Common wisdom suggests that Athens (Αθήνα) is a single-day destination. For a city of its size, it has too few remarkable points of interest to warrant a longer stay. There is a measure of truth in that. Only one sight in Athens has to be considered a must; many other …
This article covers several destinations in Peloponnese and Attica that can be explored on day trips from Athens. The archaeological site of Delphi ♥♥ (Δελφοί) is among the most important historical sites in Greece recognized by UNESCO. There are several impressive column ensembles, one fully standing temple, a theater, and …
This article covers Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos, Delos, and a couple of other islands from the 220-strong archipelago in the Aegean Sea that is home to some of the most popular destinations in Greece. Santorini Santorini ♥♥ (officially in Greek, Θήρα – Thira) is among the most coveted destinations for a …
The sun and the sea are the primary attractions for people coming to Crete. It also has its fair share of historic sights, natural wonders, and attractive little villages. The key to remember is that Crete is a huge island that can hardly be fully explored from a single base. …