See. Monemvasia Explore this tiny fortress island with Byzantine villages and a museum dedicated to poet Yiannis Ritsos. Macedonian Tomb of Agios Athanasios Discover 2,400-year-old fresco paintings and a striking pediment guarded by golden-winged griffins. Acropolis Climb to see the Parthenon and trace democracy's roots at the ancient Agora. Old Town of Rhodes Wander through cobbled streets and explore the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes.
Eat. Anana A casual, low-key coffee shop in Plaka, perfect for a freddo espresso. Behold The Man A cool coffee shop in Exarchia with great music and a rebellious vibe. Akra Enjoy rustic, simple savory food and unbelievably technical pastries. Fillo Specializes in traditional pies from around Greece, including various spanakopitas.
Stay. syrmas on Fyrmapatamos Stay in a traditional waterfront boathouse on Milos, right on the edge of the ocean. Andronis Concept Wellness Resort A top destination spa resort as rated by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Porto Zante Villas & Spa↗ One of the best resorts in Greece, according to Condé Nast Traveler readers. Kalamaki settlement of Andros An underrated Cycladic island hilltop location with shared beach access and private gardens.
The Guardian
An out-of-season journey through the peninsula reveals Byzantine villages, deserted beaches and friendly tavernas As I drove across the causeway which links the tiny fortress island of Monemvasia to the south-eastern coast of the Peloponnese, the Aegean sparkling on all sides, I recalled a line by Yiannis Ritsos, one of Greece’s greatest 20th-century poets. Ritsos lived in Monemvasia, in a hous…
Condé Nast Traveler
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The Guardian
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Atlas Obscura
Encased safely inside a concrete protective shell beneath a 12-metre-high burial mound (tumulus) is a late 4th-century BC Macedonian tomb holding a breathtaking secret: flawlessly preserved, 2,400-year-old fresco paintings. Though ancient grave robbers stripped the burial chamber of its gold long ago, they left the spectacular artwork untouched. The tomb's facade features a striking pediment gu…
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National Geographic
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The Guardian
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The New York Times
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Atlas Obscura
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Atlas Obscura
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The Guardian
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Lonely Planet
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The New York Times
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