Nafplio

Why Should You Visit Nafplio? Nafplio is the town that makes travelers fall in love with Greece all over again. Elegant Venetian architecture lines narrow cobblestone streets, bougainvillea cascades from balconies, and three imposing fortresses stand watch over a harbor where fishing boats bob alongside sailboats. This is Greece’s first modern capital (1827–1834), a town…

The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus

Epidaurus is a small village located in the Argolid region of the Peloponnese, about 2.5 hours’ drive from Athens. The modern town, Epidavros, was built near the ancient site, which is home to one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in Greece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988.

Alonissos

Why Should You Visit Alonissos? Alonissos is an island that feels untouched by time: pine forests stretch down to pebbled coves, traditional villages cling to hillsides with whitewashed houses and bougainvillea-draped lanes, and the surrounding waters protect one of the Mediterranean’s rarest treasures: the monk seal. It’s a place where nature takes center stage, where…

Thassos

Why Should You Visit Thassos? Thassos is one of those islands that feels like a well-kept secret: the “Emerald of the Aegean” wraps you in lush pine forests cascading down to golden beaches, traditional mountain villages where time moves slower, and crystal-clear waters that glow turquoise in the sunlight. It’s a place where Greek culture…

Campsites in Greece: All You Need to Know

Camping in Greece is one of those travel experiences that just makes sense. You’re right by the beach or tucked into olive groves, spending a fraction of what hotels cost, and you’ve got the freedom to wake up, make coffee, and decide your day without checking out times or breakfast schedules.

Gift Ideas for the Greece Fan

As I begin to write gift lists for the upcoming holidays, I thought it would make sense to write a Greek gift guide. You can use it to find gifts for those in your life who love Greece, have traveled to Greece or plan to visit the country.