The Mainland
On the mainland you will find cities steeped in history, such as the fascinating cities of Athens and Thessaloniki, fishing villages in the Chalkidiki region, old fortresses in the Peloponnese or adventurous and relaxing hiking trails in Epirus.
A Few Highlights:
Athens is the capital of Greece and houses, among other things, the popular city fortress Acropolis on a temple hill. In the Acropolis Museum you can see sculptures, vases, jewelry, and other ancient objects.
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and the center of the northern province of Macedonia. From Thessaloniki you can reach the islands of Lemnos, Thassos, and Samothraki by ferry.
Kavala and the bay of the same name are a vacation region that is visited by private and small planes in summer. Here you will find small homes, larger hotels, and crystal clear water.
Vacations on Chalkidiki, the peninsula with the three promontories, is particularly popular with the Greeks themselves as a trip and vacation destination. The long sandy beaches attract families and partiers alike.
The monastic republic of Athos is also on Halkidiki, but can only be visited by prior arrangement and for a limited time. The monastery region is not accessible to women.
The port city of Volos is considered one of the most beautiful Greek cities and is located in a sheltered bay north of Athens.
Located south of Athens, the Peloponnese peninsula is rich in ancient sites and monuments. The municipality of Kalamata in the south of the peninsula is famous for its sandy beach.
Inland, mountainous regions such as the Pindos National Park, north of Ioannina, attract nature lovers and hikers.
Located in the Pindos Mountains of northern Greece, Thessaloniki's Vikos Gorge is the deepest gorge in the world. It is 2,952 feet deep and has an opening of 328 to 3,600 feet. Pirate tip: We recommend a detour to the beautiful enchanted bridges of Missios and Plakidas.
