What to do in Greece
Browse by category, island and region through the hundreds of places we love most in Greece, and mark anything that catches your eye straight to your personal itinerary.
🍽️ Restaurants
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Santo Athiri ★ 4.9 · Santorini
An exceptional local taverna in Kamari rated 4.9, with authentic moussaka and a seafood platter at prices far from the caldera premium
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Peskesi ★ 4.8 · Crete
A Cretan farm to table restaurant rated 4.8 with over nine thousand seven hundred reviews, winner of the best organic restaurant in Europe 2025
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Merastri ★ 4.8 · East Crete
A small Cretan taverna in central Heraklion, specialising in lamb from the wood oven, dolmadakia and homemade pasta in a courgette broth
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Marios ★ 4.8 · Mykonos
A family taverna in a narrow alley in the heart of Chora run by twin brothers and their mother, with dishes like louza and meatballs in kopanisti cheese
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Klari ★ 4.8 · More in Greece
A beloved taverna on Sifnos with seating beneath the vines, rustic style lamb and an atmosphere like a meal with the family
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Taverna Kostas ★ 4.8 · Rhodes
Greek home cooking within the medieval walls of Rhodes, a place loved by residents and visitors for its genuine authenticity
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Taverna Glaros ★ 4.8 · Santorini
A family taverna near Akrotiri with vegetables and meat from its own farm and morning caught seafood, real value and a village atmosphere
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Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani ★ 4.7 · Athens
A deli and taverna in one, famous for its charcuterie, cheeses and Anatolian Greek meze like nowhere else
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Taverna Tsitsikas ★ 4.7 · Halkidiki
A picturesque fish taverna on the harbour with boats moored steps away, catch of the day plates against dramatic cliffs
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Palia Plaka ★ 4.7 · Kefalonia
A Kefalonian institution since 1989 serving traditional island dishes like rabbit stew and authentic octopus kritharaki
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Kiki's Tavern ★ 4.7 · Mykonos
No sign, no electricity and no reservations, grilled meat and pasta on a remote rock, a legend alive since 1984
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Mikro Karnagio ★ 4.7 · Crete
Cretan grilled meats and local sausages on Daliani street, rated 4.8 and among the hundred best restaurants of Chania
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Roka by Zuma ★ 4.7 · Santorini
A seasonal Zuma pop up at Cavo Tagoo combining Japanese robata with volcanic island ingredients, instantly iconic
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Lefteris o Politis ★ 4.7 · Athens
A legendary souvlaki spot since 1951 with 4.7 stars, a place loved by politicians and artists alike
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Migma ★ 4.7 · Athens
A creative mezedopoleio in Kerameikos blending Greek nostalgia with innovative meze, always full and always surprising
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Aleria ★ 4.7 · Athens
A modern Michelin listed restaurant inside a restored 19th century mansion, reinventing Greek flavours
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Gioma Meze ★ 4.7 · East Crete
A beloved meze restaurant overlooking Lake Voulismeni, famous for fresh seafood and traditional Greek dishes with warm service by the water
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To Pigadi ★ 4.7 · West Crete
A hidden courtyard in a 16th century Venetian building in Rethymno, with rabbit stifado and Cretan meze, rated 4.7 with thousands of reviews
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Rotonda ★ 4.7 · Naxos
A restaurant with a panoramic view of the Aegean and the village of Filoti, a Mediterranean experience in the heart of Apeiranthos
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Taverna Sinnis ★ 4.7 · Ios
The best taverna in Ios Chora, in a charming alley with authentic local dishes and a warm atmosphere
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Oven Garden ★ 4.7 · Syros
A refined dining experience in an old courtyard in Ermoupoli, with a creative blend of Cycladic ingredients and fine Greek wine
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Metaxy Mas ★ 4.7 · Santorini
The legendary taverna of Santorini with 12,000 reviews, serving lamb cooked in vinsanto and island fava far from the crowds
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Cava Alta ★ 4.7 · Santorini
A restaurant inside a restored winery in Pyrgos with a rooftop terrace and a panorama of vineyards and the caldera, an impressive Spanish Cycladic menu
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To Psaraki ★ 4.7 · Santorini
An active fishing taverna at Vlychada harbour, the fish come off the boats steps from your plate, fish soup and fresh shrimp spaghetti
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Almira ★ 4.7 · Santorini
A beloved sea restaurant on Kamari beach with 3,800 reviews, generous fresh seafood dishes that make it the best in Kamari
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Varoulko Seaside ★ 4.6 · Athens
Creative seafood with a Michelin star on Mikrolimano marina, a chef's restaurant that defines Greek seafood cuisine
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To Maridaki ★ 4.6 · Crete
A fresh fish taverna in the Splantzia quarter, small and always packed, especially loved by locals
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Platanos ★ 4.6 · Dodecanese
A Mediterranean taverna beneath the legendary Hippocrates plane tree of Kos, fresh food and a location that is itself an attraction
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Sigi Ichthyos ★ 4.6 · Paros
A waterfront restaurant emphasising local Paros ingredients and traditional cooking in an elegant contemporary design
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M-Eating ★ 4.6 · Mykonos
A restaurant known for modern Greek cuisine and an excellent wine list, consistently finishing in the top ten of Mykonos
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Lauda ★ 4.6 · Santorini
The oldest restaurant on the island since 1971 inside Andronis Boutique, presenting an award winning tasting menu with a Michelin chef
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Petrino ★ 4.6 · Dodecanese
An elegant courtyard restaurant facing ancient ruins with one hundred and twenty Greek wines, the most acclaimed place in Kos
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Makris Athens ★ 4.6 · Athens
A restaurant that earned a Michelin star within 15 months with a tasting menu above the excavations of the Ancient Agora
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Argospasio ★ 4.6 · East Crete
A Mediterranean restaurant in a 19th century carob factory overlooking the sea in Elounda, with a breathtaking bay view and refined seafood
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Raki Ba Raki 1600 ★ 4.6 · West Crete
A modern Cretan mezedopoleio in the alleys of the Rethymno old town, offering raki and traditional dishes with a twist at fair prices not aimed at tourists
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Asikiko ★ 4.6 · West Crete
A veteran Cretan restaurant near the Neratze mosque in Rethymno, with mixed grill, orange pie with raki and sometimes live Cretan music
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To Pagopoti ★ 4.6 · More in Greece
The culinary heart of Folegandros Chora, with roast lamb and homemade moussaka and an authentic atmosphere with no substitute
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Taverna Zoe ★ 4.6 · Symi
A beloved local taverna overlooking Pedi bay, offering fresh Symi shrimp eaten with the shell and lemon
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O Hamos ★ 4.5 · Milos
A taverna with a handwritten menu and its own produce, 4,400 reviews on Tripadvisor and no place more loved on Milos
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Tamam ★ 4.5 · Crete
Creative Cretan cooking in a restored Ottoman bathhouse, the most acclaimed restaurant in the old quarter of Chania
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Spartakos ★ 4.5 · Zakynthos
A beloved taverna overlooking the harbour serving giant seafood platters, repeatedly ranked the best restaurant on Zakynthos
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Axiotissa ★ 4.5 · Naxos
Creative cooking with organic produce from Naxos itself, book well in advance to get a table
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Apostolis ★ 4.5 · Crete
Fresh fish at fair prices on the small fishing harbour, the insiders' pick far from the tourist traps
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Gialos ★ 4.5 · Milos
Marinated anchovies and fish carpaccio on the waterfront in Pollonia, the most relaxed and salty lunch you will eat on Milos
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Avli ★ 4.5 · Crete
Refined dining in the courtyard of a fifteenth century Venetian mansion, the address for a special and unforgettable meal in Rethymno
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Aktaion Santorini ★ 4.5 · Santorini
A hundred year old taverna in Fira with traditional Greek dishes at fair prices, loved for its authenticity and its longevity
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Spondi ★ 4.5 · Athens
A two Michelin star restaurant in Pangrati, with a creative Greek French menu and a wine cellar of one thousand three hundred labels
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The Venetian Well ★ 4.5 · Corfu
A fine dining restaurant in a 17th century Venetian courtyard in Corfu, with more than one thousand two hundred excellent reviews and truly the best on the island
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Captain Sifakis ★ 4.5 · More in Greece
Just a few tables on a pebble beach below the Kastro with fish caught that morning and vegetables from the village garden
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Thalassino Ageri ★ 4.5 · West Crete
A veteran fish taverna since 1985 on the seafront with tables on the sand beside the waves, fresh fish, octopus and calamari at every meal
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Rex Restaurant ★ 4.5 · Corfu
A historic restaurant since 1932 near the Liston, serving true Corfiot cuisine kept almost unchanged for decades
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Mavi Thalassa ★ 4.5 · Thessaloniki
A family institution in Kalamaria serving sea lobster, roast sea bass and more, with a legendary taramosalata that customers travel for
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Vegera ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A traditional cafe with a long history in Chora, serving huge breakfasts and seafood in a calm, healthy setting
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Apospero ★ 4.5 · Amorgos
A leading restaurant on Amorgos with fresh Mediterranean food and a unique atmosphere that turns every meal into an experience
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Selene ★ 4.5 · Santorini
The pioneer of refined Santorini cooking since 1985, set in the courtyard of an 18th century Catholic monastery, listed in the Michelin guide
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Beefbar Santorini ★ 4.5 · Santorini
A luxury steakhouse with wagyu and rib eye, a pool terrace overlooking the caldera and live music on sunset evenings
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Rosemary ★ 4.5 · Santorini
An elegant restaurant in the ancient capital of Santorini with a view over the whole island, a seasonal garden menu and a perfect setting for sunset
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Taverna Gramanolis ★ 4.5 · Santorini
A warm family taverna in the quiet village of Megalochori with authentic Mediterranean Greek dishes and locals' prices
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Thymari ★ 4.4 · Lefkada
Creative seasonal Greek cooking loved by locals and tourists alike for its precise, concentrated flavours
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Tholos ★ 4.4 · Dodecanese
A sea taverna at the end of Charani Bay with a spectacular sunset view and fish fresh daily, rated 4.4 right on the water
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Novus Santorini ★ 4.4 · Santorini
The Santorini branch of the global Novus chain with a caldera view, instantly one of the most sought after dining addresses on the island
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Diporto ★ 4.4 · Athens
A legendary cellar taverna since 1887 with no menu and no sign, just wine barrels and eight daily dishes that rotate
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Klimataria ★ 4.4 · Athens
A family taverna since 1927 in Psyrri with live rebetiko music in the evenings, slow cooked lamb and giant beans
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Taverna Manari ★ 4.4 · Athens
An excellent grill taverna with burning coals, lamb and goat over fire, cuts that prove Greece means real meat
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Taverna Virinis ★ 4.4 · Athens
A third generation family taverna since 1940 in Pangrati, with a summer garden full of bougainvillea and true grandmother's dishes
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Hytra Restaurant and Bar ★ 4.4 · Athens
A Michelin starred rooftop restaurant with an Acropolis view inside the Onassis Cultural Centre, refined and accessible
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Ergon House Agora ★ 4.4 · Athens
A modern food agora with a butcher, fishmonger, bakery and restaurant under one roof, with 1,200 artisan Greek products
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Nireas ★ 4.4 · Rhodes
A family seafood institution in the Rhodes old town beneath a pergola of vines, fresh fish and thousands of happy recommendations
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Benetos ★ 4.4 · Patmos
A sea to farm restaurant on Patmos with vegetables from its own garden and fish from the morning's fishermen, a lovely Mediterranean setting
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Ammoudi Fish Tavern ★ 4.4 · Santorini
A sea restaurant on the edge of Ammoudi harbour, grilled calamari and lobster spaghetti with waves below the terrace, 300 steps from Oia
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Dimitris Ammoudi Taverna ★ 4.4 · Santorini
The oldest restaurant in Ammoudi Bay since 1989, working with the same fishermen for 20 years, a genuine fishing village atmosphere
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Sunset Ammoudi Taverna ★ 4.3 · Santorini
A legendary family taverna in Ammoudi Bay with sun dried octopus, lobster pasta and a sunset view over the Santorini caldera
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Ela ★ 4.3 · West Crete
A legendary restaurant inside a burned, open air former soap factory in Chania, with generous Cretan dishes and complimentary raki
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Captain Pipinos ★ 4.3 · Antiparos
A fish taverna on the waterfront in Antiparos with a view of Despotiko island, fresh seafood and a real sailors' atmosphere
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☕ Cafes & bakeries
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Koko Rooftop ★ 4.9 · Santorini
A green rooftop cafe in central Oia with Greek waffles, all day brunch and a sea view, rated 4.8 with buzz on social media
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Apothiki Espresso Bar ★ 4.8 · Crete
A local favourite on the old Venetian harbour, with rich breakfasts, iced coffee by day and cocktails in the evening
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Portara Cafe and Brunch ★ 4.8 · Naxos
Iced coffee and fresh pastries steps from the ancient gate, with a view of the harbour and the marble of Apollo right before your eyes
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Samba Coffee Roasters ★ 4.8 · Athens
A family roastery since 1979 in Kolonaki with single origin beans from Ethiopia, Kenya and Rwanda, the neighbourhood's leading cafe
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Poya Espresso Bar ★ 4.8 · Athens
A small espresso bar in Pangrati since 2015 with rotating seasonal beans and competitively certified baristas
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Black Bar Specialty Coffee ★ 4.8 · Athens
A neighbourhood cafe in Pangrati with single origin African coffee and excellent sandwiches that became a local legend
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Ios Club Sunset Bar ★ 4.8 · Ios
A sunset terrace on a ridge above Chora square, a wide view of the Aegean and a magical atmosphere before the night erupts
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Karnagio Pita tou Riga ★ 4.7 · East Crete
A beloved Cretan breakfast corner facing Lake Voulismeni with traditional pitas, local honey and seasonal meze from Cretan producers only
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Cross Roasters ★ 4.7 · West Crete
A specialty coffee shop behind the municipal market in Chania, with quality coffee, homemade desserts and a warm atmosphere that made it one of the most sought after in the city
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Koukouvaya ★ 4.7 · West Crete
A cafe with a stunning panoramic view of the Venetian harbour of Chania, coffee and desserts alongside some of the best sunsets in Crete
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Gaios Harbour Promenade ★ 4.7 · Paxos
The picturesque harbour of Paxos with cafes on the waterfront, a place that captures the most peaceful atmosphere in Greece
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Kosmo Cafe ★ 4.7 · Mykonos
A rustic family cafe in the heart of Chora with homemade breakfasts and home baked cakes at fair prices, a quiet gem amid the noise
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Franco's Bar ★ 4.7 · Santorini
A legendary cafe within the medieval fortress walls at the top of Pyrgos, classical music and an island panorama at sunset
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Trigona Elenidis ★ 4.6 · Thessaloniki
The patisserie that invented the trigona panoramatos in 1956, a triangle of crisp pastry filled with cream that is a must taste in Thessaloniki
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Ponta ★ 4.6 · More in Greece
A garden cafe on Ponta square where all the residents meet at dusk, from the morning until the colour band of the sunset
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Coffee Lab Oia ★ 4.6 · Santorini
The most popular specialty coffee shop in Santorini on the main caldera street, with fine espresso and an urban vibe
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Cafe Poulion ★ 4.6 · Kefalonia
A charming cafe considered the best in Kefalonia, with a magical old world ambience in the heart of the old town
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Taf Coffee ★ 4.6 · Athens
A third wave coffee pioneer in Greece since 2009 with world champion baristas and single origin beans traded directly from farmers
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Gioras Wood Bakery ★ 4.6 · Mykonos
The oldest bakery in the Cyclades since 1420, with an original wood oven turning out breads, pitas and fresh cookies from four in the morning
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Il Forno di Gerasimo ★ 4.6 · Mykonos
A 24 hour bakery in Chora with pizzas, sweet pastries and coffee, the perfect solution after a long night in Mykonos
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Patmos 360 ★ 4.6 · Patmos
The highest dining spot in Chora with a 360 degree panorama of the Aegean, modern Greek flavours in the heart of the village
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Pallas ★ 4.5 · Crete
An iconic seaside cafe in a Turkish mansion with a direct view of the Venetian lighthouse, the best sunset spot in Chania
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Bougatsa Iordanis ★ 4.5 · Crete
A legendary patisserie since 1924, serving the best bougatsa in Crete, crisp pastry filled with hot cream that melts in the mouth
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Lemonokipos ★ 4.5 · Crete
A garden cafe shaded by lemon and pomegranate trees opposite the Neratze mosque, a beloved institution since 2000 offering a perfect break
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Galleraki ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A 19th century Venetian waterfront building in Little Venice, open all day with a front row of seats for the windmill view
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Coffee Brewers ★ 4.5 · Athens
A micro roastery on Benaki street, a lofty corner space with one of the friendliest teams in Athens
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La Grotta Bar ★ 4.5 · Corfu
A bar carved into the cliff above the sea in Paleokastritsa, a place whose photos decorate the Instagram of travellers worldwide
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Cafe Sifneiko ★ 4.5 · Antiparos
One of the best sunset spots on Antiparos, with an open view of the Aegean and the nearby island of Sifnos
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Socratous Garden ★ 4.5 · Rhodes
A hidden garden with a fountain and climbing greenery behind the shopping street, a quiet refuge for coffee and cocktails in the old town
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Ciel Athens ★ 4.4 · Athens
A stylish rooftop cafe near the cathedral, with a broad view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus hill all day long
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Sta Vaporia ★ 4.4 · Syros
An all day cafe among the neoclassical houses with a terrace over the sea, the most atmospheric coffee stop in Syros
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Greek Bar Cocktails ★ 4.4 · Corfu
A small, devoted espresso and cocktail bar behind the Liston arcade, loved by locals for perfect coffee at fair prices
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Skiza Cafe ★ 4.3 · Santorini
A beloved all day cafe in Oia with an upper terrace and a caldera view, strapatsada and pastries in the morning, 1,300 enthusiastic reviews
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🍸 Bars & nightlife
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Pino Bar ★ 4.7 · Santorini
An award winning, intimate cocktail bar in the alleys of Oia with Mediterranean dishes, unique cocktails and a warm atmosphere
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Baba au Rum ★ 4.6 · Athens
11 straight years on the World's 50 Best Bars with 400 types of rum, a place of pilgrimage for cocktail lovers
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Heteroclito ★ 4.6 · Athens
A pioneering wine bar since 2012 with 200 Greek labels by the glass, a small and intimate space near the Metropolis
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The Stone Project ★ 4.6 · East Crete
An industrial chic cocktail bar on Korai square with a unique mastiha sour and select DJs, the address for artful cocktails in Heraklion
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Rhapsody Bar ★ 4.6 · Mykonos
A bar with a breathtaking sea view from Little Venice, warm service and a unique atmosphere that earned it a perfect Google review score
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Slammer Bar ★ 4.5 · Ios
A legendary institution on the Chora square since the 1970s, its slammer hammer is the initiation ritual of Ios
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The Clumsies ★ 4.5 · Athens
A cocktail bar ranked among the ten best in the world, in Monastiraki, the benchmark of southern Europe
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Couleur Locale Athens ★ 4.5 · Athens
A hidden rooftop bar on Normanou street with a panoramic Acropolis view, bohemian and retro with a live DJ
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Attic Urban Rooftop ★ 4.5 · Athens
A 360 degree rooftop terrace with swings and greenery above Monastiraki square, a panorama from the Acropolis to Mount Lycabettus
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Peacock Tail Bar ★ 4.5 · West Crete
An award winning cocktail bar in Chania with 4.6 stars from 900 reviews, unique cocktails and excellent value for the high quality
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Metropolis Club ★ 4.5 · West Crete
The main club of Rethymno on the Venetian harbour, with DJs and Greek dancers, a striking design and a panoramic view of the historic harbour
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Santanna Mykonos ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A luxury beach club in Paraga with the largest sea water pool in Europe, moving smoothly from a daytime vibe to a night celebration
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Kastro Bar ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A small, atmospheric Venetian bar at the entrance to Little Venice with a stunning view of the waves, and an owner who connects personally with every guest
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Semeli Bar ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A cafe by day and a bar bistro by night in Little Venice, with a small dance floor and a DJ that make it one of the hot spots at sunset
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Remezzo Mykonos ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A fifty year old institution reborn as a cocktail bar, fish restaurant and sea lounge, with guest DJs and an establishment atmosphere
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Chasapiko Bar ★ 4.5 · Santorini
A classic bar since 1991 in an old butcher shop in Oia, vaulted ceilings and a retro atmosphere, a place of pilgrimage for locals and celebrities
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A for Athens ★ 4.4 · Athens
An iconic rooftop in Monastiraki where the Acropolis appears at eye level, the most photographed terrace in Athens
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Jackie O' Beach Club ★ 4.4 · Mykonos
A mythical, welcoming beach club at Super Paradise, a Mykonian symbol of freedom and daytime party culture
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Six d.o.g.s ★ 4.4 · Athens
An all day cultural hub with a huge garden, coffee by day and a music bar by night, the alternative heart of Athens
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Tropicana ★ 4.4 · Mykonos
A legendary beach bar at Paradise beach that heats up in the afternoon and peaks with a DJ until the morning hours
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Far Out Beach Club ★ 4.4 · Ios
One of the iconic clubs of Ios with world DJs and pool parties that start in the afternoon
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Mylos Beach Bar ★ 4.4 · Kos
The iconic beach bar of Kos with a sand garden and a monthly full moon party, the favourite nightspot of the island's residents
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360 Cocktail Bar ★ 4.3 · Athens
The most famous rooftop bar above Monastiraki square, with a panoramic view of the Acropolis and creative cocktails to sip
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Scandinavian Bar and Club ★ 4.3 · Mykonos
A landmark of Mykonos nightlife since the 1970s, with two indoor bars, an outdoor yard and an upstairs dance floor
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Cavo Paradiso ★ 4.3 · Mykonos
An open club on the cliff above Paradise beach with the biggest DJs in the world, a rite of passage for Mykonos visitors since 1993
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180 Degree Sunset Bar ★ 4.2 · Mykonos
A sunset bar on a striking dome in Chora with a total panorama of the sea and the islands, alongside premium cocktails to match the moment
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Scorpios Mykonos ★ 4.1 · Mykonos
A bohemian beach club by day and a soulful open air dance spot by night, with sets from some of the best DJs in the world
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🏛️ Sights & monuments
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Monastery of Hozoviotissa ★ 4.9 · Amorgos
A thousand year old monastery hanging vertically on a 300 metre cliff above the sea, the view that became the symbol of Amorgos
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Chrysopigi Monastery ★ 4.9 · More in Greece
A 17th century monastery standing on a rock split by the sea, the image that defines Sifnos on every poster
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Kokkorou Stone Bridge ★ 4.9 · More in Greece
An 18th century stone arch bridge surrounded by greenery in Zagori, the most photographed of the region's stone bridges
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Panagia Evangelistria Church ★ 4.9 · More in Greece
The great pilgrimage centre of Greece on Tinos, with the miraculous icon that draws a million believers every year
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Acropolis of Athens ★ 4.8 · Athens
The eternal symbol of Western civilisation, rising above Athens and impressing every visitor
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Medieval Old Town of Rhodes ★ 4.8 · Dodecanese
Four kilometres of medieval walls wrap stone alleys where every corner tells a story of knights and princes
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Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus ★ 4.8 · Peloponnese
The best preserved ancient Greek theatre in the world, with perfect acoustics for fourteen thousand spectators, unspoiled for two thousand years
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Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron ★ 4.8 · Meteora
The largest and oldest of the Meteora monasteries, rising five hundred and thirty four metres, from the 14th century
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Holy Monastery of Varlaam ★ 4.8 · Meteora
The second largest monastery in Meteora, carved on a striking rock with 16th century frescoes that amaze every visitor
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Portara, the Temple of Apollo Gate ★ 4.8 · Naxos
A giant marble gate standing alone on the island since the 6th century BCE, the spot everyone photographs at the Naxos sunset
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Miaouli Square ★ 4.8 · Syros
An impressive neoclassical square with Ernst Ziller's town hall and the Apollo Theatre, a lively urban heart in the Cyclades
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center ★ 4.8 · Athens
A stunning Renzo Piano building with a green roof, home to the National Opera and National Library, with a view of the sea and all of Athens
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Chania Archaeological Museum ★ 4.8 · West Crete
3,500 Minoan and Greek artefacts including treasures excavated beneath the modern town, one of the best museums in Crete with a free audio guide
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Monemvasia Castle Town ★ 4.8 · Peloponnese
A living medieval town on a huge rock in the Peloponnese, with paved streets, Byzantine churches and a breathtaking sea view
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Roussanou Monastery ★ 4.8 · Meteora
The most dramatic nunnery in Meteora, hanging on the edge of a rock in the sky as if gravity does not apply to it
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Panagia Ekatontapiliani ★ 4.8 · Paros
A 4th century Byzantine church in Parikia, one of the oldest Christian sites in the Greek world
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Apollon Theatre ★ 4.8 · Syros
A magnificent opera theatre from 1864 in the heart of Ermoupoli, inspired by La Scala, a neoclassical gem on Miaouli square
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Street of the Knights ★ 4.8 · Rhodes
The best preserved medieval street in Europe, with 14th century knights' architecture accessible day and night
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Monastery of Saint John the Theologian ★ 4.8 · Patmos
A fortified 11th century monastery at the top of Patmos, holding icons by El Greco and rare manuscripts, a UNESCO site
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Acropolis Museum ★ 4.7 · Athens
Some four thousand stunning finds, and a glass floor that lets you look at live archaeological excavations beneath you
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White Tower of Thessaloniki ★ 4.7 · Thessaloniki
The 15th century Ottoman symbol of Thessaloniki on the seafront, today a Byzantine museum with a view of the sea promenade
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Ancient Agora of Athens ★ 4.7 · Athens
The heart of the democratic polis of Athens, with the beautifully preserved Temple of Hephaestus and the columns of the Stoa of Attalos
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum ★ 4.7 · Crete
Fifteen thousand items of Minoan art including the Phaistos Disc and the rare snake goddess figurines
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Ancient Mycenae ★ 4.7 · Peloponnese
The Lion Gate, the shaft graves and the Treasury of Atreus from the Greek Bronze Age, a UNESCO site that brings the Homeric legends to life
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Rotunda of Galerius ★ 4.7 · Thessaloniki
A striking Roman structure from 306 CE, one of the oldest buildings in Thessaloniki and a UNESCO site
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Ancient Delphi ★ 4.7 · Delphi
The seat of the oracle of Apollo, the navel of the world in ancient belief, an impressive UNESCO site in the mountains of Parnassus
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Palamidi Fortress ★ 4.7 · Nafplio
A Venetian fortress overlooking from a hundred metres up after eight hundred and fifty seven steps, with a stunning panorama over Nafplio and the Argolic Gulf
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Paleokastritsa Monastery ★ 4.7 · Corfu
A 13th century monastery on a blooming cliff, with courtyards full of flowers and a stunning view of the turquoise bays below
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Panathenaic Stadium ★ 4.7 · Athens
The only stadium in the world built entirely of white marble, it hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896
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Benaki Museum ★ 4.7 · Athens
The central Greek culture museum in a neoclassical mansion, holding history from prehistory to the 20th century with a rooftop cafe
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Museum of Cycladic Art ★ 4.7 · Athens
The Goulandris collection of 3,000 fascinating Cycladic marble figurines in a stunning modern building, one of the finest marble museums in the world
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Maria Callas Museum ★ 4.7 · Athens
Opened in 2023, an immersive multimedia journey through the life of the legendary soprano, with personal objects and moving installations
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Spianada Square ★ 4.7 · Corfu
The largest square in Greece, a vast green space facing the Old Fortress where all of Corfu's town life unfolds
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Aristotelous Square ★ 4.7 · Thessaloniki
The central square of Thessaloniki with grand neoclassical architecture and cafe terraces overlooking the Aegean Sea
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Ancient Olympia ★ 4.7 · Peloponnese
A World Heritage site where the Olympic Games were born, with the remains of the Temple of Zeus and the stadium where the ancient race finished
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Ancient Mystras ★ 4.7 · Peloponnese
A stunning medieval Byzantine city on the hillside, a World Heritage site almost forgotten from the tourist map
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Monastery of Michael Panormitis ★ 4.7 · Symi
An impressive 18th century Venetian monastery with a giant silver icon of the Archangel Michael, a pilgrimage site for the whole region
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Cave of the Apocalypse ★ 4.7 · Patmos
The cave where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation in 95 CE, covered in Byzantine paintings and deep spirituality
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National Archaeological Museum ★ 4.6 · Athens
More than eleven thousand objects telling the story of Greece from prehistory to late antiquity
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Palace of the Grand Master ★ 4.6 · Dodecanese
A breathtaking fortress palace at the top of the old town, for centuries the symbol of the power and glory of Rhodes
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Old Fortress of Corfu ★ 4.6 · Corfu
A Venetian citadel on a twin peaked headland with a panorama of the town and the Ionian Sea in every direction
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Delos Archaeological Site ★ 4.6 · Mykonos
A UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of Apollo, the largest open air museum in Europe, 30 minutes by boat from Mykonos
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Museum of Byzantine Culture ★ 4.6 · Thessaloniki
One of the finest collections of Byzantine art in the world, winner of the Council of Europe Museum Prize, impressing every visitor
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Bourtzi ★ 4.6 · Nafplio
A Venetian sea fortress on a small island in Nafplio harbour, reached by a short boat ride and known as the unforgettable symbol of the town
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Byzantine and Christian Museum ★ 4.6 · Athens
25,000 works of Byzantine art, icons and mosaics in the Villa Ilissia, from the finest Byzantine collection in the world
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Koules Fortress ★ 4.6 · East Crete
A 16th century Venetian sea fortress guarding the old harbour, with a photogenic panoramic roof over Heraklion bay
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Aptera Archaeological Site ★ 4.6 · West Crete
A Minoan Hellenistic city state on a plateau 200 m above Souda Bay, with a theatre, Roman cisterns and an Ottoman fort, 20 minutes from Chania
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Ancient Theatre of Milos ★ 4.6 · Milos
A Hellenistic Roman theatre with a stunning sea view, close to where the Venus de Milo was found in 1820
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Ancient Thera ★ 4.6 · Santorini
An ancient Greek city from the 9th century BCE on the summit of Mesa Vouno, the second most important archaeological site in Santorini
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Profitis Ilias Monastery ★ 4.6 · Santorini
A monastery from 1711 at the highest point of Santorini, a full panorama of the whole island from 567 metres up
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Museum of Prehistoric Thera ★ 4.5 · Santorini
A collection of frescoes and Minoan treasures from Akrotiri, the best museum in Santorini for understanding the island's ancient civilisation
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Cave of Antiparos ★ 4.5 · Antiparos
An 85 metre descent to stunning chambers of stalactites and columns, one of the oldest caves visited anywhere in Europe
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Roman Agora of Athens ★ 4.5 · Athens
A Roman marble market funded by Julius Caesar with the octagonal Tower of the Winds, the first weather station in the world
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Arch of Hadrian ★ 4.5 · Athens
An 18 metre marble triumphal arch from 131 CE that marked the boundary between Greek Athens and Roman Athens
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Technopolis City of Athens ★ 4.5 · Athens
A 19th century gasworks turned leading cultural hub in Gazi with 900 events a year, concerts and exhibitions
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Panagia Paraportiani ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
The complex of five white 15th century chapels seen from the sea in Chora, the most photographed symbol of Cycladic architecture in Greece
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Aegean Maritime Museum ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A journey through thousands of years of Greek seafaring, with Minoan ship models, ancient maps and anchors with fascinating stories
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Bonis Windmill ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
The only windmill in Chora open inside, with a complete 16th century milling mechanism and a magical view of the town
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Panagia Tourliani Monastery ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A magnificent monastery from 1542 with an altar screen carved by Florentine artists, one of the hidden treasures of Ano Mera
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Akrotiri Archaeological Site ★ 4.4 · Santorini
A Bronze Age Minoan town preserved in volcanic ash, one of the most important excavations in Greece and a true archaeological wonder
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Kouros of Apollonas ★ 4.4 · Naxos
A giant marble statue lying in an open field from the 6th century BCE, one of the most fascinating archaeological finds in the Cyclades
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Kerameikos Archaeological Site ★ 4.4 · Athens
An ancient cemetery and potters' quarter from 3000 BCE, quiet and moving with city gates and grave markers frozen in time
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Library of Hadrian ★ 4.4 · Athens
A magnificent Roman library from 132 CE with an impressive colonnaded courtyard, tucked in the narrow alleys of Plaka
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Temple of Olympian Zeus ★ 4.4 · Athens
A colossal temple begun in 500 BCE and built over 638 years, 15 enormous Corinthian columns still stand proudly
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Panagia Kera ★ 4.4 · East Crete
A 13th century Byzantine church in the village of Kritsa, with the best preserved Byzantine frescoes in Crete spread across three naves
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Toplou Monastery ★ 4.4 · East Crete
A fortified 14th century Orthodox monastery with high walls and a famous icon of 61 scenes, which also runs an acclaimed organic winery
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Fortezza of Rethymno ★ 4.4 · West Crete
A vast Venetian fortress from the late 16th century above the sea in Rethymno, with walls, churches, mosques and a panoramic view over the harbour and the whole town
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Palace of Knossos ★ 4.3 · Crete
The oldest palace in Europe and the site of the mythical Minotaur, an essential visit in Crete dating from 2800 BCE
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Minoan Palace of Malia ★ 4.3 · East Crete
The third largest Minoan palace in Crete, 35 km from Heraklion, far less crowded than Knossos and the site of the famous gold pendant find
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Skarkos Site ★ 4.3 · Ios
An ancient Bronze Age settlement from 2800 BCE, among the best preserved in the Cyclades, with impressive four metre walls
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Asklepion ★ 4.3 · Kos
The ancient healing temple from the 3rd century BCE, terraced on a hillside with a breathtaking view of the Aegean
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Plane Tree of Hippocrates ★ 4.3 · Kos
A 2,500 year old plane tree under which Hippocrates taught medicine, standing beside the Knights' castle in the heart of town
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Achilleion Palace ★ 4.2 · Corfu
A neoclassical palace built by Empress Elisabeth of Austria in 1890, surrounded by statues and gardens with a view of the Ionian Sea
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Acropolis of Lindos ★ 4.2 · Dodecanese
A Doric temple on a clifftop from which blue Aegean bays stretch in every direction, exactly as you imagined
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Monemvasia · More in Greece
An ancient Byzantine town hidden behind a giant rock in the southeastern Peloponnese, with stone alleys and boutique hotels.
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🏖️ Beaches
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Voutoumi Beach ★ 4.9 · More in Greece
A beach on Antipaxos with green blue water rivalling the Caribbean, reachable only by boat from the small harbour of Gaios
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Sarakiniko Beach ★ 4.8 · Milos
A white, undulating volcanic rock landscape that looks like the surface of the moon, with turquoise water shimmering between the cracks
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Vrika Beach ★ 4.8 · More in Greece
A golden sand beach on Antipaxos with completely clear turquoise water, considered one of the most beautiful and quietest in all the Ionian islands
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Balos Lagoon ★ 4.7 · Crete
A strip of sand set between two mesmerising shades of blue, the photo everyone wants to bring home from Crete
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Porto Katsiki ★ 4.7 · Lefkada
Almost vertical white cliffs drop to white sand and turquoise water, always on the lists of the best beaches in Europe
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Seitan Limania Beach ★ 4.7 · Crete
An electric blue cove surrounded by steep cliffs, hands on the rocks and then a jump into the clearest water in Crete
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Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) ★ 4.7 · Zakynthos
A rusted shipwreck on white pebbles inside a vast limestone cliff cove, the most recognisable photo of Greece
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Voidokilia Beach ★ 4.7 · Peloponnese
A golden horseshoe bay in the shape of the letter omega with golden sand and turquoise water, the most picturesque beach on the Greek mainland
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Myrtos Beach ★ 4.7 · Kefalonia
An arc of white pebbles inside a bay surrounded by steep green cliffs, consistently ranked among the most beautiful beaches in Europe
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Mylopotamos Beach ★ 4.7 · Pelion
The iconic beach of Pelion, split by a natural rock arch with clear water and impressive cliffs above
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Apella Beach ★ 4.7 · Dodecanese
The top rated spot on Karpathos: crystal blue between cliffs and pines, quieter and more beautiful than you imagined
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Falasarna Beach ★ 4.7 · West Crete
A wide sandy beach with multiple coves and a pink gold colour, less crowded than Balos, with breathtaking western sunsets that enchant photographers
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Agios Sostis Beach ★ 4.7 · Mykonos
A wild golden beach in northern Mykonos, with no sunbeds or clubs, turquoise water and the island's atmosphere as it once was
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Agia Anna Beach ★ 4.7 · Amorgos
The legendary beach where the film The Big Blue was shot, with uniquely blue water and an impressive white cliff as a backdrop
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Egremni Beach ★ 4.6 · Lefkada
A long, wild beach at the foot of stunning cliffs, reached after about 350 steps down, each one worth the effort
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Mylopotas Beach ★ 4.6 · Ios
A golden arc with beach bars and water sports, the beating heart of the sea life and fun of the island of Ios
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Plaka Beach ★ 4.6 · Naxos
4 kilometres of golden sand, uncrowded and undeveloped, a calm sea and a beach that feels like it is all yours
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Perivolos Beach ★ 4.6 · Santorini
The extension of Perissa with a lively row of beach clubs, popular with young people for DJs by day and water sports
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Kathisma Beach ★ 4.6 · Lefkada
The longest beach in Lefkada, white sand with green cliffs and sunsets that paint the water in shades of gold and orange
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Kalo Livadi Beach ★ 4.6 · Mykonos
A serene sea valley with glass clear water and a white Cycladic chapel facing the waves, preserved and calm
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Tsambika Beach ★ 4.6 · Rhodes
The best beach in Rhodes, a kilometre of golden sand with shallow turquoise water and a monastery on the hill above
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Prasonisi Beach ★ 4.6 · Rhodes
A narrow strip of sand connecting the mainland to a small island, with a calm sea on one side and sweeping Mediterranean waves on the other
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Nanou Beach ★ 4.6 · Symi
A mysterious pebble beach at the foot of pine cliffs, its calm, clear water making it the best on Symi
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Agios Stefanos Beach ★ 4.6 · Kos
A breathtaking beach surrounded by the remains of early Christian basilicas and a small rocky island with a church, an unforgettable view
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Vlychada Beach ★ 4.6 · Santorini
A quiet southern beach with white sculpted cliffs that look like a lunar landscape, one of the most picturesque in Santorini
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Elafonisi Beach ★ 4.5 · Crete
Pink sands and shallow green blue water to the horizon, voted the most beautiful beach in the world on Tripadvisor
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Antisamos Beach ★ 4.5 · Kefalonia
A breathtaking blue green bay surrounded by forests, famous as the filming location of Captain Corelli's Mandolin
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Kavourotripes Beach ★ 4.5 · Halkidiki
Coves of golden sandstone and pine trees meeting Caribbean blue water, the most recognisable image of Halkidiki
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Karydi Beach ★ 4.5 · Halkidiki
A crescent of white sand with water so clear you can see the sandy bottom deep down, a shallow lagoon perfect for families
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Aegiali Beach ★ 4.5 · Amorgos
A wide golden sand bay with calm water and natural shade, the most comfortable beach for swimming and families on Amorgos
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Paleokastritsa Beach ★ 4.5 · Corfu
Six sheltered turquoise bays against lush green hills, considered one of the most beautiful landscapes in Corfu
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Schinias Beach ★ 4.5 · Attica
A long sandy Blue Flag bay surrounded by a rare pine forest on the seafront, perfect for windsurfing and escaping the city crowds
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Vai Beach ★ 4.5 · East Crete
The largest natural palm forest in Europe shades a unique sandy bay at the northeastern tip of Crete, an experience unlike any other in Greece
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Frangokastello Beach ★ 4.5 · West Crete
A protected, shallow sandy beach beside a 14th century Venetian fort, with calm water, half a kilometre of shore and the annual legend of the ghost warriors
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Armenistis Beach ★ 4.5 · Halkidiki
A long beach with white sand and clear water on the Sithonia peninsula, shaded by pine canopies that reach the water's edge
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Fokos Beach ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
The most secluded beach in Mykonos, hidden in the north and reachable only by private car, with untouched nature and a completely calm sea
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Kini Beach ★ 4.5 · Syros
A quiet sandy beach in Syros with stunning sunsets and traditional tavernas along the shore, a magnet for a perfect end to the day
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Kolymbithra Beach ★ 4.5 · More in Greece
The most famous beach in Tinos, two separate bays with enticing meltemi waves and excellent conditions for windsurfing
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Perissa Beach ★ 4.4 · Santorini
A long black sand beach with bars and tavernas, lively and family friendly at once, with the volcanic Mesa Vouno as a backdrop
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Saint Paul's Bay ★ 4.4 · Dodecanese
A horseshoe bay with a white chapel and a view of the Acropolis of Lindos, a living postcard photographed by thousands of couples
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Vouliagmeni Beach ★ 4.4 · Athens Riviera
A 650 metre Blue Flag sandy beach in a coastal park, with sports courts, sun loungers and the clear water of the Aegean
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Marathi Beach ★ 4.4 · West Crete
A calm, sheltered beach on the Akrotiri peninsula with shallow, clear water, lesser known and therefore quieter, ideal for families with children
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Glyfada Beach ★ 4.4 · Corfu
The most popular sandy beach in Corfu with clear water, full amenities and a playful atmosphere that draws visitors from across Europe
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Agios Gordios Beach ★ 4.4 · Corfu
A 2.5 km golden sand beach surrounded by green cliffs, quieter than Glyfada and offering a picturesque rural setting with relaxed cafes
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Xigia Beach ★ 4.4 · Zakynthos
A unique beach in Zakynthos fed by natural sulphur springs, giving the water a milky blue tint and famous healing properties
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Lia Beach ★ 4.4 · Mykonos
A tranquil bay at the eastern edge of Mykonos, with crystal water and fine sand, far from all noise and parties
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Kalafatis Beach ★ 4.4 · Mykonos
A long beach in southeastern Mykonos, ideal for windsurfing and water sports, with deep blue water and good winds
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Agali Beach ★ 4.4 · More in Greece
The most accessible and charming beach in Folegandros, with calm shallow water and small restaurants right on the shore
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Kolymbithres Beach ★ 4.3 · Paros
Granite rocks polished by the waves form natural pools of pale blue water, the most unusual landscape in Paros
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Astir Beach Vouliagmeni ★ 4.3 · Athens Riviera
An iconic luxury beach on a pine covered peninsula with white sand, pampering parasols and the finest food on the Athens Riviera
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Red Beach ★ 4.1 · Santorini
Crimson lava cliffs with black sand and clear water, one of the most photographed and unique beaches in all of Greece
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Halkidiki · More in Greece
A peninsula in northern Greece near Thessaloniki with three prongs and stunning turquoise beaches
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Skiathos · More in Greece
The green island of Skiathos, the gateway to the Sporades with dozens of beaches and pine forests
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⛰️ Nature & gorges
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Kleftiko ★ 4.9 · Milos
White limestone arches above blue waves, reachable only by boat, the most dramatic natural landscape on Milos
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Vikos Gorge ★ 4.9 · More in Greece
One of the deepest canyons in the world in the Pindus mountains, 900 metres deep and 32 kilometres long, a landscape that leaves you speechless
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Blue Caves ★ 4.8 · Zakynthos
Rays of sun enter the sea caves and turn the water electric cobalt blue, entered by small boat
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Skaros Rock ★ 4.8 · Santorini
A dramatic volcanic outcrop above Imerovigli with the remains of a Venetian fortress, a quiet sunset viewpoint with an unobstructed caldera panorama
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Fira to Oia Hiking Trail ★ 4.8 · Santorini
A 10 kilometre route along the caldera rim through Firostefani and Imerovigli with an endless panorama, a defining nature experience in Santorini
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Mount Zas Trail ★ 4.8 · Naxos
A climb to the highest peak in the Cyclades with the cave of Zeus along the way and a 360 degree view among the most impressive in Greece
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge ★ 4.7 · West Crete
A gorge with waterfalls, natural pools and a walking trail to the Libyan Sea, excellent for spotting griffon vultures and rare birds of prey
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Therisso Gorge ★ 4.7 · West Crete
A green 6 km gorge with limestone cliffs and the Keladis river, leading to the historic village where Venizelos declared the 1905 revolution
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Anthony Quinn Bay ★ 4.7 · Rhodes
A sheltered cove with rock reefs and stunning diving, named after the actor who fell in love with it during the film shoot
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Nea Kameni Volcano ★ 4.7 · Santorini
The active volcanic island in the centre of the caldera, a hike to the summit with sulphur fumaroles and a stunning view all around
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Melissani Cave ★ 4.6 · Kefalonia
An underground lake inside a collapsed karst cave, the midday sun turns the water an otherworldly shade of blue
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Zakynthos National Marine Park ★ 4.6 · Zakynthos
The most important nesting site of the loggerhead sea turtle in the Mediterranean, where you can watch turtles surfacing to breathe in the lagoon
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Samaria Gorge ★ 4.6 · Crete
An 18 kilometre walk between the cliffs of the longest gorge in Europe, with endemic plants and the scent of pines
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Damouchari ★ 4.6 · Pelion
A hidden medieval harbour village on the eastern coast of Pelion, the filming location of Mamma Mia, reached by boat
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Imbros Gorge ★ 4.6 · West Crete
The second most popular gorge in Crete after Samaria, 8 km with a narrow point of 1.6 m and 300 m cliffs, possible even with children
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Porto Limnionas ★ 4.6 · Zakynthos
A striking rock formation in Zakynthos with crystal clear water, swimming and diving platforms carved directly into the rock
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Preveli Beach ★ 4.5 · Crete
A rare palm forest along a river that merges with the Libyan Sea, a landscape you will not find anywhere else in Greece
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Lake Vouliagmeni ★ 4.5 · Athens Riviera
A unique sunken sea cave with thermal springs at a constant temperature year round, a bathing spot on the Athens Riviera
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Lake Kournas ★ 4.5 · West Crete
The only natural freshwater lake in Crete for swimming, with pedal boats, local turtles and tavernas overlooking the lake and mountains
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Drogarati Cave ★ 4.5 · Kefalonia
A giant cave in Kefalonia with stunning stalactites that also serves as a concert hall thanks to its amazing natural acoustics
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Nidri Waterfalls ★ 4.4 · Lefkada
Freshwater falls in the heart of the Lefkada forest, with natural pools for swimming just three kilometres from the town centre
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Canal d'Amour ★ 4.3 · Corfu
Sandstone carved by the waves into a natural sea corridor, and by legend couples who swim through it stay together
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Cave of Zeus, Dikteon Andron ★ 4.3 · East Crete
The birthplace of the god Zeus in mythology, at 1,025 m on Mount Dikti, with dramatic stalactites and Minoan cult finds
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Pelion · More in Greece
A green mountainous peninsula in central Greece with stone villages, hidden beaches and a historic steam train.
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📸 Viewpoints
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Panagia Church of Folegandros ★ 4.9 · More in Greece
A white church on the edge of a cliff at the end of a steep path above Chora, a sunset in shades of rose and gold you will never forget
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Meteora Sunset Viewpoint ★ 4.9 · Meteora
A viewpoint from which five monasteries appear at once at the golden hour, the most photographed spot in Meteora
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Myrtos Beach Viewpoint ★ 4.9 · Kefalonia
The dizzying viewpoint over the white Myrtos beach in Kefalonia, considered one of the most photographed images in Greece
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Tripitos Arch ★ 4.9 · Paxos
A natural rock arch above the sea on the western coast of Paxos, a dramatic viewpoint over the open sea waves
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Makrinitsa Village ★ 4.9 · Pelion
A picturesque mountain village that serves as a balcony for a panoramic view of the sea and the city of Volos, in the heart of the green Pelion forests
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Church of the Seven Martyrs ★ 4.9 · More in Greece
A white chapel with a blue dome on the rocks near the Kastro, one of the most photographed spots in the Cyclades
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Philopappos Hill ★ 4.8 · Athens
A hill shaded by pine canopies south of the Acropolis, offering the closest and quietest view of the Parthenon
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Lycabettus Hill ★ 4.8 · Athens
The highest point in central Athens, with a 360 degree panorama over the whole city and the Saronic Gulf at sunset
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Vaporia Quarter ★ 4.8 · Syros
19th century shipowners' mansions terraced down to the sea, the Little Venice of the Cyclades with an Aegean panorama
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Areopagus Hill ★ 4.8 · Athens
A bare marble rock below the Acropolis where the Athenians voted and Paul preached, with legendary sunsets over the Agora
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Venetian Lighthouse of Chania ★ 4.8 · West Crete
A 16th century lighthouse at the end of the breakwater, a 20 minute walk with a magical view of the harbour and the symbol of the town with unforgettable sunsets
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Tsambika Monastery ★ 4.8 · Rhodes
A pilgrimage church on a 330 metre summit, 300 steps that end in a 360 degree view of the Aegean
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Imerovigli Caldera Viewpoint ★ 4.8 · Santorini
The highest terrace on the caldera rim, a complete panorama from Oia to the volcanic islands, unrivalled
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Theoskepasti Church, Imerovigli ★ 4.8 · Santorini
A small white church on the top of Skaros rock with a view of the caldera, one of the most picturesque spots in Santorini
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Temple of Poseidon at Sounion ★ 4.7 · Cape Sounion
An ancient temple on a cliff seventy metres above the Aegean, the most dramatic sunset spot near Athens
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Cape Drastis ★ 4.7 · Corfu
A view of otherworldly white stone columns and turquoise coves at the northern tip of Corfu, especially beautiful from the water
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Pnyx Hill ★ 4.7 · Athens
The birthplace of democracy where citizens voted in the 5th century BCE, with a rare frontal view of the Acropolis
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Kastella Hill Viewpoint ★ 4.7 · Athens
A hilltop park above Mikrolimano harbour in Piraeus with a sweeping view of the Saronic islands, perfect at the golden hour
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Lake Voulismeni ★ 4.7 · East Crete
The iconic round lake in the heart of Agios Nikolaos, surrounded by cliffs and lit up at night, connected to the sea by a channel since 1867
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Rethymno Lighthouse ★ 4.7 · West Crete
At the end of the Venetian harbour breakwater, with a panoramic view of the old town, the Fortezza and the open sea at sunset
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Little Venice ★ 4.7 · Mykonos
The picturesque fishermen's quarter of Mykonos with colourful houses built above the sea, magical sunsets and windmills in the background
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Plaka Castle ★ 4.7 · Milos
A 13th century Venetian castle on a hill facing the sea, the most sought after sunset spot on Milos with an unforgettable view
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Oia Castle ★ 4.7 · Santorini
The remains of a 15th century Venetian fortress at the top of Oia, the most famous sunset viewing spot in Santorini
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Windmills of Mykonos ★ 4.6 · Mykonos
16th century Venetian windmills with a view of Little Venice and the harbour, the postcard symbol of Mykonos at its most picturesque
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Windmills of Mandraki ★ 4.6 · Rhodes
Three medieval windmills on the breakwater of Mandraki harbour, with an iconic sunset view at no cost
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Oia Windmill ★ 4.6 · Santorini
The white windmill of Oia with a panoramic view of the caldera and the Aegean along the picturesque village path
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Akrotiri Lighthouse ★ 4.6 · Santorini
A lighthouse from 1892 at the southern tip of the island, a quiet sunset spot less crowded than Oia with a view of the caldera and the open sea
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Navagio Viewpoint ★ 4.5 · Zakynthos
A clifftop view over the legendary shipwreck beach, with the classic aerial angle that enchants every visitor at the golden hour
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Logas Beach ★ 4.5 · Corfu
A clifftop sunset spot with cafes and glass platforms, from which you watch the sun sink into the Ionian Sea
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Armenistis Lighthouse ★ 4.5 · Mykonos
A white lighthouse from 1891 at the northern tip of Mykonos, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Aegean and unforgettable sunsets
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Three Blue Domes of Oia ★ 4.5 · Santorini
The most iconic blue domed churches in Santorini, the symbolic image that defines Greece in the imagination
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Cart Postal Cafe ★ 4.4 · West Crete
A boho chic cafe on Profitis Ilias hill near the Venizelos graves, with a panoramic view of Chania and the sea and a Mediterranean terrace
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Santorini Wineries · More in Greece
Wineries on the caldera in Santorini with Assyrtiko and Vinsanto tastings and a view of the sea
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⛵ Experiences
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Kleftiko Boat Tour ★ 4.9 · Milos
A full day at sea with caves, remote sandbanks and volcanic bays, the experience that defines a visit to Milos
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Santorini Caldera Catamaran Cruise ★ 4.8 · Santorini
A small group sailing tour around the caldera with stops at the volcano and hot springs, a Greek barbecue on deck and a stunning sunset to finish
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Georgiladakis Winery and Raki Distillery ★ 4.8 · Crete
A working farm with wine tastings and a chance to watch traditional tsikoudia production, an authentic experience found on no tourist poster
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Loggerhead Turtle Watching Boat Tour ★ 4.8 · Zakynthos
An early morning tour in a small licensed boat to watch sea turtles surfacing to breathe in Laganas Bay, run by park staff
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Chrissi Island ★ 4.8 · East Crete
An uninhabited island 15 km from Ierapetra, with the largest natural cedar forest in Europe and pink shell beaches, reached by boat from May to October
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Kali Strata ★ 4.7 · Dodecanese
500 historic steps between neoclassical villas in Symi, every turn revealing a sea view that will make you stop
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Sunset Cruise along the Athens Riviera ★ 4.7 · Athens
Three hours on a catamaran along the Riviera with a swim stop, snacks and wine as the sun sets behind Cape Sounion
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Balos and Gramvousa Lagoon Cruise ★ 4.7 · West Crete
A full day cruise to Gramvousa island with its Venetian fortress and a stop at the pink turquoise Balos lagoon, the most sought after trip in western Crete
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Vioma Organic Farm ★ 4.7 · Mykonos
A working organic farm since 1994 near Ano Mera, with local wine tastings, sharp kopanisti cheese and nature trails
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Ammoudi Bay ★ 4.7 · Santorini
A charming fishing harbour at the foot of the Oia cliffs, a perfect place for cliff jumping, swimming among the rocks and fresh fish
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Argyros Estate ★ 4.7 · Santorini
The largest private winery in Santorini with 120 hectares, producing legendary Assyrtiko and ranked among the 100 best wineries in the world
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Mikri Vigla Beach ★ 4.6 · Naxos
200 windy days a year make this a world capital of windsurfing, with lessons for all levels
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Venetsanos Winery ★ 4.6 · Santorini
A clifftop winery since 1947 with an intimate atmosphere, a stunning view of the caldera and the harbour, and acclaimed food and wine pairings
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Cine Thisio Open Air Cinema ★ 4.6 · Athens
Operating since 1935 on the walkway around the Acropolis, an open air cinema ranked among the best in the world with the Parthenon as a backdrop
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Day Cruise to the Saronic Islands: Hydra, Poros and Aegina ★ 4.6 · Athens
A full day at sea from Piraeus to three islands, with a Greek folklore show on deck and an optional visit to the Temple of Aphaia
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Dourakis Winery ★ 4.6 · West Crete
An award winning green boutique winery since 1988 in the village of Alikampos, with a five wine tasting in a rustic courtyard, cooking classes and exhibitions, 30 minutes from Chania
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Mount Athos Coastal Cruise ★ 4.6 · Halkidiki
A cruise from Halkidiki along the monasteries of Mount Athos seen from the sea, a moving glimpse of a World Heritage monastic community that visitors cannot enter by land
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Gavalas Winery ★ 4.6 · Santorini
A family winery since 1895, five generations in Megalochori, the most authentic in Santorini with tastings at accessible prices
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Santo Wines ★ 4.5 · Santorini
The largest cooperative winery on the island with a stunning caldera terrace, receiving 600 thousand visitors a year for Assyrtiko tastings and sunsets
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Domaine Sigalas ★ 4.5 · Santorini
The canonical estate for Santorini Assyrtiko, founded by the mathematician Paris Sigalas, with vineyard tastings and award winning wines
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Syntagma Square, Changing of the Guard ★ 4.5 · Athens
A free hourly ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with guards in traditional dress, most impressive on Sunday at eleven
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Marathonisi, Turtle Island ★ 4.5 · Zakynthos
A boat trip to an island where sea turtles rest on a beach with clear Caribbean water, a snorkelling experience hard to forget
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Moutzouris Train ★ 4.5 · Pelion
An 1896 narrow gauge steam train that crosses stone bridges and the beautiful groves of Pelion on a ride that feels outside of time
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Vallindras Kitron Distillery ★ 4.5 · Naxos
A legendary distillery since 1896 in the village of Halki, with free tastings of the distinctive Kitron liqueur unique to Naxos
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Thirasia Island ★ 4.5 · Santorini
The quiet island neighbouring Santorini, the feeling of Santorini 50 years ago without the crowds and with a breathtaking caldera view
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Monastiraki Flea Market ★ 4.4 · Athens
The most colourful open market in Athens, where antiques, street food and authentic Greek atmosphere meet
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Heraklion Market, 1866 Street ★ 4.4 · East Crete
A historic food market packed with Cretan thyme honey, local cheeses, spices and fresh fish, a must for any lover of authentic food
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The Liston ★ 4.4 · Corfu
An arcaded Venetian promenade from 1807 that is the heart of a stroll through the Corfu old town, perfect for an espresso in the shade of the marble columns
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Modiano Market ★ 4.3 · Thessaloniki
The historic arcade market of Thessaloniki with 75 stalls of cheeses, seafood and meats, the beating heart of local gastronomy
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Varvakios Market ★ 4.2 · Athens
The historic food market of Athens since 1886, with a hundred butchers' stalls, fish halls and spices that fill the senses
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