Athens

During Christmas vacation in Greece, try these delicious traditional butter cookies which look like small snowballs

Christmas in Greece won't be complete without these traditional festive sweets!

Herons, egrets, gulls, warblers, ducks, grebes, owls and​ other feathery fellows will delight your eyes and ears

Flower garlands and placards all over the streets signify the anniversary of Greece's historic declaration "No!"

The rich architectural heritage and natural attractions of Athens are best explored on a leisurely hike

This ancient country still abounds with this ancient fruit

An inspiring tradition of throwing a cross into the water and diving after it highlights the celebration

Explore ancient submerged treasures while diving in Greece

Before the long-lasting fast, Greeks feast on meat at a huge party that stretches over three weeks

The creamy texture and pleasant flavours breakdown prejudices about seafood

Greek seaside tavernas welcome tourists year round, but during the high season people go wild for the beach

Lent is over and Greeks finally feast on lamb delicacies like Magirista, Arni Pashaulino, and Tsoureki

Bright splashes of red enlivens the ancient stone ruins of the Athenian Acropolis

Athens' monuments bathed in moonlight offer free admission​ only once a year—an occasion not to be missed

Festive traditions feature Lent mourning ceremonies, night candle lighting, and colored egg-cracking

Hot greek summers would be incomplete without a juicy fruit plate

This Greek marathon will make you travel back to glorious ancient times

One of the world's toughest races covers the distance from Athens to Sparta

Find out how the Greeks make such great coffee

Enjoy an award-winning vacation, highlighting picture-perfect coasts, ancient history, and fine cuisine

Discover the best isles of the Eastern Mediterranean and historic port cities of Turkey

Meteora is a stunning rock formation with 24 monasteries in total, of which six still remain active

The seventh largest city in the European Union, Athens, knows how to party

The biggest air show in the Balkans