For many travelers, the Greek islands mean one thing in summer: the sea.
But once the peak heat begins to ease and the busiest weeks of the season are over, another Greece comes into view. Stone paths that may feel...
At first glance, Corfu and Rhodes seem to have plenty in common. Both are among Greece’s best-known islands. Both have dramatic coastlines, centuries of history, and UNESCO-recognized old towns. Both promise sunshine, turquoise water and the kind of Mediterranean...
Poros is a small, charming island in the Saronic Gulf that is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow channel that's only about 200 meters (656 feet) wide at its narrowest point.
Ferries travel between Poros and the mainland town...
An amazing variety of ancient Greek healing herbs can be found today in the "Asclepius Path" on Mount Kerketion, where, according to Greek mythology, the ancient Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, used to collect them.
Looming 1,901 meters tall (6,237...
September is often considered the best month to visit Mykonos, offering an ideal combination of warm weather, fewer tourists, and vibrant local culture. As the summer crowds thin out, the island’s true charm shines through, allowing for a more...
The number of Americans visiting Greece has climbed 295% in a decade, with an estimated 1,685,000 U.S. residents flying there in 2025, up from 426,000 in 2015, according to the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office.
Survey figures for 2025...
Every summer, millions of people leave behind offices, schools and daily routines for beaches, islands, mountains and cities far from home. The annual summer vacation feels like one of the most familiar features of modern life. Yet the desire...
In the northwestern corner of Greece, along the pristine Ionian coast of the Epirus region, lies Monolithi Beach, widely celebrated as the longest sandy beach in both Greece and the entire European Union.
It is a natural wonder that defies...
There is history and mythology abounding throughout Greece, and the exotic Greek islands of Lichadonisia are no exception.
The enticing, magical tales of the creation of this island complex, located northeast of Evia in the North Evia Gulf, only adds...
Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is renowned not only for its rich cultural heritage and ancient landmarks but also for its extensive coastline. There are an abundance of beaches for swimming at the Greek capital.
Unlike many other capital...
Meteora, Greece, is like no other place on Earth; indeed, in many ways, it looks as if it is on another planet, with its stalagmite-like rocks that reach into the sky amid a backdrop of craggy mountains dotted with...
The bubbles at what is commonly called "Bubble Beach" on Kos, Greece are a fascinating natural phenomenon with a geological explanation. The beach is officially known as Paradise Beach, and the "bubble" area is located several feet off the...
The Peloponnese is home to some of Greece's most famous archaeological treasures. Millions of visitors make the journey each year to marvel at Mycenae, walk through the stadium at Ancient Olympia, or experience the remarkable acoustics of the theater...
A long report in Business Today, a leading Indian fortnightly business magazine, recently examined how Greece is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for high-net-worth Indians (HNIs).
The report compared the rising interest of HNIs in Greece and compares it...
