Greek Facts You Should Know

Interesting Facts About Greece

Hey, guys, this article is part of a new series where I share a collection of interesting facts about different destinations around the world. In this article, I'm going to tell you things you probably don't know about Greece. Am I right? Nah, nah, I'm confused. Why are you saying no? I didn't say no; I said in Greek, "an."

Yes, the first fact "Ne" in Greek means yes. If you are talking to your Greek friends and you expect them to say yes but they say nah, don't get confused; nah means yes.

Greece has 6,000 islands. Greece is home to 6,000 islands, but only 227 of them are inhabited. This country is famous for its beautiful islands, including Santorini, Mykonos, Symi, and many others.

Spitting at someone is a good sign when you are in Greece. You might find yourself in a situation where a local might spit at you; don't get offended, as my Greek friend Chrysoula tells you why.

They spit on you because they don't want to give you the evil eye, and in Greece, there are a lot of people who actually wear the evil eye jewellery like I do here. Basically, Greeks spit at people they care about because they want to protect them against the curse of the evil oil in Greece.

In Greece, you're always close to the sea no matter where you are; you can't get away from the coast even on the mainland. The farthest point in the country from the sea is only 85 miles. This is because Greece has one of the longest coastlines in the world at almost 9000 miles.

Retirement homes are rare in Greece; most young people stay in their parents' home until they get married, and grandparents also live with their children's family until they pass away. For this reason, retirement homes are not popular in Greece.

Greece is one of the sunniest countries in the world, so it's no wonder many people travel to Greece even during the winters for the sun. Greece has more than 250 sunny days per year, which makes it one of the sunniest countries in the world. Greek moms keep their children warm.

Greek moms will make their children wear a jacket even if it is hot outside. bye. NO! Did you take your jacket with you? No, it is a hot day. No, it is not; take your jacket, please. Okay, mommy, bye. If a Greek mom asks you to put a jacket on, don't argue; you won't be able to win. Greeks use hand gestures to communicate.

Using hand gestures is one of the ways Greeks communicate. If they want to say they are happy with something, they do this. kind of do this, you shake your hand good, like you approve, you know it's really good, you can say that for food, you can also For example, if you see someone and you like them, you do that.

Perfume can't be a gift. If you want to buy a gift for your Greek friends, please do not buy a perfume. Greeks believe perfumes ruin any kind of relationship. Greece is the leading producer of sea sponges.

We've all heard of the benefits that natural sea sponges have on our skin and the environment, but did you know that Greece is the leading producer? You can find them almost everywhere, not only in Athens but also on any other beautiful island. 

Olive oil consumption is high in Greece. Greece is one of the top five producers of olive oil in the world, and it also uses the most olive oil per capita. 

The Greeks love olives and olive oil, and they put a lot of it in every kind of food. Greek food is healthy. Greek cuisine is not only tasty and delicious, but it is also very healthy. 

The Greek diet is among the healthiest foods in the world since it is based on vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, fish, cheese, and meat. I personally love Greek food, and name days are bigger than birthdays.

Greeks celebrate named days that are bigger than their birthdays; if you don't know what name days are, I'll explain. Name Days are celebrated in Catholic and Orthodox countries.

People celebrate the feast day of the saint after whom they are named, and donkeys are used as a means of transportation.

Donkeys are still the main mode of transportation in some Greek villages and islands. Hydra, for example, is car-free. Unfortunately, in some touristy destinations like Santorini, donkeys are being abused by tourists, so if you are planning a trip to Greece and you are able to walk, don't ride donkeys uphill just for fun; you are in Greece, and you will find a lot of other fun things to do.