6 Travel Myths about the Greek Islands

The history of the Greek Islands dates back thousands of years. The myths and legends associated with the islands are quite fascinating to most travelers and mostly mythology lovers. Some of the oldest legends known worldwide come from Greece. The film industry has embraced some of these legends making the Greek Islands one of those places that no traveler would like to miss visiting. Stories about gods and demigods such as Hercules have become common. Apart from the myths and legends with ancient ruins, the Greek Islands are home to beautiful beaches, great food, and landscape.

Greece is home to many friendly people who can assist you with the Roman language which can be difficult for those who aren’t familiar with the Roman alphabet. Greece covers a vast area and choosing the islands to visit can be difficult. Six of the travel myths about the Greek Islands when planning to explore Greece include

1. Athens

A lot of famous tales and the actual places are associated with Athens, one of the oldest cities in Greece. The city is located in the heart of the capital, making it easier to visit the nearby places. Sites that you can visit here include the Temple of Olympian Zeus which dates back to the 6th century B.C., the Acropolis and Parthenon, the National Archeological Museum, Ancient Agora, Plaka, Athens City Pass and Athens highlights tour.

2. Crete

Crete has a diverse landscape, with several towns and a lot of resorts. It’s located south of the country and is the largest island. It is an island with several myths about the Minoan civilization. It’s the capital city of Heraklion. The former Minoan palace at Knossos and several museums can also be found on the island.

3. Delphi

Delphi has a breathtaking view of the ancient ruins and surrounding valleys and mountains. The place was once a famous sanctuary where many people came to seek the advice about important decisions from the Oracle. A guide will be a great choice so as to get an in-depth history of the sanctuary. Myths and theories of a priestess and worship of the god Apollo can be narrated well by the tour guide.

4. Santorini

The island all under the Cyclades island group and is well known for spectacular sunsets. Its location makes it easier for travelers to access nearby islands such as Naxos, Paros, and Mykonos. Activities that you can get involved in include Vineyard and wine tasting tour, sunset dinner cruise, Oia sunset and villages tour, volcanic tour, visiting the beaches and Akrotiri.

5. Meteora

The area is made up of some of the largest monasteries built by monks for protection during the Turkish occupation. It is said that the only to get up was through lifting by baskets that were pulled using a rope.

6. Transport

As a traveler, you have the option to either fly or use a boat. Island-hopping is one of the best budget travel options in Greece. You can get ferry tickets and passes online, but you’ll have to pick them up at the port, office or have them mailed to you.