Top 10 travel destinations in Greece

Spring in Greece, a wonderful ritual! Nature is reborn and invites us to the ancient dance of the senses. In spring we are in love with life. In love with Greece: top 10 destinations in spring.

Come with me. Into a colorful country. Here, nature activates your five senses! It makes you gaze at an endless view and not get enough. Smell unique perfumes. Taste fresh fruits with a sweet and unsurpassed taste. Listen to nature’s sweet melody. Feel the soft touch of mother Earth.

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00:00 Intro

01:34 Chania Crete

02:24 Galaxidi - Delphi

03:04 Thessaloniki - Macedonia

04:02 Kavala

04:49 Monemvasia Peloponnese

05:40 Athens, Attica

06:53 Nafpaktos

07:44 Nafplion

08:34 Hydra island

09:24 Corfu island

 

We start from the beautiful island of #Crete. To the west, stands the colorful old town of #Chania. Irrigated by the local tradition and Italian finesse of the Venetian period. The picturesque harbor looks like a painting. Allow yourself to be carried away by the local hospitality, Cretan flavors and beauty of this place.

#Galaxidi is a small traditional town in the southern mainland, almost 3 hours west of Athens. Old mansions, nostalgic mood, grandeur and splendor from the past, fantastic frames and colorful corners. Here you will spend quality time in an amazing landscape, quite close to the sacred archeological site of Delphi which even today has a special energy.

#Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and was an imperial metropolis during the Byzantine and Ottoman years. It is located a stone's throw from #Halkidiki, while it is surrounded by important wetlands and lush forests. The rhythm and the aromas of the city will take you on an intoxicating wandering. The promenade of the city, its great monuments, the view from the castle but also the people of Thessaloniki are the ideal guarantee of an unforgettable excursion!

1.5 hour east of Thessaloniki lies meet #Kavala. A raw diamond of Greek Macedonia. Amphitheatrically built, it offers unparalleled views and emotions from every point. The castle, the Imaret Palace, the roman aqueduct, the port and the old town will excite you. Not far from Kavala can be found the sand Dunes of Nea Peramos and #Thassos, an emerald island!

We are transported to the Southern Peloponnese and specifically to #Monemvasia, #Gibraltar of the East! A castle town with vaulted alleys, Byzantine churches and Venetian mansions. Like a living tale starring knights, pirates, and you exploring it! Walk along the sea wall. Stay in the boutique hostels, dive into the blue waters and enjoy the modern comforts and delicious flavors of this special place.

In fifth place is #Athens, the capital of the Hellenic Republic. Someone will think: "but why visit Athens in the spring"? I will not cite arguments to convince you, only images. And the footnote that Athens is a very large city with 50 kilometers of coastline (Athenian Riviera), 2 suburban forests and countless antiquities of unique beauty. So, is it finally worth it?

If you suddenly see the statue of Miguel de Cervantes, then be sure that you are in #Nafpaktos or #Lepanto as it was called in the Middle Ages. In this place, the Spanish writer fought against the Ottomans in the 16th century. The picturesque Nafpaktos will steal your heart! Castles, medieval walls, a small and cute harbor and the view of the new cable-stayed bridge of Rio Antirrio takes your breath away. It is located 2.5 hours west of Athens and you will love it in every aspect!

Did you know that #Nafplio was the first capital of the newly formed Greek state? Romanticism, neoclassical buildings of another era, the island of Bourtzi in an idyllic position, the awesome view from the castle Palamidi and a walk on Arvanitia beach, completes this wonderful spring excursion!

Leonard Cohen knew very well the reason why he chose #Hydra as his permanent residence. This beautiful island of Greece will make you fall in love with it at first sight! Stone and light, earth, sun and sea, houses and colors are intertwined in a cheerful Greek dance that you can not resist. Here the transportation can be done only on foot, by boat or with the traditional donkeys. Hydra is a heroic and cosmopolitan corner of Greece!

And we have just reached the top spring destination! It is #Corfu, the Duchess of the Ionian Sea. An aristocratic place, with a rich history. Nature has been also very generous. Greek blue, lacy shores, Byzantine castles, palaces, Italian air, aromas and flavors, Ionian temperament! What more could one ask for? But of course the Easter atmosphere! During the holy days of Easter, customs and traditions unique in the world such as botides pot throwing are revived on the island.