Highlights of Greece: What Not to Miss for Your First Visit

Greece abounds in archaeological sites, not all of which can be covered here, but it is also known for its many islands. It is difficult to say exactly how many there are as some disappear at high tide and some are so tiny that no one can agree whether to count them or not. Estimates vary from as few as 1,200 to as high as 6,000. The vast majority are uninhabited, with only around 200 or so permanently settled.