{"id":2322,"date":"2014-07-24T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/?p=2322"},"modified":"2014-07-23T17:42:51","modified_gmt":"2014-07-23T17:42:51","slug":"5-glorious-activities-for-tourists-in-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/5-glorious-activities-for-tourists-in-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Glorious Activities for Tourists in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yeah, yeah, everyone knows about the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Mount Arthos, and all the stuff that\u2019s been around for millennia, but Greece is more than just a few old things!<\/p>\n

From shopping to swimming to scuba diving to sailing to eating to drinking to dancing there\u2019s a plethora (derived from Greek) of eclectic (derived from Greek) activities to enjoy while you\u2019re there \u2013 like the 19 million other people that visit there each year!<\/p>\n

Party in Thessaloniki<\/b><\/h3>\n

Greece\u2019s second largest city after Athens may not be as well known as its bigger sibling, but like all brats it is quite the party animal \u2013 in fact it was ranked as the fifth best party town in the world by Lonely Planet in 2010.<\/p>\n

Admittedly it is 2,300 years old but it still knows how to show the young things a good time. With a proportionally high young population the city has one of the largest percentages of bars and cafes per capita than other cities in Europe \u2013 and the nightlife really reflects this.<\/p>\n

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Dine Out At A Michelin Star Restaurant<\/b><\/h3>\n

Everyone knows what a Michelin Star means, but not many of us get to dine in any of these award winning restaurants. But for as little as 70 Euros you can get a taste of what fine and fabulous dining is all about.<\/p>\n

The Funky Gourmet<\/a> doesn\u2019t sound particularly Greek, but this Athens-based restaurant has been open since 2009, gained its first Michelin star in 2009, and was awarded a second in 2014, and considering these are the international Oscars of cuisine that\u2019s well worth a visit \u2013 if you can get a seat!<\/p>\n

Swim The Greek Islands<\/b><\/h3>\n

What better way to enjoy the Greek Islands than swimming from one to another, then staying in luxury accommodation and soaking up the local atmosphere as you reflect on the day\u2019s amazing feat.<\/p>\n

Our favourite is SwimTrek<\/a> as they\u2019re a great team, provide excellent customer care, have years of experience and training, and are lots of fun too!<\/p>\n

The Cyclades trip is their flagship tour from 2003, so they really know the best spots, nicest beaches, and where to see the most exotic marine life too.<\/p>\n

Raft & Ride Arcadia<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re up for the challenge, there is no better way to explore the region of Arcadia in southern Greece than on a tour that sends you rafting down rapids, walking through nature reserves, swerving through mountain areas by bike, and living it up with the locals while enjoying traditional cuisine and beverages.<\/p>\n

There are many tours in the area, but the one we liked the most, and gets the most kudos in general, was the team at Grazy \u2013 yes, terrible name, but don\u2019t hold that against them!<\/p>\n

Santorini Wine Tour<\/b><\/h3>\n

When I used to think of Greek wine I always recalled a particularly bad hangover from a sickly sweet Retsina binge in Athens, but thankfully the Santorini wine tour<\/a> has wiped that terrible memory from my addled brain and replaced it with positive Greek wine recollections.<\/p>\n

Because of the volcanic nature of the region, the climate, and of course millennia of vita culture, the wine here is pretty good, but it\u2019s the tour guides, scenery, and food that really make these outings an experience to remember.<\/p>\n

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Of course, there\u2019s so much to do in Greece, and we\u2019ve just given a small sample based on our excursions to this amazing country \u2013 plus there\u2019s nought wrong with just sunning yourself on one of the thousands of gorgeous islands either!<\/p>\n

The city dwelling locals are pretty au fait with the Blighty lingo, but if you go further afield, or just want to immerse yourself more in the culture, why don\u2019t you check out one our Greek language lessons<\/a> in a place near you soon \u2013 or it may be all Greek to you<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yeah, yeah, everyone knows about the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Mount Arthos, and all the stuff that\u2019s been around for millennia, but Greece is more than just a few old things! From shopping to swimming to scuba diving to sailing to eating to drinking to dancing there\u2019s a plethora (derived from Greek) of eclectic (derived from(\u2026)<\/p>\n

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