Experience Greece

Shipping is a prime contributor to the Greek national economy. The long coastline of Greece also makes it an important destination for economic development. The uniqueness of the Greek shipping example is based in the fact that a small country with many islands and few million inhabitants in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean managed to build and operate one of the largest merchant flees globally, competing economic giants such as Japan, USA, Britain and Norway.

It is worth mentioning that even today, the Greek-owned fleet remains the largest in the world both in terms of total tonnage and displacement capacity, although it has an absolute number of fewer ships compared with China or Japan.

At the end of 2014 the Greek shipowners remained first in tankers (1,217), second in bulk carriers (1,878) and second in liquefied natural gas. According to the annual statistics of the Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee, the Greek-owned fleet continues to grow in DWT and GT terms.Greece finds its name in the list of Top ten shipping hubs. Some of the best shipping companies of Greece from where goods can be delivered across the globe are: Thenemaris, Aegean Shipping Management SA, Danaos Shipping, Arcadia Shipment, Mediterranean Shipping co. , Almi Transport, Vship. 

Tourism in Greece has been a prime sector of the economic activity in the country. Greece has been a major tourist destination and attraction in Europe since the 1970s for its history and culture, as well as for its long coastline, many islands and beaches. It is worth mentioning that Greece has 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which is the most among all the other countries. Greece is one of the most visited countries in Europe and the world. It is also one of Europe’s most popular LGBT tourist destinations. Some of the country’s major tourist destinations include the capital city Athens, the islands of Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Corfu and Crete, as well as the peninsula of Chalkidice. Find some of the best accommodation of those places: Electra Palace Athens, Alti Santorini Suites, Kiani Beach Resort in Chania, Omnia Mykonos Boutique Hotel & Suites.

Greece is one of the countries of the European Union that has significant and strongly differentiated mineral wealth both in quality and in quantity and variety of minerals and ores with equally important industrial interest. Few countries in the EU can be described as having significant mineral wealth and can base their economies on it. It should be mentioned that Greece is the only country in the EU with large deposits of manganese, chromite, aluminum and nickel. It is the leading producing country in the EU for aluminum (from bauxite) and nickel (from laterite). Significant production of magnesium (from magnesite) is also reported. Some of the most known companies in Greece are: DELPHI-DISTOMON S.A. , Lava Mining & Quarrying Co. S.A.

The Mediterranean is one of the most overfished seas in the world. According to the European Environment Agency, more than 65% of fish stocks in the area are outside safe biological limits. In the Greek seas coastal fishing is an activity of fundamental importance for the societies of the islands and the coastal areas, supporting nutritionally, professionally and socially the inhabitants of the areas. It is noteworthy that according to recent paleontological research, the species of fish caught by fishermen in the Aegean islands 10.000 years ago are almost the same as those caught by coastal fishermen today. Nowadays, coastal fishing continues to maintain special social and economic importance in Greece, representing 97% of the Greek fishing fleet and accounting for about 50% of the catches. Greece has developed a large aquaculture sector, representing a major share of national seafood production. Some of the most known fish farm companies in Greece are : Cosmofish A.E. , Genfroco LTD, Alelma Alonissos Fine Delicatessen.

Poultry farming in Greece is one of the most dynamic sectors of the agricultural economy and currently represents 5% of the total value of agricultural production. Organised poultry companies in Greece annually produce 120.000.000 chickens and 1.500.000.000 eggs. The domestic demand is almost completely covered by the production of those companies. About 50 companies of various sizes are active in the sector. Ioannina Agricultural Poultry Cooperative Pindos is the largest cooperative in Greek Poultry https://www.pindos-apsi.gr .

Agriculture is the practise of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture in Greece is based on small, family-owned dispersed units. Greece produces a wide variety of crops and livestock products, such as maize, olive ( 5th largest producer in the world, wheat, peach (3rd largest producer in the world), grape ( 19th largest producer in the world), orange ( 17th largest producer in the world), cotton, tomatoes, watermelon, potato, sugar beet, barley, apple, kiwi (5th largest producer in the world). Greek agricultural production was vastly expanded in the 20th century. In particular grain production has been significantly increased using traditional farming methods. It is worth mentioning that most agricultural products are traded in-Greece. There are many major production companies such as: Krokos Kozanis, Santo Wines, Zagorin Hellas, ENOAP, Agricultural Cooperative of Chania, Kolympari S.A. Mihelakis Family.

Volunteer work is sorely needed in Greece. You could support animal shelters, turtle Conversation, teach English to Refugees, practise physical therapy & nursing or support the land by planting trees and cleaning the seas .Volunteering in Greece combines means making a large impact on the community while enjoying a beautiful and natural landscape. You could inform about volunteering in Greece from: Soma Hellinon Proskopon Scouts of Greece, Ethelon, Hellenic Red Cross.

The morphological diversity of Greece and its endless natural resources combined with its unique culture and tradition make up a rare blend of images and experiences where lovers of the authentic will relish the blessings of nature. In agritourism cooperatives around the country one can take lessons of cookery and pastry and prepare old-school recipes of jams, stewed fruits, spoon sweets, home-made bread, fresh pasta, pies, liqueurs and other delights of the local cuisine. In pottery workshops you’ll develop your handcraft skills or you might also make the very presents you’ll carry back home from Greece. Wineries will let you sip exquisite wine and initiate you into the secrets of wine: varieties, aromas, colours, tastes.
Ecotourism is part and parcel of agritourism. Depending on where you’ll be staying, there might be a plethora of wonderful choices for you in store. National parks, wetlands, stunning landscapes and one of the richest floras and faunas in Europe await you. If you are into action, don’t miss out on the chance to do your favourite activity in the midst of the superb Greek natural beauty: swimming, fishing, hiking, mountaineering, horse-riding. But you can’t go wrong choosing the Greek nature for a relaxed holiday either: wake up to the singing of birds and have breakfast in the shade of a vine, or dine at the sight of sunset colouring olive groves in gold and green. Here are some of the best hotels for winter destinations: Amfikleia Home , Elafivolia Arachova Suites, Esperos Suites & Villas, Hotel Rodovoli, Aristi Mountain Resort.