Activities: gastronomy and outdoors
The Hellenic Republic is one of the main tourist destinations in this day and age; its numerous natural resources have placed Hellas in the map as one of the most enchanted places in the world. More than 1000 islands along with a vast peninsula packed with mountains such as the Mount Olympus, create the perfect scenario to chase any kind of leisure interest.
The Mediterranean cuisine is nowadays one of the most important diets in the world due to its healthy products. This new movement is based on the traditional cuisines of several Mediterranean areas in the European continent such as Greece and for the most part, the island of Crete, some Middle East countries, the south of France and the south of Italy, Portugal and Spain. The most authentic Mediterranean cuisine can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere: dining out in the most exquisite restaurants at the same time as watching the sunset from charming views to the Mediterranean Sea; or having the best experience learning the Tavern’s culture while enjoying traditional home cooked food. Greek gastronomy has a history of nearly 5000 years bringing the first recipe book in history in the year 330 B.C. Moussaka, Souvlaki, Choriatiki, Gemista, Giouvetsi, Soutzoukakia Smyrneika, Finikia, Baklava or Spoon Sweets are only some of the more than thousands dishes that Hellas has to offer.
Crete, Athens, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Karpenisi, The Peloponnese and the Aegean Islands are just a few beautiful scenarios where to enjoy any kind of outdoor activity. With such an incredible scenario, it is not difficult to find the perfect thing to do such as underwater activities (Snorkeling, SCUBA diving and Underwater Photography), camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, photography, climbing, sailing, rafting or just laying down in one of the most beautiful Mediterranean beaches or coves such as Longos, Aegina, Antipaxos, Palea Epidavros, Tolo, Arkadia, Alimos, Palea Fokea, Avlaki, Shinias, Corfu, Myrtidiotissa, Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Sunset Beach, Diasari , Elafonissos, Erimoupolis or Fallassarna.
Hellas landscape also offers the best outdoors experience in any of its great lakes (Kastoria, Koronia, Gaito, Voivis, Vólvi or Vouliagmenis) an its spectacular Natural Parks (Ainos, Olympus, Parnitha, Parnassos, Alonnisos Marine Park, Pindus, Samaria, Zakynthos National Marine Park, Oeta, Vikos–Aoös, Prespes or Sounio).