Crete · 20 destinations

Greece travel guides

Greece spans 20 destinations in our guides — from Chania, Crete, Greece, Skiathos, Peloponnese, Greece and more. Each guide is built around neighborhoods, pace, and budget: where to stay, how long to spend, and how to avoid the crowds.

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Chania, Crete, Greece

Greece

Venetian naval architecture, Cretan culinary heritage, and the launching pad for wild western gorges.

Independent road trippersHikers and active outdoor travelersCulinary-focused travelers prioritizing regional ingredients

4-5 daysRead guide

Skiathos

Greece

Golden sandy bays, scented stone-pine forests, and effortlessly accessible Aegean living.

Beach lovers seeking soft sand rather than pebblesFirst-time Greek island visitors wanting simple logistics and short airport transfersFamilies needing shallow, protected swimming waters

5 to 6 daysRead guide

Peloponnese, Greece

Greece

Citadels, stone tower villages, and olive groves without the Cycladic cruise crowds

Independent road-trippers and confident driversAncient history enthusiasts who prefer ruins in natural landscapesTravelers seeking authentic Greek coastal food without tourist inflation

7 to 10 daysRead guide

Kefalonia

Greece

Dramatic limestone coastline, sapphire underground lakes, and mountain-framed Ionian fishing villages.

Independent road-trippers seeking scenic coastal drivesCouples looking for quiet harbors and boutique coastal staysBeach lovers who prefer dramatic pebble coves over rowdy beach clubs

6 to 7 daysRead guide

Ios

Greece

Golden sandy bays, Cycladic hilltop labyrinths, and a split personality between midnight revelry and tranquil Aegean coves.

Beach lovers seeking soft golden sand and protected swimming baysNightlife seekers wanting high energy without Mykonos price tagsCouples seeking romantic boutique stays with panoramic Aegean sunsets

4 to 5 daysRead guide

Hydra

Greece

A car-free amphitheater of stone mansions, quiet coastal paths, and deep blue Saronic waters.

Couples seeking romantic, slow-paced coastal wanderingSolo travelers, writers, and artists looking for quiet reflectionArchitectural buffs interested in 18th-century stone captain mansions

3 nightsRead guide

Nafplio, Greece

Greece

Venetian fortresses, seaside marble plazas, and the undisputed gateway to ancient Argolis.

Ancient history enthusiasts who want a civilized, walkable home baseCouples seeking romantic coastal evenings without Aegean ferry logisticsRoad-tripping families looking for a calm, pedestrianized historic core

3 to 4 daysRead guide

Delphi

Greece

The ancient naval of the world perched dramatically above the Pleistos Valley

Classical history buffsHikers and landscape photographersRoad-trippers connecting Athens to Meteora

1 night / 2 daysRead guide

Meteora, Greece

Greece

Precipitous sandstone pinnacles crowned with 14th-century Eastern Orthodox monasteries

Landscape and architecture photographers who prioritize dramatic lightingHikers seeking ancient stone trails away from coastal resort congestionHistory enthusiasts and cultural travelers interested in Byzantine art and monasticism

2 nightsRead guide

Zakynthos, Greece

Greece

Sheer limestone cliffs, electric-blue coves, and fertile olive valleys beyond the tourist hubs

Boating and coastal snorkeling enthusiastsCouples seeking boutique cliffside retreatsFamilies desiring shallow, soft-sand swimming beaches

5 to 6 daysRead guide

Milos, Greece

Greece

Volcanic lunar coasts, pirate sea caves, and authentic Cycladic village rhythms

Couples seeking romantic coastal sunsets and upscale seaside diningIndependent road-trippers and coastal explorersGeology enthusiasts and avid swimmers

4 to 5 daysRead guide

Paros

Greece

The Aegean's quintessential balancing act: whitewashed fishing harbors, mountain marble trails, and wind-sculpted granite coves.

Couples looking for lively evenings and romantic harbor dining without high-octane superclub pricingIndependent road-trippers who enjoy beach-hopping and inland mountain villagesWindsurfers and kitesurfers heading to Golden Beach and Pounta

4 to 5 daysRead guide

Naxos, Greece

Greece

Expansive golden beaches, fertile mountain valleys, and authentic Cycladic life without cruise-ship crowds.

Families seeking calm, shallow swimming beaches like Agios GeorgiosIndependent travelers who want road trips through marble mountain villages like Apeiranthos and HalkiFood lovers prioritizing locally grown produce, artisan cheeses, and farm-to-table tavernas

5 to 7 daysRead guide

Corfu, Greece

Greece

Venetian fortresses, dense olive groves, and dramatic limestone coves in the Ionian Sea.

Culture and history seekers who prefer Italianate neoclassical architecture over standard whitewashed Greek island designsIndependent road-trippers keen on renting a car to discover quiet coastal villages and secluded baysFood lovers interested in distinct regional Ionian cuisine driven by Venetian influences like sofrito and pastitsada

5 to 7 daysRead guide

Thessaloniki

Greece

Thessaloniki is Greece's second city — Byzantine churches, a waterfront, and the best food in the country, Athenians say.

Food loversCultureFirst-timers

2–3 daysRead guide

Crete

Greece

Crete is Greece's biggest island — Minoan ruins, white mountains, and beaches on every coast.

BeachFirst-timersFamilies

4–7 daysRead guide

Rhodes

Greece

Rhodes is a medieval knight's island — a walled old town, beaches, and ancient ruins.

First-timersHistoryBeach

3–5 daysRead guide

Mykonos

Greece

Mykonos is Greece's party island — white windmills, beach clubs, and the Aegean at full volume.

NightlifeBeachCouples

2–4 daysRead guide

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Santorini

Greece

Santorini is a volcano's rim over the sea — white villages, blue domes, and the sunset everyone comes for.

CouplesFirst-timersPhotography

2–4 daysRead guide

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Athens, Greece

Greece

Layers of ancient marble, vibrant urban energy, and unmatched culinary depth.

History and archaeology enthusiastsUrban explorers seeking neighborhood cultureCulinary travelers chasing authentic Greek cuisine

3 to 4 daysRead guide

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