Far from Greece's tourist hotspots, this mountain village is a hidden gem worth visiting for its quaint charm, authentic ...

Far from the hustle and bustle of the Cyclades and the tumult of Athens, Thessaly reveals a Greece that is more intimate, ...

Christian monks (derived from the Greek root monos, or "single") first began forming collective refuges, or monasteries, in the Egyptian desert in the fourth century. The practice spread across ...

For sweeping views of the ocean and prime photo ops, travelers recommend visiting the Paleokastritsa Monastery. Located on a remote cliff peninsula in the village of Paleokastritsa, the Byzantine ...

This beautiful island of the Cyclades has just been named the most walkable and boasts over 25 different hiking trails with ...

Greece is famous worldwide for its islands and crystal blue beaches. Of course, there is much more than that, as the country contains many surprises for visitors open to discover them. The north, the ...

Alpine lakes; isolated mountain trails; cloud-piercing monasteries — discover the wilder side of the Greek mainland in the April issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). The April 2025 issue ...