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has topped 50 with an ever-growing number of temporary exhibits and pop-up galleries
appearing in empty shops and restaurants.
With 393 beaches and nine marinas receiving the much coveted Blue Flag in 2014 for
cleanliness, Greece now ranks second in a list of 49 countries worldwide. To choose
where to stretch out your towel, visit
www.blueflag.org
.
In 2013 the number of foreigners entering the annual Athens Classic Marathon climbed
by 25% as runners clamor to follow the original 42.195km course of the news-bearing
foot soldier from ancient Athens. If you're keen to do the same next November, register
early at
www.athensclassicalmarathon.org
.
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