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Mavili Square: The Many Lives of an Athenian Landmark

Old and new haunts, stories from the Athenian night, a sweet treat, a drink, and a late-night bite…

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The Greek Destinations Made Famous by Film

How iconic films transformed Greek destinations into international tourism hotspots, attracting visitors long after…

Climbing Mt Dirfys, the Highest Peak in Evia

Just two hours from Athens, Mt Dirfys is the perfect destination for a one-day…

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Seven Ancient Roads You Can Still Walk in Greece Today

From Bronze Age highways to sacred paths, these ancient routes offer a chance for…

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What to Pack for Greece

A practical “all-terrain” guide to getting ready for your Greek vacation.

Kos

Kos, Beyond the Beaches: 6 Authentic Island Experiences

Nature walks, local flavors, wineries and historic landmarks reveal a different side of Kos.

Walking Ymittos: A Mountain at the Edge of Athens

Hiking lesser-known paths where history, nature and city life meet just above Athens.

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An Athenian Landmark for a New Era

The opening of Conrad Athens, The Ilisian marks the return of a landmark address as a vibrant, all-day…

Back to Nature: 5 Enchanting Guesthouses in Thessaly

Renowned for its spectacular landscapes and charming mountain villages, we take you on a…

Macedonia: 4 Distinctive Guesthouses for a Nature Getaway

Four guesthouses set in unique landscapes, ideal for relaxation, gastronomy, and reconnecting with nature.

Winter Stays: Four of the Best Guesthouses in the Pilio Region

Crackling fireplaces, homemade breakfasts and courtyards crowned with plane trees, all set within Mt…

Peloponnese

Winter Stays: Five of the Best Guesthouses in the Peloponnese

From mountain villages to forest retreats, five restored properties reveal the Peloponnese’s quieter, slower…

Winter Stays: Five of the Best Guesthouses in Epirus

Stone villages, fireplaces and guesthouses that embrace winter calm in Greece’s mountainous northwest.

Perfect in Winter: 4 Must-Visit Guesthouses in Macedonia

These traditional guesthouses in the mountains of Macedonia have it all: cosy rooms, breathtaking…

Eat & Drink

Father Epiphanios’ Fish Soup from Mount Athos

A recipe from the monastic kitchens of Mount Athos, enriched with vegetables, rice, fragrant dill, and an egg-lemon…

Food

Vessala: The Poros Pastry Shop We Visit Again and Again

Parfaits, seasonal sorbets, tray-baked sweets and memorable kariokes define this Poros pastry shop, where…

Cretan Lychnarakia (Kalitsounia)

Made with fresh sweet mizithra cheese and scented with cinnamon, Cretan lychnarakia are one…

Peloponnese

Nafplio: Where to Eat Well in Greece’s Most Picturesque Town

From old-town tavernas and seafood by the water to gelato, local delicatessens and wine…

Margaro: The Legendary Seafood Taverna of Piraeus

Since 1944, generations of sailors, workers and seafood lovers have gathered at this beloved…

Ktistakis: Loukoumades with More Than a Century of History

From Alexandria to Hania and on to Omonia, the Ktistakis family’s syrup-filled loukoumades have…