Should you holiday in Greece or the Maldives?

When it comes to rich cultural history, there are few countries in the world that can compete with Greece. The Greek language has been spoken since the Bronze Age and there are historic sites dating back four millennia. It would be impossible for visitors to take in even a decent portion of these sites, but there are some historical monuments and buildings that should not be missed. You should aim to see at least one of the following sites during your stay, as well as other historical spots in the area that you stay.

Mount Athos

Mount Athos, or the Holy Mountain is only accessible to men, and is home to approximately 20 monasteries. Not only is the site a UNESCO heritage site, but it is also an autonomous state, and has been since Byzantine times. As with many of the Greek tourist attractions, it is the beautiful surroundings combined with the incredible history that make it such a popular place to visit.

Mystras

Mystras was abandoned in 1832, but had served as the capital of the Peloponnesus during the 14th and 15th Century. It is now home to some of the best examples of Medieval ruins that you can hope to see. Mystras is situated close to ancient Sparta, and is one of many historical spots in the area, but is certainly one of the finest.

Delphi Theatre

The Delphi Theatre is one of the most important historical sites in Greece and was once home to the oracle of Apollo. When it was built, the Delphi could seat 5,000 people and offered an incredible vista of the area.

Parthenon

Visitors to Athens should ensure that they stop at the Parthenon. Since the completion of its construction in 432BC, the site has served as a temple, a fortress, church, and mosque. The site that can now be seen was actually built as a replacement to an earlier temple that was destroyed by the Persians and its construction took 15 years to complete.

The Maldives

Are you looking for an exotic getaway to escape to and rediscover the wonder of nature? Fewer places on earth can give you the delight you will derive by visiting the archipelago of the Maldives. Since it is made up of over a thousand atolls and islands, the best way to get there would be a cruise trip. A tour to the Maldives is perfect for honeymooners, for those seeking an adventure and even for anyone desiring a restful vacation. Tourists will be spoilt for choice by the range of activities that they can take part in. They include riding in the whale submarine, surfing, snorkeling or taking a walk in the beach. The adventure of exploring the Maldives will rejuvenate anyone who loves nature and it will revive the raw thrill of being a part of such a beautiful world.

Some of the intriguing and interesting facts that may not be known to everyone about the Maldives include;

• The residents of the Maldives are spread out among roughly 200 islands, thus it is difficult to implement an education program that is unified; yet it boasts of a 98% literacy rate among the adult population.
• The Maldives were originally predominantly Buddhists, but were converted in the 12th Century to Islam. The Maldives is thus strictly a Muslim nation.
• The Maldives are said to have been established by a prince who was exiled by his father - King of Kalinga from India. The king was displeased by his son and consequently sent him to the Maldives, where he established a kingdom.
• The president and the government officials have held cabinet meetings underwater in a bid to raise an awareness on the climate change threat that faces the chain of islands.

There are so many other things to discover about the Maldives and Greece that it would only be fair to take a trip there and experience it for yourself. So go on, make the choice bewteen Greece and the Maldives and savour the variety of delights that await you!