How to Meet and Date Rich men in Greece

Tracing its roots back to the ancient Greece which was the cradle of Western civilization, the modern nation of Greece is one of the most developed places in Europe. Apart from being home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it also has a high standard of living according to contemporary human development index. This balance is what makes Greece not only a great place to visit but also to live and socialize. And if you are looking for wealthy men to give you company, here are a few ways you can go about it.

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The shippies and the shipping merchants

Ever since the ancient times, shipping has been a key economic activity in Greece. Today, shipping is one of the country's most important industries, accounting for 4.5% of the country’s GDP and employing about 160,000 people or roughly 4% of the total national workforce. According to a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report in 2010, the Greek merchant navy is the largest in the world at 15.96% of the world's total capacity. The total tonnage of the country's merchant fleet is 186 million dwt which makes it rank first in the world in terms of capacity. The modern Greek shipping industry actually owes this pre-eminent position to the 1960s when the size of the Greek fleet nearly doubled, mainly through the investment undertaken by the shipping magnates like Aristotle Onassis and Stavros Niarchos. And while not everybody is a Jacqueline Kennedy to be able to catch the eye of Onassis, you can surely explore the possibility of getting to know the singles in the shipping business. If possible, attend the business conventions and trade conferences related to the shipping industry so as to be able to rub shoulders with the wealthy owners of shipping companies, cargo vessels or luxury cruise liners. If nothing comes of that, you can make the acquaintance of various highly-skilled professionals in the industry like engineers, navigators, managers of cruise liners and others who are likely to be among the best-paid singles in the country. So don’t forget to book yourself on that cruise, apart from enjoying some of the loveliest sights in the world, who knows it may also help you to meet someone wealthy and available.

Get yourself a rich guide

Tourism is one of the major sectors of the Greek economy which employs, directly or indirectly, 16.5% of the total national workforce. Equally importantly The tourism industry is a major source of foreign exchange earnings and revenue accounting for 15% of Greece's total GDP. The most frequented circuit of tourism in Greece is Central Macedonia followed by Attica. Apart from Athens, several Greek cities like Thessaloniki, Santorini and Mykonos have become popular with visitors as much for their classical heritage as for their vibrant contemporary cultural life. While the classical archeological sites and museums continue to be all-time favorites, the marinas of Alimos and Flisvos, the thermal springs of the country as well as the modern Mediterranean culture of Greece has garnered much attention in recent times, especially with conference tourism being promoted by the government in a big way. So if you happen to find yourself in this Mediterranean paradise, don’t hesitate to explore all its attractions. And if you can afford it, do it in style like taking a luxury cruise or staying at a five-star hotel. This will put you in touch with the high-paid professionals in the hospitality sector like guides, chefs, tour managers, not to speak of the executives and owners of the profit-making travel companies.

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Groove at the upscale hangouts

Greece has emerged as one of the hottest nightspots in recent times with, Lonely Planet ranking Greece's northern and second-largest city of Thessaloniki as the world's fifth-best party town worldwide in 2010, However much of the action is centered around cities with the largest urban population like the national capital Athens as well as Patras in western Greece and Heraklion in Crete. In Athens you might bump into a wealthy patron of classical arts at theaters like the Odeon of Herod Atticus which hosts some excellent performances especially around the time of the Athens Festival or perhaps the Megaron where you can listen to concerts and symphonies all the while admiring its majestic interiors as well as world-class acoustics. On the other hand if you prefer to make chit-chat over fine spirits and some racier music, then head to the Balthazar which boasts of a neoclassical style bar or the relatively newer Villa Mercedes which is a complex of three-in-one venues with a bar, restaurant as well as private dance club. Thessaloniki has a more chilled-out party scene with most bars and nightclubs popular with the young crowd. 90 Degrees is a great place for some hardcore rock as well as excellent choice in spirits while the Milos complex attracts visitors with its varied venues ranging from club for blues, folk, jazz, and pop groups, a nightclub featuring Greek singers and comedians, a bar to an outdoor concert stage, movie theater, several exhibition rooms, art galleries, a café and even an ouzeri that serves more than 30 kinds of mezedes.

Frequent the wealthy neighborhoods

One of the most effective ways to strike an acquaintance with a wealthy single is to become a familiar face in their neighborhood. Ideally you should do this by getting a place to stay in a posh residential area but even if you cannot afford that, make it a point to frequent its cafes, boutiques and parks so that its rich denizens begin to recognize you. In Greece some of the richest neighborhoods are the Kollontai in Athens where several upscale restaurants, boutiques and nightclubs are located along with major foreign embassies. Further away from the city center are Ekali and Politia on the north suburbs and then Palaio Psychiko. In Thessaloniki, the most expensive places to live are the Plateia Aristotelous which is a vibrant square near the sea, the fashionable neighborhood of Kalamaria in the eastern part of the city as well as Tsimiski Street, which runs across the center and where the most fashionable and expensive of Greek and other European brands in clothing, jewelry and shoes are retailed.