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Visa Requirements
A valid Schengen visa is required to visit Greece. A short term visa is needed if somebody wishes to stay for less than 3 months. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.
Overview
The culture of Greece has evolved over thousands of years. In ancient times, Greece was the birthplace of Western culture and democracy. The ancient Greeks pioneered in many fields that rely on systematic thought, including biology, geometry, history, philosophy, and physics. They introduced important literary forms such as epics, lyric poetry, history, tragedy and comedy. Many of Greeceâs imposing archaeological monuments have been constructed two and a half thousand years ago and still, every year, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.
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The Greek diet is the perfect example of traditional Mediterranean eating. It's based around a variety of colourful and flavourful foods that are high in nutrients and low in animal fats. Olive oil, lemon juice, cheese, wine, and various meats, including lamb, poultry, rabbit, pork form a major part of Greek dishes.
Moussaka
It is a casserole made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling and then topping it off with a creamy bechamel sauce that is baked to golden perfection. It is perhaps the most widely recognized of all Greek dishes and was made famous by the legendary Greek chef, Nicholas Tselementes.
Baklava
Baklava is a classic Greek pastry made with flaky phyllo dough that is layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling, and bathed in sweet syrup. Itâs crunchy and sweet and very decadent. Walnuts and almonds make this version of the Greek pastry unique and flavourful.
Gyro
A Gyro is made by roasting the meat. Slices of it are then placed in pita with typical accessories like sauce, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and often french fries. Sometimes vegetables are strung with the meat, making it similar to a "shish kabab".
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There are many sorts of festivals in Greece that take place mostly in summer. Most of the big Greek popular festivals have a religious basis, so they are observed in accordance with the Orthodox calendar. Well-reputed international festivals are held in Greece every year, inviting you to take part as entrants, or initiating you as spectators into a world of music, theatre, cinema and dance.
Orthodox Easter
Easter is by far the biggest event of the year, celebrated everywhere with candlelit street processions, midnight fireworks and spit-roasted lamb. Easter week, or Holy Week, is marked by different events each day. It all begins on the Saturday of Lazarus with children going door-to-door singing the hymn of âLazarosâ and collecting money and eggs.
Hellenic Festival
It is the most prominent Greek summer festival. The Hellenic Festival features a top line-up of local and international music, dance and drama. Many of the marquee events are staged at one of the worldâs prime historic venues - the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, with the floodlit Acropolis as a backdrop.
Navy Week
Fishing villages and ports throughout the country host historical re-enactments and parties in late June. Navy week honours the islandâs maritime tradition with music, dancing, swimming and sailing. Celebrations are especially big. The festival culminates in a spectacular sound-and-light show with the burning of a boat which represents a Turkish warship, and fireworks over Hydra harbour.