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Mount Olympus summit. The "Throne of Zeus" 2.919m

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12 destinations that gave life to Greek mythology

Relive some of the greatest tales from Greek mythology… in the mind and then in the flesh.

Hiking Balos trail

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The 8 most popular outdoor adventures in Greece

If you love active holidays, you’ll adore outdoor adventures in Greece: Hiking, sailing, kayaking, biking… even skiing. If it involves mountain or sea (or both), you’ll find it in Greece.

Oia in Santorini

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Getting around Greece by ferry in the Covid-19 era

This summer, we are all excited that we can travel by ferry to the Greek islands once again. So here’s a list of tips to help you have an enjoyable, easy and safe ferry trip in Greece during the Covid-19 era.

All those heavenly blues and piercing whites and golden beaches begging you to spend the whole day on them. It’s as if summer was made for the Aegean islands. You’ll know about the stars… luxurious Santorini, stylish Mykonos and abundant Naxos in the Cyclades; and soul-soothing Kos and vibrant Rhodes in the Dodecanese. But you’ll also love discovering the likes of Serifos, Sifnos and Milos or perhaps Karpathos, Symi and Astypalea… as well as others where the feeling of summer goes on and on.

Explore the Aegean islands

Boat trips, walking tours, hiking and culture trips, delicious local products and recipes … and lots and lots of beach-time doing exactly what you’ve been waiting for. All with the generous welcome of locals there to take care of your every need, just the way you deserve. After all, these are the islands like no other!

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Be introduced to Rhodes’ local cuisine in island's taverns and restaurants.

A culinary tour of Rhodes

Kos is an ideal island for cycling lovers

Bike around Kos town

The most famous village in Karpathos island, with panoramic views

Karpathos | A bird's eye view

The Medieval Town in Rhodes

Time travel in the medieval town of Rhodes

Your real summer

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Not tempted yet? See if you can resist these!

Spring on the island of Mykonos and amazing view to the Aegean

Uncover the roots of Mykonos on an agro-tourism tour

Visiting the dairies and farms of Mykonos, and getting to know the local produce, is...

Naxos, your travel companion

Every summer, I get a lot of questions from friends who decide to visit my...

Strolling around the cobblestone alleyways of the main town

12 Unforgettable things to do in Mykonos

Nowhere conjures visions of an idyllic Greek holiday quite like Mykonos. Beaches and nightlife have...

Right in the heart of the Cyclades, Paros is an Aegean island famous for its great beaches, watersports and the vibe of its main town.

8 ways to get the most out of Paros

Right in the heart of the Cyclades, Paros is an Aegean island famous for its...

Τhe Temple of Demeter, the 6th-century BC sanctuary dedicated to the goddess of harvest and fertility

A tour of the Temple of Demeter on Naxos

To find the source of Naxos’ delicious agricultural produce, head to the Temple of Demeter,...

The Aegean Islands

Medieval Town in Rhodes

Rhodes

The Grand Master in the Dodecanese

Agios Stefanos, one of the most photogenic beaches on Kos

Kos

The healing beauty of Hippocrates’ island

Little Venice from above

Mykonos

An island legend where luxury finds its natural home