1. Cave Lake Melissani ca. Kefalonia
A huge cave with involuntary dimensions suggests that you are at the gates of the underground kingdom of Hades, and the underground reservoir is nothing more than the river Lethe, known to many from myths. This extraordinary natural place is located on the aforementioned about. Kefalonia, which is part of the Ionian Islands. If you like, it is not difficult to find a cave with a lake under the ground, as thousands of tourists gather here, wanting to connect in every way with the richest area. Mirror-clear water makes a unique impression, where you can see even the smallest details of the lake bottom. When you swim on the lake, it seems that it is hanging in the air. The turquoise surface appears only occasionally when the paddle touches the surface.
2. Meteora monasteries
According to ancient legend, the monks chose the impregnable cliffs of Thessaly before the fifth century, when they whiled away the time, praying and leading the life of a hermit. On high platforms, believers prayed for days, trying to abandon the dark past and find out the real value of being. The extraordinary image of the rocks that stand out in the sky is complemented by large stone monasteries, as if they are reaching for heaven. It seems that the buildings have been excavated in a block of cliff. Add incredible sunrises and sunsets to this breathtaking look. The temple ensemble "soaring in the sky" includes several buildings. Each structure is unique and has many unusual facts in its own rich history.
3. Argiroupoli, Rethymnon
The village of Argyroupoli, built on the site of the ancient city of Lappa, is famous for its waterways and waterfalls, ripping through the rocks that line the ancient Roman aqueducts. There are several taverns available right next to the waterfall. The settlement is also famous for its architectural part: consumables from old destroyed buildings were often used in the construction of houses. In half of the houses, the floor of ancient Roman buildings or the colonnade of an ancient temple can be seen. Between the main architectural treasures of Argyroupoli there is a small church located in a cave where one of the cascades is located, and an old necropolis.
4. Mystras - city on a cliff, Peloponnese
The "dead" village of Mistra, called the Byzantine Pompeii. This unique and unusual city is located on the slopes of Mount Taygetos and offers a magnificent view of the well-known Laconica Valley. It is a fortified city of unique beauty. Beautiful churches from the 14th to 15th centuries with many frescoes combined with the austerity of medieval fortresses. Ruined palaces and narrow alleys of long abandoned residential areas create a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Here you will experience the palace ensemble, the castle and innumerably beautiful Byzantine cathedrals with murals of the 13th and 14th centuries, the monastery of Pantanassa, where only a couple of nuns live, the sarcophagus of the tomb, the Cathedral of St. Demetrius in 1311, where the Mistra Museum is located.
5. Samaria Gorge, Crete
Samaria Rock is located in the center of the unique national reserve of Crete. This is one of the most important places in Greece. About 16 km, the gorge was honed by the white water of a small river.
By visiting this amazing place, you can see many varieties of birds and flowers, and even unique species of Crete and Cretan goats that live only in the park. The most talked about attraction here is a very shallow part of the gorge called the gate. The walls here rise more than 300 meters, and the distance between them is only 4 meters.
6. Mount Athos
Athos shrine, located in Macedonia and the northern part of Greece, is a hill and a peninsula inhabited only by men. No woman can enter this amazing place that belongs to prayer, meditation and spirituality. Sacred Mountain - that's what the Greeks call it today. In fact, this is part of the state itself under the Greek rule. Guests need special passes to enter the region, but only 110 people can visit daily, 100 of whom are required to be Orthodox. If bureaucracy doesn't bother you, visiting Mount Athos and its 20 monasteries is a very exciting adventure. Here you will also get the opportunity to purchase gifts for the women who are waiting for you outside of this holy place in the world.
7. Ancient Sparta, Peloponnese
Lacedaemon, also called Spartu, is considered another highlight of the Peloponnese peninsula. The ancient history preserved in this extraordinary example of aristocratic order is written in the Iliad. Travelers admire the temple of Athena Chalkioikos, the amazing Rotunda and the ancient Theater, preserved from the Spartan era. The Spartan army immortalized not only this place, but also the educational style of the younger generations, their strong physical maturity, hence the name comes from: Spartan education, which is strengthened and lasts, is the main meaning of this method. training of real fighters.
8. Oia, Santorini
The Greek village of Oia is the most romantic city in Santorini. The White Town practically overlooks the caldera. Old windmills, terraces, stairs, domes, arches that were going to the edge of the abyss, as if they were leaning. The city was partly damaged by the 1956 earthquake, but was soon restored to its original form. In addition to the picturesque caldera of the city itself, it is worth visiting the Maritime Museum and the Venice Castle. Walking around the city, you can visit many souvenir shops and jewelry. But the most important thing in Oia is, of course, the magnificent views: sparkling volcanoes in the bay, beautiful romantic sunsets, which, apparently, are not found all over the world ...
9. Navago - Smugglers Cove
The name of the Navajo Bay (navagi) is translated from Greek as "wreck", and not exactly: in 1983, a smuggling ship "Panagiotis", which illegally transported cigarettes to Italy, crashed near the bay. When they discovered the criminals, they quickly boarded the ships and left the ship, loading her with goods. One day, during a big storm, the ship Panagiotis ran aground in the bay, where she remains today. The local authorities decided not to free the bay from the remains of the ship, which attracts tourists like a magnet. They are happy to look around, admire, take pictures next to him and even leave inscriptions on the ship's chassis, covered with rust.
10. Palace of Knossos
One of the huge and beautiful places in Crete (180 x 130 meters, 1000 rooms) was built taking into account all the technological results of that time: the rooms were heated, there was a sewer system. This is one of the most recognizable sights of Crete, which is visited by many tourists. And again, everything is in the correct form - we think that this is a famous labyrinth where the Minotaur lived. The participants in the version speak of a very complex building plan and its gigantic dimensions.
