MAIN Travel Tourist Attractions Europe Greece

Although museums filled with ancient Greek art and artifacts continue to remain a big draw, the island nation's Mediterranean climate - along with its food, beaches, culture and nightlife make Greece a top destination for more reasons than merely being the traditional "cradle of civilization."

Athens can fill coffee table books with photos and information on top tourist attractions such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon,

Then a quick jump to the nearby Saronic Gulf Islands also lead visitors to a varied chain of pine scented islands and wild, spectacular waterfront.

Further east lies the Dodecanese Islands with its whitewashed houses and crystal clear beaches.

The lush Ionian Islands (aka, "The Seven Islands" with Corfu being the most famous) also beckon with their mountainside monasteries, vineyards and olive groves.

Greece - Where to go, what to see, plus online brochures for planning your trip to Greece anytime of year, plus check out the current event schedule, hotels, restaurants, maps, pictures and guides to the major attractions.

Greeka.com - Focusing on the Greek Islands and offering maps and pictures, guides to beaches and archeological sites, an extensive hotel directory, online Greek travel forum.

Greek Islands Postcards - A tourist travel guide to the Greek Islands - Thorough, complete guide to the islands including separate and extensive overviews for the Aegean, Dodecanese, Cyclades, Ionian, Saronic, and Sporades with maps, pictures, weather info, contact details and related links.

Greece Travel | Lonely Planet World Guide - Tips on getting there and getting around, plus major tourist spots and offbeat places to visit, practical travel advice, maps and pictures.

Hellas Guide - Handy online guide including information on hotels and restaurants, pictures, video clips, useful telelphone numbers, weather info.

Greece Summer Travel Calendar:

Christmas in Greece | Greek Easter

also see-> Athens Tourist Attractions | Greece Winery Tours

Greece Beach Guide | Hisory of Ancient Greece