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List Courtesy of Santorini Island Guide Go up the Caldera on a mule ride One of the most authentic experiences is going up from the Old Harbor (or Ammoudi) on a mule. These friendly animals carry you through the 587-step winding path on the steep slope that designates the...

We have compiled the basic “must-see” list for first-time visitors to Greece. These are the places, for better or worse, that attract visitors by the thousands every year. There’s much, much more to Greece, but if your budget or time is limited, these are the...

General Information Concerning Marriage Ceremonies in Greece As of July 18, 1982, both civil and religious marriage ceremonies may be performed in Greece according to Greek law number 1250. This law also legalized all civil marriages performed abroad between a Greek citizen and...

The Cyclades The CYCLADES famous for their cubist white architecture set against piercing blue sea and sky, consist of 39 islands, of which 24 are inhabited. The more popular ones are Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Folegandros, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos,...

CAPITAL: Athens is the capital; the second largest city is Thessaloniki. CLIMATE If a temperate climate is ideal, then late spring and early autumn are the best times to visit. The summer sun is quite hot, but it’s a dry, tolerable heat cooled by the seasonal breezes called...

Climb Lycabettus hill Legend has it that the hill was created from a rock dropped by the goddess Athena who wanted to build a temple as close as she could to the heavens. The walk will take around 20 minutes, with rewards of panoramic views across to the Acropolis and the sea...

Acropolis If you do nothing else while in Athens, visit the Acropolis, or ‘High City’, a testament to the Golden Age of Greece. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, it dominates the modern city and is Greece’s most famous symbol. Foundations were laid here for a temple honoring...