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Stunning new Street View imagery gives tourism boost to Greece
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Just in time for spring vacation planning,
Street View imagery of Greece has arrived in Google Maps
. Starting today, travelers can get an immersive look at the Greek landscape, unveiling some of the country’s major cities, tourist destinations, cultural and historic sites, and natural landscapes. Collected with the the
Street View Trekker
, a wearable backpack with a camera system on top, this imagery allows potential tourists to virtually walk through the mountainous and winding pathways of Greece, enticing them to visit in person.
This imagery update is part of Google’s commitment to help the Greek tourism sector grow, bringing more local content online as part of the
Grow Greek Tourism Online initiative
, which provides Greek tourism entrepreneurs free trainings and online tools to grow their business throughout the year.
To get a glimpse of some of the country’s highlights, travelers can begin their Greek journey at
Meteora
, which literally translates to “middle of the sky.” This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to
Mount Athos
.
Visit Meteora, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site
Then tourists can enjoy the
view of Athens from Lycabettus hill
. According to Greek mythology, the
Goddess Athena
dropped this mountain in surprise after hearing bad news from a raven. No matter its origin, the vistas are a beautiful place to enjoy the warm, Greek sun above and the urban landscape below.
Enjoy the unique view of Athens from Lycabettus
Next, travelers can cruise to a lagoon called
Balos
off the coast of Crete. This islet forms part of a cape through the lagoon called Cap Tigani (which means "frying pan" in Greek).
Cruise to Balos, a lagoon in Crete
Continuing their exploration of Crete, tourists can also traverse the
Samaria Gorge
, a National Park and a World's Biosphere Reserve, with a length of 18 km.
Traverse the Samaria Gorge in the southwestern Crete
This is just a sample of all the wonderful views available now in Street View in Google Maps. To explore more of the collection, view this
Greek gallery
.
And businesses can also benefit from Street View technology by embedding Google Maps directly into their website for free, helping to promote these locations -- whether it’s a hotel chain, tourist destinations or a local library, museum or restaurant.
Posted by Magdalena Filak, Street View Associate Program Manager
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