A map of the night sky created by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus was recently discovered at St. Catherine Monastery ...

Sitting in the Ionian Sea, several miles west off of Greece's northwest coast and Albania's southwest coast, Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian Islands. This T-shaped island's 229 square ...

Many small boats and chartered yachts from other Cycladic islands and mainland Greece make port here along the golden sandy shorelines. The westernmost point of Mykonos, the beach area of Agios ...

It can be hard to choose the best Greek island for a holiday, but luckily a cruise makes it easy to island hop. There are a range of routes available to give you a taste or full tour of the Greek ...

GREEK island are aplenty, with Santorini and Mykonos some of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. But a new study has named the island of Paros as a trending destination for next year.

Below is my guide to making the most of your family getaway on this enchanting Greek island. Patmos does not have an airport. The most efficient way to get there is on the overnight ferry from ...

Nisyros is the only one that is visually active, with its sulphur gas “fumaroles” (vents or openings at the surface where volcanic gases and vapours are emitted) hissing ominously on the crater floor.

The website states: "Laid-back Paros has become the Greek island of choice for many. "The cultural scene is vibrant here, and the rocky coastline is studded with beaches, secluded coves ...

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It can be hard to choose the best Greek island for a holiday, but luckily a cruise makes it easy to island hop. You could explore the Acropolis in Athens one day before scenic Santorini on another or ...