8 Islands Near Athens to Visit in 2024

The best islands near Athens

If you are looking for a break from sightseeing in Athens, Greece, fear not – there are plenty of gorgeous Greek islands close to the capital that make for the perfect island getaways. Not only is it convenient to get …

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Religion in Greece

Religion in Greece

Religion in Greece is an extremely important part of culture and heritage. The tremendous importance it has played in the Greek identity makes religion completely interwoven in everyday life in ways that aren’t necessarily connected to faith as much as …

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Best Beaches in Leros

Leros is a wonderful island in the Dodecanese, situated just next to Kalymnos. You can reach Leros by ferry (9 hours) from Athens or fly there.  It is also very close to Bodrum in Turkey, approximately 20 miles. There’s also …

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22 Non Touristy Things to Do in Athens

Mikrolimano harbour

Athens is full of famous tourist destinations – the Acropolis, the museums, the Ancient Agora – just to name a few. Of course, these are all a must. But it would be a shame to leave Athens without experiencing it …

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A Guide to Voidokilia Beach

Voidokilia Beach, Messinia - Best Beaches in Mainland Greece

Voidokilia is considered one of the most gorgeous beaches in the Mediterranean, not just in Greece. And that’s saying a lot since Greece and the Mediterranean are full of breathtakingly beautiful beaches! But there’s something so uniquely stunning about Voidokilia’s …

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All about the Greek Flag

Greek Flag

The Greek flag is perhaps one of the most recognizable ones for those who love geography. Just like Greece, the flag itself has gone through a tumultuous history, and each version that led to the one currently known around the …

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10 Best Beaches in Alonissos

Leftos Yialos Alonissos Beaches

When planning your holiday to the beautiful island of Alonissos in the Sporades, you’ll want to know which are some of the best beaches so that you can really make the most of your trip! To be fair, as with …

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