Meteora & Thessaly
From 1926 until 1975, Tsalapatas Rooftile and Brickworks, 1.5km west of the port at the Old Town’s South Gate, formed part of the cultural fabric of Volos…
Must-see attractions in Central Greece
Meteora & Thessaly
Constructed during the 3rd century BC and rebuilt by the Romans, Larissa’s well-preserved ancient theatre remained in use for around six centuries,…
Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa
Meteora & Thessaly
This stunning contemporary edifice stands 3km southwest of the centre, towards the history museum. As well as housing a high-quality private collection of…
Meteora & Thessaly
This smart modern museum, in a former tobacco warehouse in the Palaia district, tells the story of Volos through beautiful black-and-white photos from the…
Galaxidi
The little 13th-century Byzantine-era Moni Metamorfosis of Sotiras stands amid olive groves and cypress trees, 4km directly inland from Galaxidi. This…
Meteora
For a panoramic break while visiting the monasteries, visit the clifftop Psaropetra Lookout, 650m south (right) from the fork in the road where continuing…
Pelion Peninsula
The gorgeous but somewhat decrepit little church of Agios Nikolaos stands near the car park in Damouhari. Its interior is covered in fine frescoes by an…
Pelion Peninsula
At the wonderful Popotech Workshop, a couple of kilometres south of Pouri, Irish and Dutch transplants Gemma and Gary create unique jewellery, ceramics…
Pelion Peninsula
The flower-festooned village of Kissos spreads across steep terraces to all sides of this 18th-century church, where the frescoes are considered the…
Meteora
Towering above the northern end of Kastraki, Doupiani Rock became home to the region’s first church, Panaghia Doupani, in the late 12th century. Hermits…
Meteora
A striking solitary rock column known as the adhrakhti (‘obelisk’) commands the skyline as you look up the valley from Kastraki village. Considered the…
Pelion Peninsula
The church of Agioi Taxiarhes, on Milies’ central square, is noteworthy for its beautiful 18th-century frescoes, all painted over 33 years by a single…
Central Greece
This gorgeous, well-run spot occupies a serene spot near Agia Paraskevi church in tranquil Megalo Horio. It proudly displays local traditions through…
Central Greece
Set in wooded grounds atop a hill northwest of the town centre, Amfissa’s ruined 13th-century castle retains around 600m of its original fortified wall.
Central Greece
The white-painted Venetian-style Tower of Botsaris, 100m northwest of the port square, holds this museum devoted to the 1571 Battle of Lepanto. It’s a…
Delphi
The ruins of Delphi’s ancient gymnasium stand south of the Sanctuary of Apollo and west of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronea, in an area known as the…
Meteora & Thessaly
The Varousi quarter, just east of the fortress, was home to Trikala’s wealthiest Christians under Ottoman rule. Their fine old mansions, sporting…
Byzantine Art and Culture Museum
Pelion Peninsula
Perched immediately above the village square (and church) in a mansion that’s been given a modern, air-conditioned makeover, Makrinitsa’s ‘showroom of…
Pelion Peninsula
A one-woman, one-of-a-kind labour of love, Serpentin Organic Garden is the brainchild of Doris Schlepper, who, over 30 years, has created a virtual museum…
Meteora & Thessaly
Lake Plastira, 30km west of Karditsa or 40km south of Trikala, was created by the damming of the Tavropos River in 1959. To learn about its evolving…
Meteora
Theopetra Cave, 7km southeast of Kalambaka, has been closed to visitors since 2016 due to the fear of landslides. Its first human occupation has been…
Pelion Peninsula
Dedicated to Rigas Feraios, a martyr of the Independence campaign, this humble museum once held a concealed classroom where a lone priest taught children…
Meteora & Thessaly
Larissa’s lone hill, a short walk northeast of the modern centre, beyond the ancient theatre, was home to the city’s original acropolis. It held a Stone…
Pelion Peninsula
Set in an old stone mansion, very near Ano Gatzea’s station on the To Trenaki train line, this inviting little spot is dedicated to the olive and its oil…
Central Greece
The former home of Dimitrios Panourgias, a hero of the 19th-century struggle for Greek independence, opened in 2019 as a museum of the revolution. In the…
Delphi
Even if it’s just for the views, it’s well worth the short climb up the steps from opposite Hotel Tholos to reach the Byzantine-style stone church of…
Pelion Peninsula
If you’re one of those people who think nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, turn your dial to this spot. A celebration of one collector’s pre-digital love…
Central Greece
The stunning Fethiye (‘Conquest’) Mosque, on the waterfront near the eastern side of the port, was built in 1499, shortly after the Ottoman Sultan Beyazid…
Meteora Geological History Museum
Meteora & Thessaly
Across from Kastraki’s village church, this simple museum tells the story of the Meteora, from the very beginning of the universe. Panel displays explain…
Diexodos Museum of Literature & Art
Central Greece
A local lawyer restored this beautiful 19th-century mansion as a labour of love. The gallery within displays paintings and historical artefacts, and hosts…
Pelion Peninsula
Starting with just 48 schoolbooks in 1762, the fascinating Library of Zagora now holds one of the largest collections of rare books and manuscripts in…
Central Greece
Housed in Arahova’s stately former town hall, on the main road immediately above the clock tower, this small museum holds some lovely old photos and…
Meteora & Thessaly
This striking cave chapel, set high on the eastern flank of the Pixari rock face and recognisable by its array of coloured scarves, is visible from the…
Pelion Peninsula
The quaint Milies Museum exhibits local crafts and costumes, with friendly staff on hand to explain the history of the area. Call ahead to check current…
Galaxidi
Atop the hill between the two harbours, the Church of Agios Nikolaos holds an especially fine carved-wood iconostasis.
Meteora & Thessaly
A grassy fenced-off enclosure, 200m west of Plateia Iroon Polytechniou towards the fortress, is stubbled with the ruins of what’s said to be the ancient…
Pelion Peninsula
Ask in Milies’ library, above the village square, to see their displays of antiquarian books, printed between 1498 and 1899.
