Places To Visit in Greece

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Santorini Is one of the most spectacular islands in Greece. It is a part of the Cyclades islands and sits in the Aegean Sea, halfway between Athens and Crete. The crescent-shaped island is famous for its iconic white houses, blue dome churches and windmills. It is the most photographed island in the...

Best Time: Apr-Oct

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Athens is the capital, as well as the largest city of Greece. With its history of about 7000 years, it is one of the world's oldest cities and an amalgamation of historic and modern world that can be seen throughout. It is the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and Western civilization and...

Best Time: Apr - Jun, Sep, Oct

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Mykonos, a jewel in the Aegean Sea, is a cosmopolitan Greek island known for its captivating blend of traditional charm and vibrant nightlife. Renowned as the "Island of the Winds," Mykonos boasts whitewashed buildings adorned with blue accents, narrow cobblestone streets, and iconic windmills that ...

Best Time: May - June, Sep - Oct

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Located in Northwest of Greece, Corfu lies close to the Albanian coastline. It is known for its beautiful pebble-sand beaches with crystal clear waters, luscious green landscapes, and rich history and cultural heritage. Corfu is not a destination for an authentic Greek experience but it is a popular...

Best Time: June to Aug

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Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea, 160km from the Greek mainland, separating the Aegean from the Libyan Sea. Crete is popular for its stunning beaches, wild natural b...

Best Time: Apr - May, Sep - Oct

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Thessaloniki is the second largest city of Greece, located in the northwestern corner of the Aegean Sea on Thermaic Gulf. It is known for its stunning coastlines, cultural heritage and numerous festivals and events that help designate the city as the cultural capital of Greece. With a rich history, ...

Best Time: August to October

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The charming cycladic island of Paros is located in the west of Naxos, about 40km south of Mykonos in Greece. Paros is best known for its beautiful white-washed towns, great long beaches and an ecstatic nightlife. It is considered to be the best blend of Mykonos and Naxos as the island offers both c...

Best Time: May-September

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Zakynthos is located in the west of the Greek mainland and lies to the north of the island of Kefalonia. Zakynthos is also known as Zante, in Italian. It is an exotic island famous for its white cliffs expanding against the sea, dreamy hilltop villages, monasteries, picturesque landscapes, and stunn...

Best Time: March to May and September to November

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One of the southernmost islands in the Greek group of islands, Rhodes is locally known as Rodos. It is the fourth biggest island of Greece and is popular for its stunning beaches, fascinating culture and architecture with delicious food. Rhoes island offers an amazing landscape, picturesque countrys...

Best Time: Jun-Sep

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Chania is the second most popular city and is located in the northwest part of Crete island. Narrow streets with waterfront restaurants, a venetian harbour, family-friendly exotic beaches, the old town and delicious Cretan cuisine make Chania one of the most desirable places to stay in Crete.

Best Time: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

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Largest of Cyclade islands, Naxos is located about halfway between the famous islands of Santorini and Mykonos in Aegean Sea. Underrated island of Naxos is both rich in ancient history and natural beauty with long sandy beaches throughout the coastline and mystical interiors packed with white-washed...

Best Time: June-August

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Located close to the Turkish mainland, Kos island is nestled between the Greek islands of Kalymnos, Nisyros, and Astypalea in the south-east part of the Aegean sea. It is the second most famous island among the tourists travelling to Dodecanese islands, after Rhodes. Kos is known for its 112 Km long...

Best Time: May to Oct

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Olympia, located in the western Peloponnese, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is about 250 to 300 km from Athens. Olympia is famous as the place where the Olympic games started. These games were held every four year as celebratio...

Best Time: April to June and September to October

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Located just 400 m away west from the mainland Greece, separated by a narrow channel, is the underrated island of Poros. The island is a known day trip or a weekend spot from Athens and is popular for its slow-paced life and sublime beaches with sky-high pine trees.

Best Time: Mar to Dec

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Hydra is a small saronic island located just south of Athens in Greece. This car-free island is known for its rich history, magnificent port surrounding cute little cafes, hungry cats, and dramatic white-orange roofed house sitting on the island slopes. It is also one of the most romantic destinatio...

Best Time: June to September

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Located in the west of mainland Greece is the magnificent island of Kefalonia, just near the much popular island of Zakynthos. Although pretty underrated and less touristy, Kefalonia has some of the spectacular views of lush green forests, heart throbbing mountains, and glittering high white cliffs ...

Best Time: Mar to May, Sep to Oct

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Milos, one of the Cyclade islands, is located in the east of mainland Greece, in the Aegean sea. It is nearby other famous Greek islands like Mykonos, Santorini and Naxos. Milos, also known as Melos, is known for the village communities that sit conveniently right at the waterfront, along with the w...

Best Time: April to May and September to October

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Quite close to the mainland of Greece, Skiathos is located in the northwestern Aegean sea. It is the smallest island in the Sporadic group and also serves as an entry point to it. Although small, Skiathos is known for its sky high pine trees descending from the hilltop till beaches giving the waters...

Best Time: June to Aug

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Located in Central Macedonia in Northern Greece, Halkidiki is a trident-shaped peninsula. Home to over 60 exotic beaches, Halkidiki is popular for its lush vegetation, breathtaking landscapes, and cosmopolitan sea resorts. Established as a known summer vacation in Greece, Halkidiki is a perfect blen...

Best Time: May to Oct

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Located in eastern Aegean sea just off the coast of mainland Asia Minor or Asian Turkey, is the Greek island of Samos. Often known as the “queen of the Eastern Aegean”, Samos is home to lush greenery, traditional villages, and picturesque beaches, along with rich history. The island is believed to b...

Best Time: March to May and September to November

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Located between the prefectures of Chania and Heraklion, Rethymno is northwest of Crete island in Greece. One of the most beautiful places in Crete, Rethymno boasts some extremely beautiful beaches, stunning gorges, Byzantine churches, cosmopolitan resort villages, and some offbeat remote villages. ...

Best Time: Mar-Jun, Oct-Nov

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Located around 200 miles south of Greece mainland, Hersonissos is located in the north of Crete. Also known as Chersonissos, it is located very close to Heraklion, the capital of Crete. One of the popular resort villages in Crete, Hersonissos is popular for its magnificent sandy beaches, water parks...

Best Time: May-Sep

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The exotic coastal town of Agios Nikolaos is located on the southern tip of mainland Greece, on the Crete island. This popular tourist town is also the capital of the region of Lassithi and is known for its serene beaches, mild climate with leisure and sleepy vibe. It is also famous for its breathta...

Best Time: Apr-May, Sep-Oct

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Kalamata, the capital of Messinia and the second biggest city in Peloponnese, is a significant coastal city. Kalamata is popular for its black Kalamata olive groves,traditional public markets, unique dance festivals, old town and delicious figs. Land of ancient ruins, castles, and beautiful sunsets ...

Best Time: April to May and September to October

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Nafplio is a coastal town located in the Eastern Peloponnese area of Greece, about 150 kms away from Athens. Nafplio is known for its neoclassical architecture, cosy streets, and historical and cultural significance. With historical houses, squares and churches, narrow cobbled alleys, and quaint tav...

Best Time: April to May and September to October

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Chios, the fifth largest island in Greece, is located 8km off the Turkish coast, in the Northern Aegean sea. The island is known for its scenery, good climate, incredible views, picturesque villages, and emerald blue sea waters. It is popular for Mastic gum which is exported throughout the world but...

Best Time: April to May and September to October

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Eastern Aegean sea is the small island of Symi or Simi. Dwarfed by Rhodes, Symi is popular for its low-key charm that lies in its picturesque port town, mountainous landscapes, beautiful beaches and mouth-watering food. Symi is also known for its “Symi’s Shrimps”, that is pan-fried to be eaten whole...

Best Time: Mar to June, Sep to Oct

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Volos, the sixth most populated city of Greece, is located midway between Athens and Thessaloniki on the Greece mainland. It is an important port city and only outlet to the sea in Thessaly, GreeceÍs largest agricultural region. Volos is known for its seafront promenades surrounded by tsipouradiko p...

Best Time: Mar to June, Sep to Oct

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Also known as Syra, Syros is located in the centre of the cyclades island, 144 kms in the south east end of Athens. The island is a pure Greek bliss with lesser tourists, sophisticated landscape, exciting beaches and a great historical and cultural significance. The beaches are well managed with sun...

Best Time: May to June, Sep to Oct

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Sifnos is a triangular island located 75 nautical miles away from Athens. Small island of Sifnos is popular for its traditional villages, pristine but empty beaches, exquisite gastronomy and local rembetika music. The island boasts typical mountainous villages with characteristic cycladic architectu...

Best Time: May to June, Sep to Oct

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Located in the east of mainland Greece, between Skiathos and Alonissos, Skopelos is an island in Sporades known for its rich vegetation, exotic beaches, and quaint villages. Some of the towns and villages on the island are popular for their unique architecture and photogenic sceneries. One of the gr...

Best Time: June to September

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A known seaside resort village, Faliraki is located on the east coast of Rhodes and is one of the most visited islands in Greece. With a 7 km-long stretch of sand, it has 12 blue flag beaches and is home to the largest water park in Greece. Although, it is famous among tourists as a summer dest...

Best Time: June to September

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The small fishing village of Lindos is located on the east coast of Rhodes Island and is popular as an archaeological site that is known as Lindos Acropolis. Its proximity to Rhodes makes it a popular day trip either from Rhodes town or Faliraki. A perfect blend of history and beaches like...

Best Time: June to September

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The fourth largest city in Greece, Heraklion or Candia is located in the east of Crete island which is 200 miles south of Greece mainland. Heraklion is the most popular city of Crete as it is also its capital. It is a lively town with some stunning beaches and also a known town to enjoy activities l...

Best Time: May - Oct

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Located in Epirus in western Greece, Parga is a famous holiday destination among tourists and is perched on the foot of a hill. The town is settled on the Greece mainland across Corfu. Parga is known for its exotic sand beaches, traditional architecture and natural landscape.

Best Time: June to September

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Located in southern Zante or Zakynthos, which is in the west of Greece mainland, Laganas is a resort town famous among youngsters and family alike. Home to the largest beach in Zante, Laganas is a popular nightlife hub.

Best Time: Mar to May, Sep to Oct

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Situated in the central west part of Santorini, about 3.5 Km away from the capital Fira, Imerovigli is popular with honeymooners because of its beautiful breathtaking views of caldera on one side and volcano on the other. Imerovigli is known as one of the most beautiful balconies of the Aegean sea b...

Best Time: July to Aug

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Kamari is a seaside village, located at the north foot of Mesa Vouno mountain, on the southeastern coast of Santorini. It is just a stoneÍs throw away from the capital Fira. The village is popular for its modern infrastructure and a long-parallel promenade for a leisure stroll packed with shops, res...

Best Time: May - Sep

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Perissa is a known coastal village on the south east coast of Santorini, about 12 km away from the capital Fira. It is known for its stunning long black sand beach with clear waters and an amazing nightlife.

Best Time: May - Sep

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Fira, the capital of Santorini, is located at the west crescent of Caldera and hence, offers some of the best views of the volcano. The town is small enough to be covered in about half an hour and is known for its unique blend of nature, social activities and nightlife. With hidden churches, arching...

Best Time: Apr - Jun, Sep - Oct

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Located on the Southern edge of Corfu in the Lefkimi region of Greece, Kavos is a beautiful seaside city famous among youth. Home to numerous stunning clear-water beaches, seaside resorts, Kavos is a lively place known for its playful bars, clubs with loud music, scenic views and watersports.

Best Time: June to Aug

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Oia is a beautiful coastal town, located on a cliff overlooking the fascinating caldera and the island of Thirassia, on the northwest side of Santorini, about 12 km from the capital Fira. The town is famous for its magical sunsets in the caldera, whitewashed-blue domed houses, traditional architectu...

Best Time: July to Aug