{"id":17533,"date":"2023-08-02T09:03:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T07:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/?p=17533"},"modified":"2025-10-25T09:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T07:01:16","slug":"interesting-facts-about-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/","title":{"rendered":"32 Interesting Facts About Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that wearing high heels is banned at some archaeological sites in Greece, or that the world\u2019s first vending machine was invented there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This country isn\u2019t just full of ancient history and beautiful beaches\u2014it\u2019s also packed with fascinating facts that will truly surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll share some of the most interesting facts about Greece: its history, culture, food, inventions, traditions, and modern customs. Some will make you smile, others might amaze you, but all of them will help you get to know this incredible country a little better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#Curiosidades_historicas_y_mitologicas\" >Historical and Mythological Facts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#1_Nombre_del_pais\" >1. Country name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#2_Idioma_griego\" >2. Greek language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#3_Atenea_la_patrona_de_Atenas\" >3. Athena, the patron goddess of Athens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#4_Ombligo_del_mundo_Delfos\" >4. Navel of the world: Delphi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#5_Coloso_de_Rodas\" >5. Colossus of Rhodes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#Comida_y_bebida_griega\" >Greek Food and Drinks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#6_Aceitunas_y_aceite_de_oliva\" >6. Olives and olive oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#7_Queso_feta\" >7. Feta cheese<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#8_Tarta_de_queso\" >8. Cheesecake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#9_Cafe_frappe\" >9. Frappe coffee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#Inventos_y_aportes_griegos\" >Greek Inventions and Contributions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#10_Inventos\" >10. Inventions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#11_Primera_maquina_expendedora\" >11. First vending machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#12_Plomeria_y_saneamiento\" >12. Plumbing and Sanitation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#13_Mecanismo_de_Anticitera\" >13. Antikythera Mechanism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#14_Yo-yo\" >14. Yo-yo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#Cultura_y_tradiciones\" >Culture and Traditions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#15_Bailes_tradicionales\" >15. Traditional dances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#16_Celebracion_del_Santo\" >16. Name day celebration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#17_La_Pascua_ortodoxa_y_los_huevos_rojos\" >17. Orthodox Easter and red eggs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#18_La_siesta_y_la_hora_de_silencio\" >18. The siesta and quiet hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#19_Mal_de_ojo\" >19. Evil eye<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#20_Romper_platos\" >20. Plate smashing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#21_Komboloi_el_pasatiempo_griego\" >21. Komboloi, the Greek pastime<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#Datos_curiosos_de_Grecia_actual\" >Interesting Facts About Modern Greece<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#22_Tacones_prohibidos\" >22. High heels ban<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#23_Dias_soleados\" >23. Sunny days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#24_Pais_montanoso\" >24. Mountainous country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#25_Costa_interminable\" >25. Endless coastline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#26_Patrimonios_de_la_Humanidad\" >26. World Heritage Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#27_Museos_arqueologicos\" >27. Archaeological museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#28_Casas_blancas_con_techos_azules\" >28. White houses with blue roofs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#29_Mas_teatros\" >29. More theaters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#Gestos_y_costumbres_modernas\" >Modern Gestures and Customs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#30_Numero_cinco_con_la_mano\" >30. Number five with your hand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#31_Dar_las_gracias\" >31. Saying thank you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#32_Decir_que_algo_esta_delicioso\" >32. Saying something is delicious<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/curiosidades-de-grecia\/#Pensamientos_finales\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curiosidades_historicas_y_mitologicas\"><\/span>Historical and Mythological Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nombre_del_pais\"><\/span>1. Country name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201cGreece\u201d comes from the Latin term Graecia, meaning \u201cthe land of the Greeks.\u201d That\u2019s what the Romans called it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the country\u2019s official name is the Hellenic Republic, and Greeks themselves call it Hellas or Ell\u00e1da. When pronouncing it, remember that the \u201ch\u201d is silent and the double \u201cl\u201d sounds like a single one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/capilla-griega-faliraki.jpg\" alt=\"faliraki-greek-chapel\" class=\"wp-image-14531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/capilla-griega-faliraki.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/capilla-griega-faliraki-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greek chapel and a Greek grandfather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Idioma_griego\"><\/span>2. Greek language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Greek is one of the oldest languages in the world that\u2019s still in use today. It\u2019s believed to have been spoken more than 5,000 years ago, during the third millennium BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The oldest evidence of written Greek comes from clay tablets that are over 3,400 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Greek is the official language of both Greece and Cyprus, and its influence spread far beyond. Latin and Anglo-Saxon languages borrowed many words of Greek origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we use words like geography, philosophy, and biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Atenea_la_patrona_de_Atenas\"><\/span>3. Athena, the patron goddess of Athens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Greek mythology, Athena\u2014the goddess of wisdom and war\u2014and Poseidon competed to become the patron of Athens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each offered a gift to the inhabitants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poseidon struck a rock with his trident, and saltwater sprang out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athena planted an olive tree, symbolizing peace and prosperity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>King Cecrops chose the olive tree, as it provided food, oil, and wood. That\u2019s how the city got its name from the goddess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even today, on the Acropolis of Athens next to the Erechtheion temple, you can see an olive tree that recalls this myth.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/templo-de-zeus-en-atenas2.jpg\" alt=\"temple-of-zeus-in-athens2\" class=\"wp-image-17629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/templo-de-zeus-en-atenas2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/templo-de-zeus-en-atenas2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temple of Zeus in Athens and the Acropolis in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ombligo_del_mundo_Delfos\"><\/span>4. Navel of the world: Delphi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In ancient times, the Greeks believed that Delphi was the center of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to legend, Zeus released two eagles from opposite ends of the Earth, and they met right there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sacred stone called the omphalos (meaning \u201cnavel\u201d) was placed in the sanctuary of Delphi to mark the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oracle of Delphi, where the priestess Pythia gave her prophecies, was also located there\u2014considered the most sacred site in the Greek world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Coloso_de_Rodas\"><\/span>5. Colossus of Rhodes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the island of Rhodes once stood one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Colossus of Rhodes. It was a gigantic statue of the sun god Helios, built around 292 BC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It stood 32 meters tall on a 15-meter marble pedestal at the entrance of Mandraki Harbor. It remained standing for only 66 years before an earthquake destroyed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its short life, its fame spread across the world, and it\u2019s still one of the island\u2019s most iconic symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ciervo-en-madraki.jpg\" alt=\"deer-in-mandraki\" class=\"wp-image-14557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ciervo-en-madraki.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ciervo-en-madraki-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Place where the Colossus is believed to have stood in Rhodes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comida_y_bebida_griega\"><\/span>Greek Food and Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Aceitunas_y_aceite_de_oliva\"><\/span>6. Olives and olive oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The olive tree has been part of Greece\u2019s history and daily life for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the tree isn\u2019t native to the country, Greeks embraced it and turned it into a symbol of wisdom, strength, and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Greece is one of the world\u2019s top olive producers and offers hundreds of varieties. Some of the most popular are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Halkidiki \u2013 large and green, with a mild flavor and crunchy texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kalamata \u2013 the classic black or purple olives, often used in salads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Koroneiki \u2013 small and green, perfect for making high-quality olive oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Olive oil has been used since ancient times not only for cooking but also as medicine, perfume, sunscreen, and even in religious rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners of the ancient Olympic Games received amphorae filled with this precious oil, considered a true treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aceitunas-griegas.jpg\" alt=\"greek-olives\" class=\"wp-image-26435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aceitunas-griegas.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aceitunas-griegas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aceitunas-griegas-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Queso_feta\"><\/span>7. Feta cheese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Feta is one of Greece\u2019s greatest prides and can be found on almost every table in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its name comes from the way it\u2019s cut into slices, and the first written references date back to the Byzantine Empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, its history is much older. In Homer\u2019s Odyssey, a similar cheese made by the Cyclops Polyphemus is already mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional feta is made from sheep\u2019s milk, sometimes mixed with up to 30% goat\u2019s milk. In 2002, it received <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.ec.europa.eu\/farming\/geographical-indications-and-quality-schemes\/geographical-indications-food-and-drink\/feta-pdo_es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protected Designation of Origin<\/a><\/strong>status, meaning real feta can only be produced in seven regions of Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you travel around the country, don\u2019t miss the chance to try an authentic Greek salad topped with a generous block of feta.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ensalada-griega-con-queso-feta.jpg\" alt=\"greek-salad-with-feta-cheese\" class=\"wp-image-17627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ensalada-griega-con-queso-feta.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ensalada-griega-con-queso-feta-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Tarta_de_queso\"><\/span>8. Cheesecake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long before New York made cheesecake famous, the Greeks were already baking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 5th century BC, the Greek physician Aegimus wrote a treatise on how to make cheesecakes. Back then, they were served at banquets and considered a source of energy for athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So next time you enjoy a slice of cheesecake, you can thank ancient Greece for the invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Cafe_frappe\"><\/span>9. Frappe coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Greek summers, frappe coffee is almost a way of life. It\u2019s a cold coffee with ice and thick foam, accidentally invented in 1957 during the Thessaloniki International Fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dimitris Vakondios, a Nescafe representative, wanted to make coffee but had no hot water, so he used cold water and a shaker instead. The result was an instant success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many years, it was the only cold coffee option in the country, though today it shares the spotlight with freddo espresso and freddo cappuccino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the frappe remains Greece\u2019s favorite summer classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inventos_y_aportes_griegos\"><\/span>Greek Inventions and Contributions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Inventos\"><\/span>10. Inventions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ancient Greeks were pioneers in fields such as architecture, medicine, astronomy, and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We owe them fundamental ideas like democracy, logic, political science, and theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also created more practical inventions, such as water mills, lighthouses, and water clocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their curiosity and desire to understand the world marked the beginning of what we now call Western civilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Primera_maquina_expendedora\"><\/span>11. First vending machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most interestings facts about Greece: the ancient Greeks invented vending machines over two thousand years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria created a device that released a small amount of holy water when a coin was inserted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mechanism worked with a system of levers and weights, very similar to modern machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hero also designed other inventions far ahead of his time, including automatic doors, air-powered fountains, and the first known steam engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Plomeria_y_saneamiento\"><\/span>12. Plumbing and Sanitation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/akrotiri-en-Santorini-museos-gratis-en-grecia.jpg\" alt=\"akrotiri-in-Santorini---free-museums-in-greece\" class=\"wp-image-14105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/akrotiri-en-Santorini-museos-gratis-en-grecia.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/akrotiri-en-Santorini-museos-gratis-en-grecia-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toilet in Akrotiri in Santorini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Minoan civilization, which lived on the island of Crete more than 3,000 years ago, was one of the first to use underground clay pipes to bring clean water into homes and remove waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the palaces of Knossos, archaeologists found remains of bathrooms with drainage systems and cisterns that reveal a surprisingly advanced level of engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This plumbing system is considered one of the oldest in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Mecanismo_de_Anticitera\"><\/span>13. Antikythera Mechanism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1901, divers discovered the remains of a device off the island of Antikythera that changed how we understand ancient technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a complex astronomical calculator built around 150 BC, capable of predicting eclipses, lunar phases, and planetary cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the Antikythera Mechanism, it\u2019s considered the first computer in history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it can be seen at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens and still amazes scientists with its precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Yo-yo\"><\/span>14. Yo-yo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although its exact origin isn\u2019t entirely clear, the yo-yo appears on a Greek vase from the 5th century BC showing a child playing with one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s believed to have been a popular toy among Greek children and could be made of wood, metal, or terracotta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you thought the yo-yo was a modern invention, it actually has more than two thousand years of history.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yo-yo-de-la-antigua-gregia.jpg\" alt=\"I I from ancient greece\" class=\"wp-image-17625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yo-yo-de-la-antigua-gregia.jpg 605w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yo-yo-de-la-antigua-gregia-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yo-yo-de-la-antigua-gregia-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Archivo:Yo-yo_player_Antikensammlung_Berlin_F2549.jpg\">Photo source: Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultura_y_tradiciones\"><\/span>Culture and Traditions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Bailes_tradicionales\"><\/span>15. Traditional dances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dance has been an essential part of Greek life since ancient times. Plato and Aristotle already mentioned its importance in education and celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, there are more than ten thousand types of traditional dances, with movements that vary from region to region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous is the Sirtaki, created for the film Zorba the Greek in 1964, where dancers stand in a line or circle and alternate slow and fast steps to the rhythm of the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching a group of Greeks dancing Sirtaki, with their arms over each other\u2019s shoulders, is one of those unforgettable sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the video below, you can see scenes from the movie Zorba the Greek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zorba the Greek - The Final Dance\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BS0w3Wkric8?list=PLqW3G9RZA8SEBMIidE9otIBJybjH272-e\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Celebracion_del_Santo\"><\/span>16. Name day celebration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Greece, name days are even more important than birthdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Greek names are linked to a saint, and when their day comes, families welcome visitors with flowers and sweets. No invitation is needed\u2014it\u2019s understood that doors will be open and something will always be offered to guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_La_Pascua_ortodoxa_y_los_huevos_rojos\"><\/span>17. Orthodox Easter and red eggs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Orthodox Easter is the most important holiday in Greece. It\u2019s celebrated with processions, candles, and a solemn atmosphere that ends on Saturday night with fireworks and a big family dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most charming traditions is the red eggs. Each person chooses a dyed egg, symbolizing the blood of Christ, and taps it against another\u2019s while saying \u201cChrist\u00f3s an\u00e9sti,\u201d which means \u201cChrist has risen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The egg that doesn\u2019t crack is said to bring good luck for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_La_siesta_y_la_hora_de_silencio\"><\/span>18. The siesta and quiet hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Greece, the siesta isn\u2019t optional\u2014it\u2019s almost sacred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the early afternoon, especially between two and five, the streets empty, many shops close, and the whole country seems to pause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s even a rule known as the \u201csilent hours,\u201d which forbids loud noises during that time. It\u2019s a moment to rest from the heat and recharge before continuing the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than a habit, the siesta is part of the Greek lifestyle\u2014just as important as coffee or chatting in the town square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Mal_de_ojo\"><\/span>19. Evil eye<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The evil eye, known as mati, is one of the most common superstitions in Greece. It\u2019s believed that a look filled with envy can cause tiredness, headaches, or even bad luck.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/amuleto-mal-de-ojo.jpg\" alt=\"evil-eye-amulet\" class=\"wp-image-26437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/amuleto-mal-de-ojo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/amuleto-mal-de-ojo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/amuleto-mal-de-ojo-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To protect themselves, Greeks use a blue eye-shaped amulet called a nazar, which you\u2019ll see everywhere\u2014from jewelry and keychains to souvenirs.\nSome older people even know how to \u201cremove\u201d the evil eye with prayers or small rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Romper_platos\"><\/span>20. Plate smashing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plate smashing is one of Greece\u2019s most eye-catching traditions. It\u2019s done at weddings, parties, and even funerals as a symbol of joy, renewal, or farewell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The custom began as a way to scare away evil spirits and has since become a symbol of the lively Greek spirit. During celebrations, while music plays and people dance, plates are thrown to the ground amid shouts of \u201cOpa!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Komboloi_el_pasatiempo_griego\"><\/span>21. Komboloi, the Greek pastime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The komboloi is a string of beads you\u2019ll often see in the hands of older men sitting in cafes or strolling through the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It originated in the monasteries of Mount Athos, where monks used strings with knots to count their prayers. Over time, it lost its religious meaning and became a tool for relaxation and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It usually has an odd number of beads, made from wood, amber, or bone, which are rolled between the fingers in rhythm with one\u2019s thoughts.\nMore than just an accessory, the komboloi reflects the calm and slow pace of everyday Greek life.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Komboloi-tienda-en-atenas-427x640.jpg\" alt=\"Komboloi-store-in-athens\" class=\"wp-image-26450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Komboloi-tienda-en-atenas-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Komboloi-tienda-en-atenas-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Komboloi-tienda-en-atenas-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Komboloi-tienda-en-atenas.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Datos_curiosos_de_Grecia_actual\"><\/span>Interesting Facts About Modern Greece<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Tacones_prohibidos\"><\/span>22. High heels ban<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, this might sound like a strange fact about Greece. \ud83d\ude05 Since 2009, wearing high heels has been banned at archaeological sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule was introduced because thin heels can damage the ancient stones of places like the Acropolis. It makes sense, considering that even the ground is part of the historical heritage that needs protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ban also applies during evening events at these sites, when visitors are more likely to dress formally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Dias_soleados\"><\/span>23. Sunny days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece enjoys about 250 days of sunshine per year\u2014the most in the Mediterranean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise that it\u2019s one of the most popular summer destinations. On many islands, it\u2019s rare to see a single cloud from June to September, and rain is almost nonexistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Pais_montanoso\"><\/span>24. Mountainous country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although many people picture beaches and islands, Greece is actually the most mountainous country in Europe. Around 80% of its territory is covered by mountains or hills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/meteora-desde-atenas.jpg\" alt=\"organized trip to Greece with Meteora\" class=\"wp-image-16509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/meteora-desde-atenas.jpg 900w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/meteora-desde-atenas-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/meteora-desde-atenas-768x299.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It has 18 peaks higher than 2,200 meters, with Mount Olympus\u2014the highest\u2014rising to 2,918 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That mix of sea and mountains explains the country\u2019s incredible variety of landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Costa_interminable\"><\/span>25. Endless coastline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece has more than 16,000 kilometers of coastline, about 7,500 of which belong to its six thousand islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only 227 of those islands are inhabited, which means it\u2019s still easy to find deserted beaches\u2014even in the middle of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the farthest you can ever be from the sea in Greece is just 137 kilometers. Not bad, right?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/playa-lefkada.jpg\" alt=\"beach-lefkada\" class=\"wp-image-17578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/playa-lefkada.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/playa-lefkada-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beach in Lefkada (Lefkada)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Patrimonios_de_la_Humanidad\"><\/span>26. World Heritage Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece\u2019s rich history is reflected in its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/statesparties\/gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18 sites declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most famous are the Acropolis of Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Meteora, and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/medieval-city-of-rhodes-and-mandraki\/\">medieval city of Rhodes<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each represents a different period in the country\u2019s history, from Classical Greece to the Byzantine Empire.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/anfiteatro-de-Epidauros-en-Grecia.jpg\" alt=\"amphitheater-of-Epidauros-in-Greece\" class=\"wp-image-14106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/anfiteatro-de-Epidauros-en-Grecia.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/anfiteatro-de-Epidauros-en-Grecia-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Theater of Epidauros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Museos_arqueologicos\"><\/span>27. Archaeological museums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over a hundred spread across the country, covering different periods\u2014from ancient times to the Byzantine era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most important ones are the National Archaeological Museum and the Acropolis Museum, both in Athens, as well as those in Delphi and Olympia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Casas_blancas_con_techos_azules\"><\/span>28. White houses with blue roofs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous white houses with blue roofs you see in photos of the Greek islands weren\u2019t painted that way for aesthetic reasons, but out of necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, homes were built with dark volcanic stone, which absorbed too much heat. To keep them cool, people started whitewashing them with lime, the cheapest and most accessible material on the islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blue color came from adding loulaki, an inexpensive cleaning powder mixed with lime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years later, in 1967, the military government ordered that this color combination be preserved\u2014and today it has become a national symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/santorini-islas-griegas.jpg\" alt=\"santorini-greek-islands\" class=\"wp-image-15100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/santorini-islas-griegas.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/santorini-islas-griegas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Santorini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Mas_teatros\"><\/span>29. More theaters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Athens is the city with the most theaters in the world, with over 140 active stages\u2014more than Broadway in New York or the West End in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise, since the Greeks were the inventors of theater and drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, shown in the photo below, sits at the foot of the Acropolis and is one of the most iconic. It still hosts concerts and performances today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you imagine sitting in this ancient Greek theater listening to a rock concert? Well, it's possible! \ud83e\udd1f<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/odeon-en-atenas.jpg\" alt=\"odeon-in-athens\" class=\"wp-image-14110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/odeon-en-atenas.jpg 750w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/odeon-en-atenas-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Odeon in Athens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gestos_y_costumbres_modernas\"><\/span>Modern Gestures and Customs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Numero_cinco_con_la_mano\"><\/span>30. Number five with your hand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the Greek fun facts that might save you from an awkward moment while traveling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re talking to someone in Greece, avoid raising your hand with your palm open and fingers spread. That gesture, known as mouts\u00e1, is considered an insult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It dates back to the Byzantine Empire, when people guilty of minor crimes had their faces marked with charcoal, and showing an open hand symbolized that humiliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it still carries a negative meaning, especially if the hand is moved close to someone\u2019s face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to show the number five, keep your fingers together or turn your palm toward yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Dar_las_gracias\"><\/span>31. Saying thank you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Greece, gratitude is shown not only through words but also through gestures. One of the most common is placing your right hand over your chest and giving two or three gentle pats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Decir_que_algo_esta_delicioso\"><\/span>32. Saying something is delicious<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When something tastes especially good, Greeks express it with a gesture very similar to the Italian one. You place your palm upward, bring your fingers together, and move your hand slightly up and down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a gesture that shows satisfaction and is often accompanied by a smile. Do it while enjoying your meal, and everyone will understand you perfectly\u2014no words needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pensamientos_finales\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These interesting facts about Greece show just how much there is to discover beyond what meets the eye. Every corner holds a story, a custom, or a small detail that surprises and helps you better understand the country\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning about them is a different way to travel\u2014seeing everyday life from a new perspective and appreciating the Greek spirit in every little gesture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Which of these fun facts did you find most surprising? 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