Composed of three summits, Mytikas, Skolio and Stefani, Mt Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain, with 46 peaks exceeding ...

Hiking the 16km-long (10-mile) Samaria Gorge is considered one of Crete 's must-do experiences, which is why you'll rarely be ...

According to a close examination of the evidence, scholars have shown that Athens continued to have kings much later than believed.

From temples and taramasalata to sandy beaches and scenery, the Greek islands have plenty to offer holidaymakers – and you ...

The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide colonization continued through ...

Yet the beach was not all bad for the Greeks. Because the beach acted as a bridge between sea and land, the Greeks thought ...

Discover why Greece is a top retirement destination for 2025, offering retirees affordable living, a sunny Mediterranean ...

The ruined city of Mystras on the Peloponnese is a stop on almost every cultural tour of Greece, but it can also be explored independently by car or public bus. TRAVELBOOK provides an overview. The ...

With the capital's reservoirs approaching historic lows, officials are turning to ancient engineering to conserve potable ...

In its heyday, the seaside town was the seat of the Carthaginians, whose North African empire gave ancient Greece and Rome a ...

A number of new direct, international flights have recently taken off or been announced. Here are the most recent the direct ...