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THE TOURISM IN GREECE

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SOURCE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Undoubtedly, tourism is a key to rapid economic growth and to a drastic reduce to

unemployment in our country.

It is no coincidence that it is about 18% of GDP, taking into account the multiplyingeffects throughout the economy.

The Greek tourism, directly and indirectly, employs approximately 800,000employees .Most of them have small and medium sized businesses.

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So, except of the traditional kind of tourism (sun and sea) there are also several other

types of tourism which are designed for varying needs, such as:

Cultural Tourism ,

Religious tourism,

Therapeutic - Spa tourism,Agro-tourism, etc.

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Sun and Sea

The wealth and diversity of the Greek sea, the

endless kilometers of the Greek coast and the

thousands of Greek islands , the mild climate,

the high percentage of sunshine and its

interesting and varying landscape make

Greece the ideal destination for the

development of sea tourism activities.

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important destinations for summer holidays

ISLANDS CYCLADES

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The Cyclades islands, Greece are composed

of 39 islands of which 24 are inhabited.

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The traditional architecture of the villages of the group of islands of Cyclades is world

known and creates the characteristic image of Greece: small white cubic houses with

blue doors and windows and bougainvillea pedestrian walks...

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The Cyclades are the most famous of all Greek islands with Amorgos, Anafi,

Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Folegandros, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos,

Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sikinos, Sifnos, Syros and Tinos.

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Santorini is the most famous holiday destinations in Greece.

Around 1500 BC, the volcano of Santorini exploded and the eruption was so strong that

the centre of the island sank and took the shape with the caldera that can be seen today.

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The island of Santorini Greece is located in the Cyclades islands, in the middle of the

Islands of the Aegean Sea.

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It is a small group of volcanic islands and its name refers to to Saint Irene. The island of

Santorini is related to the myth of Atlantis

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The eruption might be responsible for the destruction of the

Minoan civilisation of Crete Island.

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important destinations for summer holidays

ISLANDS DODECANESE

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The Dodecanese islands are located in the southeast part of the Aegean Sea and

consist of twelve major islands and a number of smaller islands

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Rhodes is the biggest island of the archipelago called Dodecanese and is the capital

of the group of Greek Islands. It is world known for its colossus

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The capital lies outside and within the

walls of a very well preserved Venetian

castle, built by the Knights of Saint

John. Its interesting sites and its many

Byzantine churches make this Greek

island one of the most popular islands

of Greece.

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important destinations for summer holidays

ISLANDS EPTANISA

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The Ionian Islands are located in the Ionian Sea, in the western part of

Greece. The Ionian Sea is also called the Adriatic sea.

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The most famous island CORFU

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Corfu is a wonderful city

that has retained traces of

Venetian occupation,

particularly in the area of

the plaza, located near the

old citadel, which is the

most beautiful town square

lined with quaint streets

and of home arcades. You

can also visit the

Byzantine churches and

Venetian.

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Ithaca island is known as was the kingdom of Odysseus's adventures

are described in Homer's Odyssey

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ISLAND - CRETA

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Crete island is the largest of Greece and is located in the south of the Aegean

Sea. Crete is one of the most famous Greek islands .

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The island has everything to offer: mountainous landscapes, a coast with many

beautiful beaches and rocky coves, beautiful towns and charming villages and

harbors

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..ruins like Knossos, of the Minoan Civilization, one of the greatest civilisation ever.

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Other important destinations for summer holidays

ISLANDS AEGEAN NORTH ISLANDS SPORADES

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Greece is a true paradise for cultural tourism, a

large journey into history and art. Educational

excursions, theatrical productions, festivals,

visits to archaeological sites, monuments and

museums, folk art and culture these are just a

few of the many things that Greece has to offer

in the cultural tourism sector.

Destinations famous

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Destinations famous

Delphiwas known in antiquity as the Oracle and the Sanctuary of god Apollo. It was an

important spiritual and administrative centre for the whole area.

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According to a myth, Delphiwas also the centre of the Earth.

Olympia

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Olympia

In the ancient times, it was the place were the Olympic Games were held and thus it was

a sacred place dedicated to god Zeus.

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Today is an interesting archaeological site in the heart of Peloponnese.

The most important monument of Athens is of course the Acropolis. There are several

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The most important monument of Athens is of course theAcropolis. There are several

other important ancient sites and monuments. They include ancient temples, such as the

Parthenon and the temple of Olympian Zeus, theaters, such as the Herodes Atticus, and

public buildings such as the Agora.

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Parthenon

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Theater Herodes Atticus

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the temple of Olympian Zeus,

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the Agora.

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The main archaeological site at

Epidaurus is its ancient

theatre, one of the many Greek

achievements in terms of

ancient construction.

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http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/culture

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Other alternative forms of tourism.

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Therapeutic - Spa tourism sources with important therapeutic properties.

The nature except rarely landscapes and special natural beauty, "gave"in

Greece and sources with important therapeutic properties.

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Agrotourism

is a mild form of sustainable

tourist development and multi-

activity in rural areas through

which the visitor has the

opportunity to get acquaintedwith agricultural areas,

agricultural occupations, local

products, traditional cuisine

and daily life, the culture and

original features of this area,

respecting the environmentand tradition.

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The religious tourism

Greeks and foreign visitors are stunned by Greeces majestic churches of the

Byzantine era, countless rural churches and metochia (monastery grounds

and gardens), sacred places of pilgrimage and religious sites

Some of Greeces most important religious centres include the monasticcommunity of Mount Athos, the impressive monasteries of Meteora ....

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Mount Athos is situated at the third foot of

the peninsula of Halkidiki.

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Mount Athos is an independent monastic state and has a large amount of churches and

monasteries. It is an orthodox spiritual center since 1054 and has an autonomous status

since the Byzance.

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The place is also an artistical area.

Mount Athos can be visited only by men .

Mount Athos in Halkidiki is today inhabited by 1400 monks and there are 20

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Mount Athos in Halkidiki is today inhabited by 1400 monks and there are 20

monasteries.

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the impressive monasteries ofMeteora

The area of Meteora is located in central Greece

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The area of Meteora is located in central Greece.

It i t li i l ith i h hi t

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It is a great religious place with a rich history.

Meteora is surrounded by magnificent rock formations of which have the distinction

f h i l t i b ilt t f th d i th 14th d 15th

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of having several monasteries built on top of them during the 14th and 15th

centuries.