, it does not stop some brave souls who can swim even in December! Tourists on Crete in the cold years, very few, but the locals behind the daily hassle of this as if they did not notice. Winter is the best time for excursions. Cretan sights, because in summer the influx of tourists tremendous and appreciate all the magnificence of others monuments difficult. And there is something to see here: the famous Knossos Palace, created by the Minoans about 4 thousand years ago, is one of the most ancient examples of high culture of the ancient The Mediterranean. Unique finds and artifacts of the period of antiquity can be seen in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. And to lovers to contemplate the beauty of nature is worth seeing the Lasithi Plateau: the local landscapes here and there decorate snow-white mills, and in small villages, as well as many generations of their ancestors, are engaged in livestock and agriculture.
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In winter, you can even do winter sports in Crete: Heraklion runs an ice rink, and in some parts of the mountains you can even skiing if the winter is snowy.
Syros
The island of Syros is located almost in the center of the Cyclades archipelago. Despite the proximity of Athens, there are few tourists in the winter. But guests Islands are even happy, because you can fully appreciate all his beauty and originality. The northern part of Syros is covered by mountains, and central and southern – picturesque hills and valleys on which The Greeks for thousands of years engaged in farming and grazing cattle. Walk through Ermoupolis, cultural and administrative center the island and the entire Cycladic nome, will not leave indifferent lovers architecture. Traditional Greek houses, neoclassical buildings style and luxury mansions downtown amphitheater to the port. If the weather is cool, tourists will warm A cup of hot tea in one of the coffee shops in Miaoulia Square. Here the exquisite city hall, built in XIX at. The city also houses the world’s first monument to the unknown. to the soldier and the first Apollo Opera House in Greece, which is copy of the Milan theater La Scala.
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Winter holidays in Syros are hiking and cycling the surroundings of the island, it is trips to museums and theaters, pleasant evenings with a glass of good Greek wine and the best dishes Mediterranean cuisine. The island of Syros is called the capital elegance and nobility, and he has for several centuries in a row confirms this title.
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