希臘十大旅遊勝地（上）

提到希臘，人們腦中就會浮現出聖托裏尼島上的藍白房子和美麗的愛琴海。其實，作爲最受歡迎的旅遊目的地之一，希臘還有很多值得一遊的風景勝地。

Known for its plethora of ancient ruins, whitewashed villages, sunny beaches, tasty cuisine and friendly atmosphere, it is no wonder that Greece ranks among Europe’s top travel destinations. But the reason that tourism exists in the first place is that it’s just so beautiful here. Often, you’ll find that beauty on the many scattered islands, lying like little gems in the seas surrounding the Grecian peninsula. Each one offers its own share of stunning landscapes, historic sites, nightlife scenes and cultural delights.

希臘以其衆多的歷史遺蹟、被粉刷成白色的村莊、陽光燦爛的海灘、美味的烹飪和友好的氛圍而聞名遐邇，難怪它能躋身歐洲頂級旅遊目的地之列。但希臘旅遊業發達的首要原因就是這裏的風景真是太美了。通常，你可以在許多分散的島嶼上發現希臘的美，它們就像希臘半島周圍海域中的小寶石。每一個島嶼都有着令人驚歎的風景、歷史遺蹟、夜生活和文化樂趣。

There’s a wealth of these to explore. From the Ionian islands in the west – including Kefalonia and Corfu – to the Aegean Sea, boasting Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, and Rhodes, amongst others. Then there’s the pre-Hellenic Minoan culture of Crete to the south. Back on the mainland, there’s scenery worthy of the gods all over the place. The monastery of Meteora, the ruins at Delphi, and then, most famously, the capital of Athens and its iconic Parthenon. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Greece:

希臘有很多值得探索的地方。從西部的愛奧尼亞羣島（包括凱法利尼亞島和科孚島）到擁有着邁科諾斯島、聖托裏尼島、科斯島和羅德島等多個島嶼的愛琴海。南部還有克里特島的前希臘米諾斯文化。再回到大陸，到處都是值得一遊的景色。邁泰奧拉的修道院，德爾菲的遺蹟，以及最著名的首都雅典及其標誌性的帕特農神廟。

下面來看看希臘最值得一去的旅遊勝地：

10. Cape Sounion 蘇尼翁角

Situated at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion is best known as the site of the ruins of the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea. The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The site is a popular day-excursion for tourists from Athens, with sunset over the Aegean Sea, as viewed from the ruins, a sought-after spectacle.

蘇尼翁角位於阿提卡半島最南端，以古希臘海神波塞冬神廟遺址所在地而知名。這些遺址棲息在岬角上，三面環海。對於來自希臘雅典的遊客來說，這裏是最受歡迎的一日遊景點，因爲從遺址上可以看到熱門美景——愛琴海的日落。

9. Thessaloniki 塞薩洛尼基

Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and the capital city of the Macedonian region of Northern Greece. Lively festivals, social events and a buzzing nightlife make this city the cultural capital of Greece. Comprised of a historic city center and commercial district, Thessaloniki offers both old and new attractions from its Byzantine walls, White Tower and Turkish baths to colorful food markets, museums and art galleries. Thessaloniki’s nightlife is unmatched. From small tavernas to nightclubs and other entertainment venues, Thessaloniki offers it all.

塞薩洛尼基是希臘第二大城市，也是希臘北部馬其頓地區的首府。熱鬧的節日、豐富的社交活動和生機勃勃的夜生活使這座城市成爲希臘的文化之都。它擁有着歷史悠久的市中心和商業區，從拜占庭式的城牆、白塔和土耳其式的浴室，到豐富多彩的食品市場、博物館和美術館，各種新老景點，塞薩洛尼基都能提供。塞薩洛尼基的夜生活無與倫比。從小酒館到夜總會和其他娛樂場所，這裏應有盡有。

8. Zagori 扎戈裏

Zagori is a region of great natural beauty, with striking geology and two national parks, in northwestern Greece. It’s dense forests and rugged mountains are furrowed by powerful rivers and dotted with traditional villages, many featuring grand stone houses dating from the late eighteenth century. The best way to enjoy the area is by hiking the numerous paths connecting the villages. The most accessible and rewarding target is the wonderful Víkos Gorge.

扎戈裏是希臘西北部一個自然美景區，擁有兩個國家公園，這裏的地質地貌令人驚歎。扎戈裏森林茂密，山巒崎嶇，河流滔滔，傳統村落星羅棋佈，有許多建於十八世紀晚期的宏偉石屋。欣賞這一地區美景的最佳方式是徒步穿越連接村莊的衆多小徑。最容易到達和最有價值的徒步旅行的目標是風景美妙的威科斯峽谷。

7. Halkidiki 哈爾基迪基半島

Halkidiki is a trident-like peninsula near the city of Thessaloniki, sporting excellent beaches. The three separate peninsulas can be roughly summarized as follows: Kassandra has the nightlife, Sithonia has the beaches and Athos has the monks. Being closest to Thessaloniki, Kassandra is more built-up, while the more quiet Sithonia has campgrounds, hidden coves and clear waters. Both are popular with Greek and Eastern European tourists. Much of the easternmost peninsula belongs to the Mount Athos monastic community. It’s accessible by boat and open to male pilgrims only.

哈爾基迪基半島靠近塞薩洛尼基市，形狀類似三叉戟，擁有非常適合運動的海灘。卡桑德拉的夜生活，西託尼亞的海灘，阿索斯的僧侶，是這三個半島的特色之處。卡桑德拉離塞薩洛尼基最近，建築更加密集，而西託尼亞則更加安靜，有着露營地、隱蔽的海灣和清澈的水域。兩個半島都很受希臘和東歐遊客的歡迎。半島最東端的大部分地區屬於阿索斯山修道院社區。乘船可到達，只對男性朝聖者開放。

trident[ˈtraɪdnt]: n. 三叉戟

6. Peloponnese 伯羅奔尼撒半島

Shaped much like a large leaf, Peloponnese was traditionally called Morea, which means mulberry leaf. Located in the southernmost region of both Europe and Greece, Peloponnese is a wide peninsula connected to the mainland by the Rio-Antirrio bridge. Interspersed with classical Greek temples, Venetian fortresses, Byzantine churches and Mycenaean palaces, Peloponnese echoes the ancient cultures and events from its extensive history. Among these ancient ruins is Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were hosted in honor of Zeus.

伯羅奔尼撒半島形狀很像一片大葉子，傳統上被稱爲摩里亞，意思是桑葉。伯羅奔尼撒半島位於歐洲和希臘最南端，面積廣闊，通過里約-安提里奧大橋與大陸相連。伯羅奔尼撒半島上點綴着希臘古典寺廟、威尼斯堡壘、拜占庭教堂和邁錫尼宮殿，這些建築都是其古老文化和歷史事件的縮影。在這些古代遺蹟中有奧林匹亞，第一屆奧林匹克運動會就是在這裏舉行的，用以紀念宙斯。