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welcome to greece and the greek islands

Welcome to the beautiful holiday destination of Greece and the Greek islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Travel Online brings you some of the best holiday accommodation options and detailed traveller information on Greece. In this site you will find everything from luxury hotels and resorts to budget apartments for Athens, mainland Greece and the Greek islands.

Home of the 2004 Olympic Games, Greece is the southern most country on the European mainland. Greece is surrounded by sea. Over 1400 Greek islands are scattered in this part of the eastern Mediterranean, roughly 170 of them inhabited. Greece is about half the size of England or approximately the same size as New York State. The Greek mainland borders with Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Bulgaria and Turkey.

Greece is a country of natural beauty, charm and warm hospitality. It enjoys great weather, beautiful and diverse landscapes, many scenic beaches and crystal clear waters. There are hundreds of islands scattered in the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea. Some islands like Mykonos, Santorini and Rhodes are popular holiday destinations, but you can easily discover off the beaten track islands and experience Greek tradition and hospitality.

You can visit picturesque white washed villages, admire beautiful mountains and enjoy a passionate culture with many traditions.
From the inspiring Monasteries of Meteora to the ruins of Delphi and the numerous museums located all over Greece, the visitor can delve into history and a unique ancient civilization. Our staff at Travel on Line will be happy to assist you with planning your holiday to this beautiful destination.