The Most Beautiful Beaches Near Athens
Glyfada Beach is one of several fine beaches near Athens. Credit: Municipality of Glyfada/ Zisimos Zizos There is much more to Athens than ...
Where Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?
Santorini or Thira is believed to have been named after the ancient Spartan Thiran who first colonized the island. Credit: Greek Reporter M...
Manuscript Reveals Battle Between Greeks and Goths at Thermopylae
An ancient inscription indicates that in 262 AD there was a battle at Thermopylae between the Greeks and the Goths. Image: The site of Therm...
Spinalonga: The Former Leper Colony of Crete That Became a Tourist Hotspot
Spinalonga, once a leper colony in Crete, is now a stunning tourist hotspot blending haunting history with breathtaking views. Public Domain...
20 Greek Islands With a Different Feel for Every Traveler
Kleftiko, Milos. Credit: Zde /Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0 Greek islands are famed around the world as some of the most amazing places...
British Author’s Love Letter to the Greek Island of Zakynthos
Zakynthos’ famous Navagio beach. Credit: Jimzoun / Wikimedia Commons Zakynthos, a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, is an idyllic des...
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