Greece Travel Guide & Community

Greece is a travel destination in Southern Europe. Its capital is Athens. September and May are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.

Top places to visit in Greece

• Santorini (beach, South Aegean) — Iconic blue-domed churches, caldera sunsets, and volcanic black-sand beaches.
• Athens (city, Attica) — Birthplace of democracy — Acropolis, Parthenon, and ancient agora.
• Mykonos (beach, South Aegean) — Whitewashed windmills, vibrant nightlife, and crystal-clear Aegean waters.
• Crete (beach, Crete) — Greece's largest island — Minoan palaces, gorges, and incredible beaches.
• Meteora (landmark, Thessaly) — Byzantine monasteries perched atop dramatic sandstone rock pillars.
• Rhodes (landmark, South Aegean) — Medieval Old Town, Colossus legend, and sun-drenched beaches.
• Delphi (landmark, Central Greece) — Ancient sanctuary of Apollo — oracle site and navel of the ancient world.
• Corfu (beach, Ionian Islands) — Venetian architecture, lush olive groves, and sapphire Ionian Sea bays.
• Thessaloniki (city, Central Macedonia) — Vibrant northern city — Byzantine churches, Ottoman heritage, and great food.
• Zakynthos (beach, Ionian Islands) — Shipwreck Beach and blue grottos — some of the most dramatic sea scenery in Greece.