| Greece, the birthplace of European civilization, is a | | | | features. |
| beautiful country, rich in ancient wonders and | | | | It's a good idea to park outside of the city, as |
| outstanding natural beauty. | | | | navigating and parking throughout Athens can be |
| Although it has the highest car accident rate | | | | difficult. |
| throughout Europe, many tourists do not experience | | | | Heading southwest of Athens and you should find |
| any problems when driving in Greece. | | | | yourself in Piraeus, the cities main port and the third |
| There is a strong network of main roads connecting | | | | largest in the world! |
| all of the major cities along with smaller roads that | | | | From here you can get a ferry to one of Greece's |
| allow you to truly explore Greece's mountainous | | | | many islands. Alternatively you could drive down the |
| countryside. | | | | sunning coast line to Cape Sounion. |
| Many of the roads outside of built up areas consist | | | | For the more adventurous, a visit to Nafplion, on the |
| of three lanes, with the middle used for overtaking in | | | | Peloponnese Pennisula is sure to impress. Nafplion was |
| both directions. When on smaller roads, slower drivers | | | | once Greece's capital, and will appeal to those in |
| will sometimes be expected to move onto the | | | | search of sun, sea and sand. |
| shoulder to allow faster drivers to pass. | | | | Nafplion will also appeal to those wishing to |
| Athens is a good place to start your adventure. Being | | | | experience some more classic Greek culture. Here |
| one of the oldest cities in the world, it is dotted with | | | | you will find The Palamidi Fortress, one of the |
| some of the world's most spectacular historic | | | | countries grandest spots. |