Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece and the largest city in the country. With more than 3.5 million in the metropolitan area, it’s the center of Greece economically and administratively. The international airport of Athens, Eleytherios Venizelos is the largest one in greece with 16.5 million passengers this year. The port of pireaus is also the largest port in the country and one of the most important ports in the mediterranean sea.

The city of Athens has many attractions for the visitor, the Acropolis with the Parthenon, Thiseion, Plaka, Monastiraki etc …  The city is a metropolis: noisy and ugly  most of the time, though with many beautiful spots and a vivid nightlife. If you travel to greece you will propably spend some time in athens during your trip: All -greek- roads lead to Athens.  And there is a catch. During August a large portion of the 3.5 million residents roam to the greek mainland and islands for their summer vacations. At that time, Athens becomes a peaceful, beautiful city full of ancient monuments, museums, galleries, festivals etc.

Chania

Chania is the second largest city in crete and arguably the most beautiful one. The old town of chania is definetely one of the most interesting places you can find in greece. It is very picturesque with alleys and old buildings. Minoans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottomans, all left their mark in a part of the city and their heritage has been very well protected. The Jewish district of topanas, the castle of casteli, halepa and many more districts make for an excellent sight seeing experience.

There is also a beach in the city in the district of Koum kapi (meaning “the gate of sand”) but the trully magnificent beaches are located on the west of the city, beggining with sande “golden beach” and continuing with Agioi Apostoloi  and kolimvari.

Oh, and don’t forget your camera