Greek tourism

Tourist attractions in Greece – places you need to create!

When planning a vacation in Greece, we are considering a place that would be. Ten countries are sought, which are interested in beautiful buildings, attract tourists like a magnet and attract their attractiveness. We have compiled sections and information below, and a compilation of some sample tourist attractions that you need to find out about if you want to go on vacation to this country.

Will we meet a restriction related to the Covid-19 pandemic in Greece?.

 

Take out the times to Greece to get on this, this country still has pandemic restrictions, what one looks like or whether we can stay normally without any regulations. Recently, it is Greek with a carrier on the heater masks, but still this recipe for wearing, rows such as shops. For failure to do so, repairs from 300 euros were repaired. We must not cover our faces with scarves, helmets or scarves. Ten countries also talk dear about having a Covid-19 passport. It also does not perform covid tests or fill in localization forms. Make sure you want them infected and their test came out, there must be 5 days of viral machine. If there are activities that are not available every 24 hours, there is a possibility of exemption from the availability of quarantine.

What is Greek cuisine like and what regional dishes can this country boast about?When going on vacation to Greece, tourists have to prepare for fresh and tasty dishes. Greeks are famous for having one of the tastiest cuisines in the world. It uses fresh, local ingredients such as tomatoes, seafood, olive oil and various types of fish and meat.10 of the most delicious dishes that you must try while on vacation in Greece

Eating in Greece is considered a very important part of the country’s culture. Greeks prefer simple and homemade dishes. There are many dishes that are really worth trying while in this country. We will present some of them.

Mousska is a dish that is a typical example of Greek cuisine. It is one of the most delicious dishes of this country. They are made by stacking layers of fried, tomatoes and minced meat. Sometimes a layer of sliced potatoes is also added to this dish. In Greece, moussake is served warm, although in some countries it is served cold

Tzatziki A popular Greek dip and sauce, tzatziki consists of salted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt and olive oil. Tzatziki can be found in Greek restaurants and is often served with other sauces or as a separate appetizer.

Baklava This is the most popular Greek dessert. It is easily accessible and can be found in the restaurant and in the shop. Baklava is a combination of the most popular Greek ingredients: honey, nuts, and filo pastry. Cinnamon is also added to Greek Baklava. Baklava is based on walnuts and honey, while in Turkey it is based on maple syrup.

                                                          Culture of Greece

The unique Greek culture has its source in a long history that has left its traces and shaped Greek customs and traditions over the years. They all left traces that we can admire to this day: Byzantines – churches and monasteries, Venetians – fortresses in Nafplio and Methoni in the Peloponnese, Franks – castles on the tops of rocks. There are also many traces of Romans, Arabs, Slavs, Albanians and Italians. However, the influence of the Ottoman Turks is clearly visible, especially on the local music, cuisine, language and lifestyle. While these influences were of significant importance, the cultural heritage of Ancient Greece should not be forgotten, which was particularly important in shaping its basic values.Traditional dance and musicThe Greeks are a cheerful, singing and dancing nation. Dancing accompanies the Greeks both during various world and traditional celebrations, as well as during everyday life. 150 local and regional dances are known in Greece. The zorba dance is especially famous.Festivals and holidaysThe Greek calendar is filled with a variety of holidays and festivals. The tradition of feasting has its origins in antiquity, when wild games were organized for the part of the gods. Currently, the overwhelming number of similar events is organized by the Orthodox Church, which actively participates in social and cultural life. A particularly important holiday in the Greek calendar is Easter and the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, which takes place on August 15. Carnival is also wildly celebrated, especially the last week before Lent.

                                                         Religion in Greece

 Most of the inhabitants of Greece are followers of the Orthodox Autocephalous Greek ChurchOrthodoxy: 87.1%atheism: approx. 9%Islam: 1.5%Catholicism: 0.61%,Protestantism: 0.54%Jehovah’s Witnesses: 0.26%Judaism: 0.05%.

                                                What is the Greek language ?

First of all, Greek is a unique language and, interestingly, the only natural Hellenic language that has not died out. The name itself was invented by the Romans, because the Greeks called it “Hellenic”. It is a very nice and interesting language. The first, a bit complicated for us, is an alphabet that differs from the classical one used in Latin culture. which must be learned first if you want to read something. When it comes to pronunciation, most of the sounds in Poland are pronounced similarly, with a few additional sounds characteristic of Greece. For example: Η η- ήτα [ita] is pronounced like Polish “i”, as in the word ήλιος [iljos] – sun or Φ φ-φι [fi] is pronounced as “f” and appears in the word φως [fos] – light. The Greek language also contains double characters, i.e. combinations of letters that reads a bit differently, such as ευ [ew] (in the word Ευρώπη [evropi] – Europa), γχ [nch] (in the word άγχος [anchos] – stress), τζ [dz] (in the word τζάμι [dzami] – window) By tracing the Greek alphabet, you will also notice that it is possible to write k oncrete sounds in several ways, e.g. “o”can be written as Ο ο or Ω ω, “e” can be Ε ε or Αι αι, and “i” functions in five ways – Η η, Ι ι, Υ υ, Ει ει and Οι οι. In Greek, the stress is also important, which should be remembered because improper accentuation of a word can dramatically change its meaning. In addition to these elements, the Greek language has a grammar that you just need to learn. In Greece, especially in the regions most visited by tourists, many locals also speak English, German and French, so if you know these languages ​​you will be able to get along without any problem.

Effortlessly learning Greek words is a way to show respect for the Greeks, but also the first step to fully immersing yourself in the Greek experience. It is also worth noting that the term “Greek” is imprecise as it can refer to several phases of a language’s development, each with its own name. In the long history of Greek, the following stages of development can be distinguished to a great extent:

• Mycenaean Greek – the oldest stage of Greek development, used in Crete and the Peloponnesian Peninsula between the 16th and 11th centuries BC

• Greek archaic – early stage of development, used in Hellas in the dark period, after the fall of the Mycenaean civilization, known primarily from the works of Homer

• Classical Greek – a highly dialectically diverse language, used in the period of Ancient Greece (500-350 BCE), it is the most important of the ancient languages.

• Greek Koine-Greek common, used from c. 350 BCE by 3000 AD, it was created as a result of the mixing of various dialects of Classical Greek and Latin.

• Modern Greek, or demotic – used today, mainly in Greece and Cyprus; in addition to the literary standard, modern Greek has a number of dialects that are largely mutually intelligible.Meteora is one of the most interesting Greek attractionsThe Greek Meteors are the most picturesque rock formations in the world. Meteors, a sandstone rock massif in central Greece at the northwest end of the Thessalian plain near the city of Kalambaka. Rocks are up to 540 m above sea level. In the period from the 14th to the 16th century, 24 monasteries were built, each on a separate rock. Currently, 6 of them are inhabited and open to the public. These are four male monasteries: Wielki Meteor, Varlam, Saint Nicholas Resting, Holy Trinity – and two female monasteries: Saint Stephen and Rusanu. After the water retreated due to the earthquake, numerous cracks and scratches appeared in the monolith hardened from the sediments that the lake had built for thousands of years. Over time, the rocks began to delaminate, and erosion processes took place, which eventually formed separated boulders and rock chimneys called Meteors. The tallest rocks are over 500 meters high. The rocks from the very beginning were liked by the monks, who from the 11th century began to come here in search of silence and the possibility of meditation. Monasteries available to visitors: Great Meteor, Megalo Meteoro Varlam Monastery, Moni Warlaam Holy Trinity Monastery, Moni Ajias Triados Rusanu Monastery, Moni Roussanou (also known as St. Barbara Monastery, Ajia Warwara) St. , Moni Ajiu Nikolau Anapafsa. Admission to each monastery is € 3.00. In monasteries, appropriate clothing is required to cover the shoulders and knees. Not all rooms are open to the public. In monasteries, many places are not allowed to take pictures, the exceptions are courtyards and rooms prepared for tourists Inside, we should be quiet and we respect monks and nuns.Olympic rivieraThe Olympic Riviera is not officially recognized as a geographical region. This is how the strip of beaches on the west coast of the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea is definedThe Olympic Riviera is a great choice for relaxation, we can also do water sports, mountain sports, walking, triathlons. This riviera has a lot of wonderful landscapes that make us want to take out our cameras right away.What is worth seeing?

• Meteors (monasteries)

• Enipeas Gorge•

Thessaloniki

• Tempi Valley

• Aegean beach

• Litochoro

• Prionia

The Olympic Riviera

The Olympic Riviera hides a lot of legends and stories that are worth knowing thanks to visiting the museum and famous places with a guide who will tell us about the interesting facts of the place.