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No trip to Greece is complete without an island visit, and even if your trip centers around the mainland, there are plenty of islands you can visit for short stays or even day trips. Below we highlight five islands you can reach by ferry in under two hours from Piraeus, the main port of Athens.
From art openings to theater performances and film festivals to fine dining, Syros feels different from most traditional Greek islands. It is also one of the few Greek islands that are active all year round, making it a good choice if full-time island life is one of your dreams.
Naxos, in the south Aegean Sea, is the largest island in the Cyclades island grouping, dwarfing Mykonos and Paros, its closest neighbors. Over the last few years, Naxos has become an increasingly popular tourist destination due to its wide offerings ranging from water sports on blue flag beaches to distillery tours in mountain villages...
Volos, situated 205 miles north of Athens and 137 miles south of Thessaloniki, is one of Greece’s most popular cities, combining a prominent port, a lively seafront, ancient archeological sites, and access to the Pelion Mountain range, the home of the mythical centaur. If you are looking for a diverse place to visit on mainland Greece...
From December to February, you can find fairytale winter wonderland destinations in Greece if you know where to look. Here are three destinations to help you get started. When you imagine snow-covered trees, frost-dusted streets, frozen ponds, and hot toddy drinks, you probably don’t think of Greece, and it may be a surprise to learn that this Mediterranean...
Most people think of the Greek islands when they are considering their optimal beach experience, but the reality is that greater Athens, sometimes referred to as the Athens Riviera, can go toe-to-toe with some of the finest beaches in Mykonos, Milos, or Crete. Below is everything you need to know to enjoy a day by the sea near the nation’s capital.
Whenever I mention I live in Greece, people get a faraway look in their eyes and often share with me that they had a really amazing Greek holiday at some point in their past. They tell me about island hopping after college, a Santorini hotel they stayed at for their honeymoon...
Greece is famous for its delicious food but in recent years, it’s been getting international acclaim for its high-quality wine. Called “krasi” or “oenos” in Greek, wine is a foundational element of the culture so it should be no surprise that four Greek wineries made it to Wine and Spirit Magazine’s 2021 list of top 100 international wineries.
Greece is known for its stunning islands, and with six island groupings spanning three seas, you’re sure to find something that suits your taste. But with over 100 inhabited options, most of the attention goes to a few high-profile islands. You’ve heard of Santorini, Crete, and Corfu, but have you heard of Thirassia, Gavdos, and Othoni?
Called “Venice of the North” and known for its bike culture, Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, a country of over 17 million people bordering Germany and Belgium. The city is a major airline hub, and if you are booking a trip to a European or Asian destination, you’ll often have the option to pass through Amsterdam.