"GREECE" Greece by Phalaenopsis03

Greece Travel Guide: 34,381 reviews and 74,359 photos

My mother and I visited Greece when I was just four years old in 1979. Unfortunately, I have no recollections of the vacation, but do have this photo as a memento of the trip. Thankfully however, 24 years later, I did come back and was able re-create memories my adult mind should not soon forget.

I loved my visit to Greece. The country is a juxtaposition of both old and new; traditional and modern without sacrificing any one for the other. Indeed it's history, culture, landscapes, and people make Greece a fantastic vacation destination.

I came to Greece just a year before the 2004 summer olympics. As such, many of the areas in Athens were under construction or being spruced up. Scaffolding was everywhere and even on some monuments. =( Lukily though, their public transportation system was revamped by that time and so my travel partner and I made full use of the subway system, which I must say was a pleasure to use.

Please note, I've consolidated most of my photos of Greece into my Travelogues below. However, I made separate pages for Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini, which you can click on to go directly to.

Quick Facts on Greece:

Full country name: Hellenic Republic
Area: 131,944 sq km (51,458 sq mi)
Population: 10.3 million
Capital city: Athens (pop approx. 3.7 million)
People: 98% Greek with minorities of Albanians, Turks and Slavic-Macedonians
Language: Greek
Religion: 98% Greek Orthodox, 1.3% Muslim, 0.7% other
Government: parliamentary republic
Prime Minister: Kostas Simitis

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Last visit to Greece: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Mar 11, 2012
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nickandchris Jul 12, 2008 at 9:24 AM Report Abuse

Looks like you have many photos to remember Greece by!!
bike_packer Jul 22, 2006 at 12:26 AM Report Abuse

what's been up lately, miss P? browsed the pictures of your greece tour. makes my head turn sideways and all i can do is just wish to see this beautiful historic place one day.
jimada Sep 13, 2004 at 6:30 PM Report Abuse

Hello...your site is great !! i need your help..if you can .. i am looking for a village called Louka ..i am told my family is from there ...can you tell where it is.? and any other info would be greatly appreciated .. thank you in advance
vigi Aug 8, 2004 at 11:55 PM Report Abuse

That's why I like going to the beach... more eye chilling while travelling! :P
Guantanamera Jan 13, 2004 at 11:48 PM Report Abuse

Great collection of Greece pics! I especially like your view of the promenade at Nafplio...!
herzog63 Aug 11, 2003 at 9:43 PM Report Abuse

I think Delphi has changed since I was there! Is that saw an ancient Greek Saw?? Fantastic travelogues!! I Shall Return!! Oh I'm not the General am I?? LOL
dinhyen Jul 9, 2003 at 10:24 PM Report Abuse

Looks like you're taking a trip back in times.. these places just popped right out of the history book. Your photos are very good.