Beautiful Places in Greece You Never Knew Existed! (Photos)

When people come to Greece they tend to stick to the typical tours of the usual places, which means you see amazing ruins, beautiful beaches and taste wonderful food. But what if you knew there was more to Greece than the typical tourist experience? Let’s look at some of the most beautiful places and one in a lifetime experiences in Greece that you never even knew existed!

Take a Dip in These Unique Beaches

There are many beaches around Greece and many holiday makers spend their vacations in Greece doing the typical tour: Go to Athens to see the Acropolis and then head to the islands to hit the beaches. Here are some alternative beaches that offer some very unique elements!

Beach at the Ancient Ruins of Heraion of Perachora, Corinthian Gulf

Lake of Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni (Near Athens)

The Ruins of Agios Stefanos Basilica in the Kefalos Bay, Kos

Some Little-Known Places Off the Beaten Path

They are not the typical places that tourists venture out to see, but once there, you will be so glad that you decided to try an alternative pit stop on your Grecian holiday! Check out these photos of a few of the many beautiful unknown treasures in Greece.

The Hidden Villages of Kefalonia

The Enchanting Island of Kastelorizo

The Island for Lovers, Symi

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Thessaloniki Among the Top 100 Cities in Conference Tourism

Thessaloniki was included on the list of 100 cities where the majority of conferences are held.
According to the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), Thessaloniki ranked 98th in 2016 with 26 conferences organized in the city. At a European level, it ranked 53rd. Thessaloniki improved its position compared to 2015 when 16 conferences were held.
The president of the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau, Yiannis Aslanis, said that these figures only concern international conferences.

“It is an important success that we will use for the promotion of Thessaloniki abroad. At the same time we will continue to aim at the increase of corporate events not included in the above mentioned list but are considered a significant part of the conference market,” Aslanis noted adding that Thessaloniki has the prospects to further develop conference tourism.
(source: ana-mpa)

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