Cosmos Continues its Monthly Guide to Greece

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Cosmos Continues its Monthly Guide to Greece

PR Newswire

LONDON, June 1, 2012

LONDON

,

June 1, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

Millions of holidaymakers from across the world head to

Greece

every year to

enjoy its Mediterranean climate, golden beaches and rich cultural heritage. But

tourism in

Greece

has, in fact, been booming since ancient times, beginning

with the Roman invasion. The Roman Empire became heavily influenced by

Greek art, philosophy and science, triggering many Roman citizens to visit the

cultural centres of

Athens

, Thebes and Corinth. In the 20

th

century,

holidaymakers continue to flock to

Greece's

coastlines to soak up the balmy

sunshine and swim in the cool azure waters.

International tourism is more important to

Greece

than ever in the face of

recent economic and political turmoil. There's a huge range of great value

holidays to Greece with Cosmos available in 2012, across both the mainland

and the Greek islands. In a series of monthly blog posts, Cosmos continues to

take a closer look at the top sights and attractions to enjoy in this fascinating

country.

The Cosmos Guide to

Greece

commenced in March and will run until June, with

a focus on how to discover the real country behind the usual tourist traps.

Greece

is a land of contrasts, and offers an unforgettable experience for

holidaymakers of all tastes and ages. From the ancient grandeur of Delphi to

the pulsing nightlife of Mykonos, there's a kaleidoscope of cultural sights to

explore and activities to enjoy.

The March Cosmos Guide to

Greece

took a whirlwind tour of the Greek islands,

revealing some inside tips to making the most of these Mediterranean hotspots.

Blissful sunbathing on

Crete

, tranquil relaxation on sunny Santorini, exhilarating

water sports on Kos, and dusk 'til dawn parties in Zante - there's a Greek

holiday to suit everyone.

In April, the Guide to

Greece

turned its attention to the mouth-watering menus

to be found across the country's culinary landscape. From the internationally

acclaimed Corfiote cuisine of chef Ettore Bottrini, to family-run tavernas hiding

in the cobbled streets of traditional fishing villages, the guide looked at the

most authentic Greek dining options for discerning visitors. Self-catering

holidaymakers were given a detailed guide on how to source local Greek

produce in the April edition, revealing details of family friendly organic farms,

award-winning wineries and grand indoor markets.

We tackle swimming and sightseeing in the next installment - coming up soon!

Cosmos

Operating for over 50 years, Cosmos Holidays is one of the oldest and best

established brands in UK tour operating, and provides holidays to over 780,000

customers in 65 destinations annually. Visit http://www.cosmos.co.uk now to

book a Cosmos holiday to Zante from £223.

For more information contact Robert Foulkes

at [e-mail], or on [phone]