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Lonely PlanetSep 19

10 Best Places to Visit in Greece

Greece lures travelers to its dynamic shores, like a mythical siren luring sailors. Let these 10 sights shape your dream Greece itinerary.

flea market-famous neighborhood

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AcropolisAttractionjewel in the crown is the 5th-century BCE Parthenon
ParthenonAttractionjewel in the crown of the Acropolis
MonastirakiNeighborhoodflea market-famous neighborhood
GaziNeighborhoodgritty neighborhood to catch a live band
Acropolis MuseumMuseuma must-see
PlakaQuarterold-town neighborhood for strolls
PangratiNeighborhoodhip neighborhood for strolls
ThissionNeighborhoodoutdoor cinema location
ErmouNeighborhoodmain commercial street for barhopping
Odeon of Herodes AtticusTheatreamphitheater for Greek tragedy or dance
Epidaurus FestivalFestivaltakes place each summer
Elsewhere
OiaNeighborhoodSantorini, Greecepostcard-perfect village with blue-domed churches
SarakinikoSightMilos, Greecelunar landscape with jade-colored sea
Gerondas beachSightMilos, Greecebeach with generous shade from caves
PrassaSightKimolos, Greecebeach with white sand and aquamarine waters
Street of the KnightsSightRhodes, Greececobblestone street in the old town
Palace of the Grand MasterMuseumRhodes, Greecefeatures Roman and Christian floor mosaics
Church of Our Lady of the CastleSightRhodes, Greecechurch in the old town
AkrotiriSightSantorini, Greeceprehistoric settlement with advanced drainage

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 11

How to Make the Most of Greece’s Shoulder Season, According to Condé Nast Traveler Specialists

The pros and pitfalls of heading to Hellas outside of high season—decoded.

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AcropolisAttractionAn acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill…
ParthenonAttractionIts decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is…
MonastirakiNeighborhoodThe area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in…
KolonakiNeighborhoodIt is located on the southern slopes of Mount Lycabettus.
PlakaQuarterPláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis,…
AgoraSightThe literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
ThisioNeighborhood
Elsewhere
The RougaRestaurantThessaloniki, Greecegood place to share meze and Greek classics
Olympos NaoussaHotelThessaloniki, Greeceoverlooks the Thermaic Gulf for a polished evening
ON ResidenceHotelThessaloniki, Greecehotel housing Olympos Naoussa restaurant
The Modernist ThessalonikiHotelThessaloniki, Greeceset in a 1920s heritage building
The ExcelsiorHotelThessaloniki, Greecelocated just a block away from the harbor
Electra Palace ThessalonikiHotelThessaloniki, Greecegrande dame on Aristotelous Square
Costa NavarinoPlacePylos, Greeceresort area with beaches, golf, and resorts
MycenaeSightNafplio, GreeceIt is located about 120 kilometres south-west of Athens; 11 kilometres north of Argos; and 48 kilometres south of…
Ancient CorinthSightNafplio, GreeceCorinth was a city-state (polis) on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese…
Nemea wineriesPlaceNafplio, Greecenearby wineries, easy day trip from Nafplio
AmanzoeHotelNafplio, Greeceluxurious property open until mid-November
KinsternaHotelMonemvasia, Greeceboutique hotel in Monemvasia with farm-to-table cuisine
EpidavrosHotelNafplio, Greece

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 25

10 Athens Airbnbs With Views of the Acropolis

These modern digs offer impeccable views of the ancient ruins.

Lively flea market neighborhood in Athens.

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ParthenonAttractionIts decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is…
Panathenaic StadiumSightOne of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
MakrygianniNeighborhoodNeighborhood in Athens.
MonastirakiNeighborhoodLively flea market neighborhood in Athens.
Acropolis MuseumMuseumThe museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age…
KoukakiNeighborhoodVibrant neighborhood in Athens.
PlakaQuarterHeart of Athens.
AgoraSightThe literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
Acropolis of AthensSightIncludes the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike.
Port of PeiraiasSightViews from a small balcony in a queen bedroom.
Benaki MuseumMuseumThe museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art,…
National GardenSightIt is located between the districts of Kolonaki and Pangrati, directly behind the Greek Parliament building and…
AreopagusSightThings to do nearby in Makrygianni neighborhood.
Cine ParisPlaceThings to do nearby in Plaka neighborhood.
Roman AgoraAttraction
National Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum
Half Note Jazz BarRestaurant
Filopappou HillPark
Pnika HillsSight
Benaki Museum of Islamic ArtMuseum
Areopagus HillSight
Temple of ZeusAttraction
Monastiraki SquareSight
National Historical MuseumMuseum
Museum of the History of Athens UniversityMuseum

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Lonely PlanetJul 9

10 of the best neighborhoods in Athens

Learn the difference between Kolonaki and Koukaki, Psyrri and Gazi, in this tour of central Athens’ most visited districts.

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Ancient AgoraMuseumVast ancient site in Monastiraki
Roman AgoraAttractionSmaller ancient site in Monastiraki
MakrygianniNeighborhoodGood for early Acropolis access and hotels
SyntagmaTrain stationCenter for bar crawls and markets
MonastirakiNeighborhoodThe area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in…
KolonakiNeighborhoodFor museum-lovers
GaziNeighborhoodDraws nightclubbers
ExarchiaQuarterSuits student budgets
Acropolis MuseumMuseumNear Makrygianni, east entrance to the Acropolis
KoukakiNeighborhoodQuintessential Athens neighborhood with bar-cafes
Bel RayBarBar-cafe on Olimpiou pedestrian strip
OmoniaTrain stationPart of the commercial triangle
KolokotroniNeighborhoodArea with fabulously designed drinking holes
Hadrian's LibrarySightSite west of which Adrianou street has cafes
AnafiotikaNeighborhoodSmall patch of whitewashed island-style architecture
AlphavilleBarConvivial nightspot in Metaxourgio
Navarino ParkSightSelf-organized park in Exarchia
Steki MetanastonRestaurantImmigrant-run cafe in Exarchia
MetaxourgioNeighborhood
PsyrriNeighborhood
National Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum
Tomb of the Unknown SoldierSight
Benaki Museum's modern art branchMuseum
Keramikos districtPlace of worship

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 29, 2025

The Best Time to Visit Greece—and How Long to Stay

Whether you’re looking for buzzy beaches or a quiet coastal escape, here’s the best time to visit Greece.

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AcropolisAttractionCultural site in Athens, perfect for hiking
MonastirakiNeighborhoodThe area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in…
PlakaQuarterPláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis,…
Elsewhere
Temple of Apollo at DelphiSightDelphi, GreeceCultural site, best visited in cooler weather
Knossos PalaceAttractionHeraklion, GreecePalace on the island of Crete
SantoriniSightThira, GreeceIsland known for iconic sunsets and volcanic beaches
MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceMainland cultural site, good for day trips
CreteSightHeraklion, GreeceIsland offering archaeological wonders
PeloponneseSightPatras, GreeceIt is connected to the central part of the country by the Isthmus of Corinth land bridge, which separates the Gulf of…
Akrotiri archaeological siteSightThira, GreeceWell-preserved Minoan ruins on Santorini
Mykonos Grand HotelHotelMykonos, GreeceLocated on Ayios Yiannis beach, opposite the island of Delos, this "delightful and marvelous" 2001 hotel was built on…
Mykonos BluHotelMykonos, GreeceΚάνουμε το ταξίδι της Ηλεκτροκίνησης πραγματικότητα, με το δίκτυο με τους πιο γρήγορους ταχυφορτιστές στην Ελλάδα!
OiaSightThira, Greece

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10 Best Places to Visit in Greece

How to Make the Most of Greece’s Shoulder Season, According to Condé Nast Traveler Specialists

10 Athens Airbnbs With Views of the Acropolis

10 of the best neighborhoods in Athens

The Best Time to Visit Greece—and How Long to Stay