Greece offers such widely different environments, so one is really spoiled for choice as to picking a location. And since it is not a big country, and well-connected by flights, ferries and busses, you have some freedom to visit other parts of the country from wherever you're based. Basically, if you love hiking and skiing in the mountains, The hilly regions of Epiros and the Peloponnese are your best bet. For those who can't get enough of city life and urban culture, Athens, Thessaloniki, or the Cretan city of Heraklio are for you. And for those who love nothing more than relaxing on the beach in summer, the most popular islands include Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini. We can look at a couple of these in more detail.

Greece is a paradise for lovers of the sea and the great outdoors in general. And of course, the Greek history is unparallelled by all but a few countries; many of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, including the Parthenon, the Minoan Palace of Knossos, and ancient Olympos are found here.

In addition to its natural beauty and culture, Greece boasts a very delicious and satisfying native cuisine, and is famous for its relaxed pace of life and its nightlife. In short, it's a perfect place to live- almost a heaven on earth.