Close your eyes and think of Greece. What comes to mind? Might it be the colour of crystalline waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas? Or the unblemished whiteness of the picture book beaches that fringe the miles and miles of spectacular coastline? Perhaps is the Greek islands, waiting to be discovered by boat or through a diver’s mask. Or the soaring mountains carpeted in dense forest and lush meadows that explode with the colour of spring flowers? Maybe it’s the land of myths, of gods and heroes who’ve stamped their mark on Greek culture, art, architecture and literature? Or the monuments and archaeology which reflect the passage of time from ancient history to the modern day? Could it be the rich diversity of the countryside waiting to be revealed on foot, bike, horseback, by kayak? Or the vibrancy and bustling business environment of the history soaked cities with luxury shopping and thriving nightlife? Possibly it’s the thrill of adrenalin-fuelled extreme sporting activities - climbing limestone mountains and kitesurfing the Meltemi winds. Or the de-stressing effects of yoga and healthy living in a beautiful environment of calm and tranquillity? Close your eyes, think of Greece and some of these images may well come to mind, but your imagination can only take you so far… Welcome to Greece, a place where your imagination will definitely become a reality.
Athens is the capital of Greece. It is located in central Greece, on the plains of Attica between the Kifisos and Ilissus rivers. Athens is Greece's largest city with a population of approximately 4,5 million people. It is considered to be the birthplace of western civilization. Greek is the language spoken in Athens as well as throughout Greece. When you are in Greece whether on business or for pleasure or when your cruise ship stops for a few hours in Piraeus Port, hiring a private Taxi, is the best way to go around and visiting the beauties of Athens and Greece and all famous historical places, can have a pleasant and memorable experience,for the rest of your life !!!! Would you like to know how Athens got its name? Athens got its name from the name of the ancient goddess of wisdom, Athena. In ancient times, Athenians, believed that the goddess Athena was protecting the city from enemies, illnesses, and any other kind of undesirable event. According to mythology, Poseidon the god of the sea, and Athena, the goddess of wisdom, were laying claim to the city. Poseidon struck the rock of the Acropolis with his trident and at that point a horse sprang out from the rushing water. Athena replied by striking the rock right next to it with her spear and the first olive tree sprang forth. The gods declared Athena the protectress of the town, which took her name.
