Vouliagmeni Lake
Vouliagmeni Lake Vouliagmeni Lake is located approximately 15 miles outside of Athens, Greece. It is an oval-shaped lake with brackish water that is fed by both the sea and underground springs. The lake is only 20 inches above sea level, so it often overflows and is replenished by the underground
Venetian Walls
Venetian Walls Like its impressive fortress, Heraklion’s 16th-century walls are amongst the most obvious relics of Crete’s former Venetian rulers.The fort and walls were constructed by the Venetians to protect their valuable island possession, and withstood the Ottomans’ 21-year siege of the city.
Tsilivi Waterpark
Tsilivi Waterpark A family-friendly park on the northeast coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos (also known as Zante), Tsilivi opened in 2010 and has enough splash-filled rides and activities to keep kids happy for a day. As well as adrenaline-pumping water rides such as Blackhole and the four-l
Symi Island
Symi Island Arguably one of the prettiest Greek islands, Symi is only five km (three miles) east of the Turkish mainland and lies north of Rhodes in the eastern Aegean Sea. Its main settlement of Chorio is tucked around the fishing harbor of Yialos (or Gialos), and backs steeply up the surrounding
St Spyridon Church
St Spyridon Church Built in 1590, the St. Spyridon is dedicated to St. Spyridon, who is said to have saved the Greek island of Corfu from Ottoman attacks on multiple occasions. Located in the heart of Corfu Town, the church is the final resting place of the saint, whose remains are kept in a caske
Spili
Spili A cluster of traditional houses and cobblestone lanes nestled in the foothills of the Psiloritis mountains, there’s no denying Spili’s photogenic appeal and the tranquil mountain village has long made a popular addition to tour itineraries. Small enough to explore on foot, Spili’s top landma
Spianada
Spianada Also known as the Esplanade, the Spianada is the largest town square in Greece, located in Corfu Town on the island of Corfu. Located in front of the Old Fortress, its construction dates back to the French occupation during the Napoleonic Wars. It is one of the most popular tourist sites
Seven Springs (Epta Piges)
Seven Springs (Epta Piges) One of Rhodes’ most tranquil destinations, the Seven Springs (Epta Piges) is a lakeside oasis set amidst an expanse of shaded forestland, close to the village of Kolymbia. Offering welcome relief from the searing Mediterranean heat, the space is reached by a 190-meter-lo
Rethymno
Rethymno Many travelers miss out on Rethymno’s lovely Old Town and Venetian port, soaking up the waterfront ambiance in Hania instead. But Rethymno has just as much charm as its larger neighbor, with a Venetian fortress, pretty harbor and Turkish quarter of winding lanes and wooden Ottoman houses.
Propylaea
Propylaea The Propylaea is an ancient gateway in Athens, Greece that leads to the famous Acropolis. It surrounds the natural entrance to the plateau where the Acropolis is located. This entryway is actually a collection of impressive buildings that were built from 438 to 432 BC. Today youll see tw
Profitis Ilias
Profitis Ilias Standing at 798 meters (2,619 feet), the pine-clad peak ofProfitis Ilias is the second-highest mountain on Rhodes and offers wonderful views over the island’s Aegean coastline. During their occupation of Greece in the late 1920s, the Italians built two resort hotels on the mountain
Preveli Palm Beach
Preveli Palm Beach Arguably Crete’s most beautiful beach, Preveli Palm Beach claims an enviable location, stretching across the mouth of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, overlooked by towering limestone cliffs and fringed by lush palm forest. The remote beach is unique in that it fronts both the fre
Plaka
Plaka Plaka is the oldest residential district of Athens. Its historic narrow lanes and stepped alleys wind up the lower slope of the Acropolis. Once the heart of working class Athens, then the centre of music and nightclubbing, nowadays its full of cafes and restaurants, also shops which tend to
Palace of the Grand Masters of the Knights of Rhodes
Palace of the Grand Masters of the Knights of Rhodes Watching over the city of Rhodes from the peak of its ancient citadel, the Palace of the Grand Masters of the Knights is the city’s most iconic building, dominating the skyline with its dramatic facade. Built in the 14th century by the Knights o
Omonoia Square
Omonoia Square Omonoia Square is a big square located north of the central market in Athens, Greece. Its the citys oldest square, and pictures show it was once a lovely square with lots of trees. However, it has been reconstructed several times in order to adjust for the introduction of cars and o
Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio)
Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio) The Old Fortress is a Venetian fortress in Corfu Town on the Greek island of Corfu. It covers the promontory between the Gulf of Kerkyra and Garitsa Bay and is separated from the mainland by a moat known as the Contrafossa. The western tower of the fortress was fortif
Naxos
Naxos Naxos is the biggest and most fertile of the Cyclades islands, though it remains somewhat overshadowed by bigger tourist hits like Santorini and Mykonos.The main port and town is Hora, on the island’s west coast, with its 13th-century hilltop Venetian fort and houses, harborfront walkways an
National Library of Greece
National Library of Greece With a history dating back to 1832 and home to over 2 million books, microfilms, newspapers, ancient manuscripts and historic documents, the National Library of Greece is the heart of Greek literary history. The library moved to its current location in the center of
National Gardens of Athens
National Gardens of Athens With nearly 40 acres of well-kept gardens, sky-high forests and ancient ruins the National Gardens of Athens offers travelers a natural escape unlike any other. Commissioned by Queen Amalia in 1838, this unique destination is home to more than 500 species of plants and a
Mt Pantokrator
Mt Pantokrator Mt Pantokrator sits on the northeastern side of the Greek island of Corfu. Almost 3,000 feet tall, it is the tallest mountain on the island. From the top, you can see all of Corfu, Albania and even all the way to Italy on a clear day. A Greek Orthodox monastery has sat on top of the
