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Greece - Travel and Tourism Information for Greece and Greek Islands

Greece travel information and guide. Greece is a romantic country of rocky islands and herb-scented hillsides ripe with the remnants of the ancient Greek culture. It's one of the more inexpensive European destinations, but not as cheap as it once was. Find weather, maps and destination information on Greece and the Greek islands.
Map of Greece - Mainland and Peloponnese Itinerary Map
Map of Greece showing the Greek historic sites to visit on the Greek mainland and peloponnese. Greece map and suggested itinerary.
Greece Pictures - Gallery of Greece Travel Pictures
Here you'll find pictures of some of Greece's best travel destinations.
Discovering the Olympics in Greece
Olympia was only one of four sites hosting the Panhellenic cycle. You can get some insight to the ancient games by visiting the other sites: Nemea, Isthmia and Delphi, or you can even gird your loins and participate in a recreation of the ancient games at Nemea! It's all in the article, along with a map and some interesting tidbits on the ancient Olympics.
Hydra Profile and Travel Planner
Hydra is a fascinating island in the Saronic Gulf. You can get there easily from Athens.
Map of Greece and Greek Island Groups
Don't know your Cyclades from a hole in your head? Here's a map showing the island groups and surrounding countries.
Greece Weather Map - Climate in Greece
Click on the dots on the map to get historic temperature and rainfall charts for Greece and the Greek islands plus current conditions.
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