Imagine going out of your cozy house and stopping right at the end of the rocks, where the deep blue see underneath you reaches out to the horizon. Your eyes catch the island, climbing out of the water. You stand there and listen carefully to your feelings - what do you want to do today? Go down to the sandy beaches and flow with the crystal clear sea, take a walk around the mountains, surrounded by the freshness and richness of the nature and the breathtaking views? Or maybe walk through the marks of the old civilizations, travel in time to the ancient Greece? You're standing there and the harmony fills your body, you feel the power of the surroundings, peace and tranquility. The time passes you by, what you see can be happening now, and was happening here for thousands years. This is Greece.

Truly, the gods couldn't have found a better place for home. Among the rocky mountains, surrounded by the blue sea, enjoying multitude of islands, it is the country of gods and of the heroes. It is the place where the Olympics. Every stone here holds the history of the past, great days. Being here you walk the paths of the legends, of the great humans, gods and demigods. You can see both the rise and fall of the stronegest civilization of its times. Together with its history, you will feel its greatness, which never changed.

Greece is always being visited by many historians, archeologists and amateurs of primeval beauties. Greece - this is not the only ancient monuments, but also a wonderful country for an unforgettable vacation. This amazing country is a combination of the original beauty of National Resorts and interesting travel, ancient architecture, healthy foods and excellent varieties of wine.

Greece is a wonderful country of islands, their number exceeds 3000, each of which is unique to its topography, picturesque high mountains and delightful beaches. Greece resembles a paradise on earth, combining mountain severity and heavenly beauty. The population of the country, Greeks, are warm and friendly people. You can hardly find another place on Earth that gives so many opportunities for a truly beautiful life.

Today, Greece is the major European tourist destination. Greece has more than 16 million tourists annually, bringing thus about 15% of the gross domestic product throughout the country.

The main currency of Greece is Euro since March 1, 2002.

Preparation for Olympic Games 2004 in Greece strongly influenced the country's infrastructure. New roads, bridges, hotels were built in addition to sports facilities in Greece. It has highly developed transport system.

The country's economy is based on tourism and agriculture. Shipping companies have the largest merchant fleets in the world.

Greece is opened to foreigners wishing to purchase Greek properties. A foreigner has all rights to do that. There are restrictions on the purchase of real estate in border areas of country. To buy a real estate in border areas one must obtain permission from the Ministry of Defense of Greece. This process can take several months.

The unique combination of blessed climate, picturesque landscapes and monuments of ancient culture in Greece, attracts tourists from all over the world. The majestic mountains and hills, which cover about four-fifths of the country, will not leave indifferent even the most discerning travelers. Tourism, not only resort, but also "historical", is one of the major sectors of the economy. Greece is being visited by millions of people from Germany, Russia, France, Britain, China every year, and not just for recreation, but to become familiar with cultural monuments. There is a separate cohort of people who come to Greece for the products of local handicrafts of fur coats.

Over 20 years (since 1970 and till 1990) number of tourists has been increased by six times. Tourism has become one of the main cashflow for country. Greece is being visited by more than 10 millions of people every year, which is almost equal to the population of the country. This gives the country an additional profit of 1.6 billion dollars.

Anyone can find there opportunities for the most demanding taste: the monuments of ancient architecture, picturesque mountain scenery, ski resorts, unforgettable cuisine, world-famous brands of wine, beautiful sea - all this fills in the rest in Greece, a country of Gods.

Greece is a unique country: the concentration of monuments of history there is so, that even a cursory examination of all the attractions of the country can take several years. Birthplace of great ancient civilizations, the land on which a wave of migration of many nations took place, one of the centers of Christianity and one of the best spa areas in Europe - all this characterizes the country as one of the most attractive tourist regions in the world. A perfect weather conditions, numerous islands and an abundance of beautiful sea shores, make Greece the cult place for millions of visitors from all over the world.