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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.

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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 24

6 Greek festivals worth traveling for

Annual festivals in Greece range from small village observances to internationally famous blowouts. These are six of the best ones.

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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…
Release AthensFestivalGreek entry on European rock festival circuit.
Flisvos MarinaSightOpen space next to marina, hosts Release Athens.
Ejekt festivalFestivalHeld at the Athens Olympic Stadium.
Athens JazzFestivalHeld at Technopolis.
Athens City FestivalFestivalMore than 200 events in public spaces every May.
Athens Epidaurus FestivalFestivalWorld-class shows in theater, dance, opera, music.
Holy WeekFestivalClimax of Lent, observed with reverence.
EasterFestivalBiggest holiday of the year, observed universally.
AgoraSightThe literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
ApokriesFestivalCarnival season tied to Christian calendar.
Elsewhere
RockwaveFestivalMalakasa, GreeceMusic festival in Terra Vibe, outside Athens.
Theater of EpidaurusSightEpidaurus, GreeceAncient amphitheater for drama performances.
Thessaloniki International Film FestivalFestivalThessaloniki, GreeceSignificant stop on the international film circuit.

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

10 Athens Airbnbs With Views of the Acropolis

6 Greek festivals worth traveling for