What was the best way for the Greeks to travel around?


What was the best way for the Greeks to travel around? Greece had an extensive road network connecting even the most remote settlements; however, the easiest and most comfortable way to travel was by sea, especially as the vast majority of the more important urban centres were located either on or very near the coast.


Is it difficult to travel around Greece?

Although it is only about the size of England or the US state of Alabama, Greece's island groups and mountainous mainland can make travel within the country more complex than you might expect. Most travelers will fly into Athens, Greece's largest city and the best jumping-off point to other parts of the country.