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Two divers descend near a wall of colorful coral as a school of fish swim by in Greece.

Sep 20, 20266 min read

A Guide to Diving in Greece: Everything you Need to Know

An aerial view of a gulf with small towns dotting the green coastline in Greece. Blue water and sunshine.

Sep 19, 20267 min read

10 Best Places to Visit in Greece

People enjoying the beach and the sea on Folegandros Island, Greece.

Sep 9, 202613 min read

16 Best Things to Do in Greece

Aerial drone photo of archaeological site of Cape Sounio with iconic ruins of Temple of Poseidon at sunset, Attica, Greece

Aug 28, 20266 min read

How to Plan an Offseason Trip to Greece

People relaxing in an little bay on Zakynthos (Zante, Ionian Islands, Greece)

Aug 10, 20268 min read

13 Best Beaches in Greece

People in folk clothing and masks dance in the street of a village during a daytime celebration.

Jul 24, 20265 min read

6 Greek Festivals Worth Traveling For

A waterfall collects in a small pool in a dense forest.

Jul 7, 20266 min read

The 10 Best Things to Do in Halkidiki, Greece – Beyond the Beach

Aerial view of the village of Agia Roumeli at the exit of the Samaria Gorge on the Greek island of Crete.

Jun 29, 20268 min read

The Best Ways to Get Around in Greece

An ancient cobblestone pathway leads through ruins to a temple at sunset

Jun 29, 20267 min read

5 of the Best Ancient Sites and Ruins in Greece

Acropolis, Greece - May 2025.

Jun 18, 20267 min read

How to Visit Greece on a Budget

Ornate stone buildings in the village of Mesta on Chios island, Greece.

Jun 14, 202610 min read

9 Beautiful Villages to Visit in Greece

Shipyard and windmill at sunset

Jan 24, 20264 min read

3 Places Locals Love to Vacation in Greece

Hiking in the Cyclades in Greece. Marc Bruxelle/Shutterstock

Jan 15, 202613 min read

Hiking Greece – Discover the Top Trails, from Crete to the Peloponnese

The island fortress of Bourtzi, in the harbor of Nafplio, Greece. Georgios Tsichlis/Alamy Stock Photo

Dec 25, 20259 min read

13 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Greece and the Greek Islands

A sparsely populated beach with craggy mountains near its shore

Dec 15, 20254 min read

How Many Greek Islands Can I See in a Week?

View of the colonnaded Stoa of Attalos in Ancient Agora, Athens, Greece.

Dec 8, 20256 min read

How to See the Best of Greece in 10 Days

Oia, a village on the Greek island of Santorini. Gonzalo Azumendi/Getty Images

Sep 23, 202514 min read

Lonely Planet’s Guide to Exploring the Greek Islands Responsibly

A restaurant terrace with diners at sunset.

Sep 12, 202511 min read

What to Eat and Drink in Greece

Wind through idyllic Greek landscapes on our favourite road trips. Krivosheev Vitaly/Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20259 min read

The 5 Most Incredible Road Trips in Greece

Mykonos. Pawel Kazmierczak/Shutterstock

Jun 16, 20256 min read

Do You Need a Visa to Go to Greece?

Plaka District in Athens, Greece. Nejdet Duzen/Shutterstock

Apr 8, 20256 min read

The Best Time to Go to Greece

Head to the Med for glorious sunshine, ancient history and some of the world's most breathtaking coastlines. Shutterstock

Mar 30, 20257 min read

Greece vs Croatia: Discover Which European Country Is Right for You

Navigate supermarkets, delis and bakeries to find the best ingredients to eat like they do in Greece. Marrupe / Shutterstock

Sep 16, 20247 min read

What to Buy in a Greek Supermarket: From Tzatziki to Oregano Chips and More

Greek activists are trying to reclaim public beaches from commercial operators © Getty Images

Aug 22, 20235 min read

What Is the Towel Movement Taking over Greece's Beaches?

Greece is the perfect location for a family vacation © AleksandarNakic / Getty Images

Jun 26, 202310 min read

How to Explore Glorious Greece with Kids

Greece’s announcement should make travelers with mobility issues smile © dmphoto / Getty Images

Apr 26, 20233 min read

Greece Is Making Hundreds of Beaches Accessible to More People

A hiker walks up a steep, rocky path to the peak of Mt Olympus. The mountain peak is bare and rocky and a blue sky is visible above.

May 21, 20227 min read

The Best National Parks in Greece for Wildlife and Wilderness

The twisted serpent column and the Doric columns of the Temple of Apollo.

Feb 1, 20226 min read

Where Should I Go to See Sites from Greek Mythology?

The Theater Of Herodes Atticus sits below the Acropolis

Dec 17, 20214 min read

New Testing Measures Are on the Way for Travelers Visiting Greece

View of sun beds and sun umbrellas at the famous beach of Psarou in Mykonos, Greece.

Aug 25, 20214 min read

Greece Wants You to Show Vaccination Proof Before Entering Some Venues - Here's How to Do It

The sunrises on Mykonos

Jul 30, 20216 min read

Unwind in Style in Greece

A whitewashed town on a Greek island

May 14, 20212 min read

"We Are Open" - Greek Islands Plan for Summer as Vaccinations Ramp Up

Hikers pause to take photos as they follow a rocky trail through a gorge between two vast cliff faces.

Sep 30, 20205 min read

Greece's Stunning Natural Wonders

The dress code on board is strictly barefoot. DisobeyArt / Getty Images

Aug 7, 20205 min read

6 Idyllic Destinations for Summer Sailing

An ancient Greek shipwreck on the seabed, part of an underwater museum in Greece

Aug 4, 20202 min read

Explore Ancient Shipwrecks in Greece's First Underwater Museum

Jul 28, 20202 min read

This Greek Student Was Stuck in Scotland - so He Cycled 3500Km Home

The volcanic beaches of Milos in the Cyclades. Andronos Haris / Shutterstock

Jul 9, 20202 min read

Greece Tempts Tourists Back with Half-Price Discounts and Family Deals on Flights

A waitress with a face mask and disposable gloves takes an order in a cafe

May 26, 20202 min read

Restaurants and Cafes Reopen as Greece Prepares to Welcome Tourists

A beach in Athens, Greece

May 21, 20202 min read

Greece Uses Drones to Monitor Social Distancing at Beaches

Moni Filanthropinon, Greece.

May 15, 20206 min read

4 Under-the-Radar-Destinations in Mainland Greece

The vibrant Amoudi Bay with boats docked in the crystal clear water at the port of Oia in Santorini during summer.

Oct 16, 20192 min read

You and a Friend Could Get Paid to Go Greek Island-Hopping in Luxury

A huge rainbow flag in front of the Greek Parliament during the annual Pride parade. Kostas Koutsaftikis / Shutterstock

Dec 5, 20185 min read

From Sappho to Pride: A Guide to LGBT-friendly Greece

The Kontodimos bridge, one of many arched stone bridges in the region. Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet

Jun 21, 201613 min read

Walk This Way: Exploring Greece's Lesser-Known North

Loutro windmill on Koufonisia island in the Small Cyclades.

Feb 29, 20167 min read

Exploring the Small Cyclades

Kokkorou bridge, medieval stone bridge on river of Voidomatis, Pindus Mountains, Zagori, Greece. zedspider / Shutterstock

Apr 26, 20154 min read

Driving Egnatia Odos, Greece’s Modern Ancient Highway

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