Discover Greece
Greece is light. Everything else is a footnote to the light.
Whitewashed islands, ancient ruins and the easiest hospitality in Europe.
Capital
Athens
Currency
Euro (€)
Best Time
May, June, September
Vibe
Sun-soaked, ancient, hospitable
Budget
$$$Why Greece
Greece nails the basics — sun, sea, food and warmth — and adds 3,000 years of history on top. Pick an island for relaxation, a city for culture, or both.
Must Try
- Octopus grilled over coals at a seaside taverna
- Loukoumades drowned in thyme honey
- Mastiha from Chios after dinner
Must Visit
- Athens' Acropolis at opening time
- Hydra island — no cars, just donkeys
- Meteora's clifftop monasteries
Before You Go
- Lunch closes everything 2–5pm in summer
- Cash is still very useful in the islands
- The 'in a minute' (σε ένα λεπτό) can mean an hour — don't panic
Local Legend
The evil eye (mati) is taken seriously across Greece — a single compliment can prompt a quiet 'ftou ftou ftou' (a triple symbolic spit) to ward off envy. Babies wear blue beads from birth.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Greece
Cities
- Athens
Landmarks
- Athens' Acropolis at opening time
- Meteora's clifftop monasteries
Nature Spots
- Hydra island
- Crete's south coast
Stories from Greece
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Local insight
A Naxos taverna owner sat with travellers for an hour, pouring tsipouro from an unmarked bottle, telling travellers his grandfather had distilled it. There was no bill — travellers paid by being good listeners and tipping kindly.
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A local legend
The evil eye (mati) is taken seriously across Greece — a single compliment can prompt a quiet 'ftou ftou ftou' (a triple symbolic spit) to ward off envy. Babies wear blue beads from birth.
sunset
The one line that stays
Greece is light. Everything else is a footnote to the light.
4 Quizzes about Greece
View allFood Lover Quiz
Which Greece signature bite matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which Greece region should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your Greece everyday habit know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Greece explorer type?
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