Maps of Greece

Do you want to go to Greece? Plan your trip ahead of time with travel information and detailed maps. The Lonely planet has made a name for itself all over the world for premium travel information given by those who are actually on the road. Their Map of Greece features the mainland and the island with links on the side to finding the best hotels, restaurants, and hostels.

Dilos has clickable maps which enable you to see more detailed views of roads. This is a great way to plan your itinerary after you make a general decision about where you want to go. This site has comprehensive information about the society, culture, and history of Greece. It also contains travel maps that make planning your trip easier.

About.com is a great encyclopedic resource for most everything under the sun and it has a fantastic collection of historical maps. Throughout the web you can find maps of ancient Troy, maps of Attic Greece during the Golden Age, the Peloponnesian War, and the Hellenistic Age. There are sites with both ancient and modern maps of Macedonia. For information about the entire Black Sea region in ancient times, you can find an historical account as well as all kinds of maps on here.

Returning to Modern Times, interactive maps are available on sailing sites. While this information was intended for sailors, anyone can benefit from using these maps. You can browse the Mediterranean Sea map and the Greek political map, all on the homepage. Maps are clickable for easy viewing. Travel Info has a nice collection of maps. Alpha and Omega, which specializes in travel to Greece and cultural information, provides clickable maps by region.

All of these map resources will help you appreciate the development of the region from ancient times to the present. They can also provide you with a virtual tour of this diverse country which has been the center of Western Cultural development for thousands of years.