Kea island (or Tzia) is a beautiful, unspoiled, and low-key Cycladic island, just an hour far by ferry from Athens’ smaller port of Lavrion. As it is so close to Athens, many affluent Athenians have built summer houses around the … Continued
How can I hike safely in Greece and what are the most common hazards of hiking in the Greek islands? And is hiking in Greece any different than hiking in other countries? In this post, you will find out about … Continued
Agistri Island (or Angistri or Agkistri) is the smallest island in the Argo-Saronic Gulf. Other islands in the same group include Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Aegina, Salamina, and Dokos. It is very easy to fall in love with Agistri Greece, a … Continued
Are you planning your trip to Greece and wondering where is best to stay in Mykonos? Find in this post my favorite accommodations, from luxury hotels and apartments in Mykonos town to mid-range and budget options all around the island. … Continued
Wine tasting in Greece is a relatively recent but fast-flourishing concept all over the country. Until a couple of decades ago, if you were a visitor to Greece, the only Greek wine you would have heard of, was retsina, or … Continued
The archaeological site of the Lyceum of Aristotle in Athens is one of the most important places in the history of all the western European intellectual culture and it symbolizes the peak of Greek philosophy. The Lyceum of Aristotle in … Continued
Pelion Greece is one of the most beautiful places in the country and my favorite year-round destination. I don’t really remember when I first went to Pelion Greece but I do remember the coup de foudre (overwhelming love at first … Continued
Updated December 5th, 2022 by Travel the Greek Way The Oracle of Delphi, a UNESCO monument today, was a large, rich, and powerful religious establishment in Ancient Greece. The Oracle was offering prophecies made by the god Apollo through his … Continued
Updated October 19th, 2022 by TraveltheGreekWay Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, and Corinth Canal are three extraordinary historical landmarks that you can visit on a day trip from Athens. Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth are a 10-minute drive apart and both are quite … Continued
The Ancient Agora of Athens is the second most important archaeological site in Athens, right after Acropolis Hill. And if you ask why, it is because the Ancient Agora was the beating heart of Athens’ public center. Literally, everything was … Continued
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