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Destinations in Greece

By deTraci Regula, About.com Guide to Greece Travel

Greece offers a wide variety of destinations throughout the Greek mainland and the Greek islands - and one of them will be perfect for your trip to Greece.

  1. Athens, Greece
  2. Mainland Greece
  3. Crete
  4. Cyprus
  1. The Greek Islands
  2. Cities and Towns of Greece
  3. Thessaloniki and Northern Greece

Athens, Greece

Athens' Parthenon on the Acropolis

All about Athens, the capital of Greece. Find out where to stay in Athens, what to do during your stay, and day trips around Athens.

Mainland Greece

Sunset in Amolfy.

While the Greek islands may be the best known portion of Greece, the Greek mainland is rich in culture and sightseeing.

Crete

Crete - Ruins of Minoan palace of Phaistos (Festos)

Greece's largest island is almost like another nation in itself.

Cyprus

Cyprus is its own nation, but much of its culture comes from Greece.

The Greek Islands

With over 3,000 Greek islands, there's one that will be perfect for you. And don't worry - only about 140 of them are visitable and inhabited, so choosing one is not that daunting.

Cities and Towns of Greece

Find out the facts about many cities, towns, and islands of Greece.

Thessaloniki and Northern Greece

Travelers often skip Northern Greece, home to Mount Olympus, the monastic republic of Mount Athos, Thessaloniki, and some of Greece's most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes.

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