by Violeta Matei | Aug 11, 2021
As you can easily see by taking a look on a map, there are no beaches in Thessaloniki within walking distance from the city center. This doesn’t mean you can’t spend a pleasant beach holiday in one of the resorts near Thessaloniki or even in the city...
![How To Visit Thermopylae [See the Statue of King Leonidas & the Hot Gates]](https://offbeatgreece.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/thermopylae-battle-map-1080x675.jpg)
by Violeta Matei | Jul 15, 2021
Visiting Greece with a history buff will take you to places you’ve never thought to see. Thermopylae (alternative spelling Thermopyles, Thermopilai) in northern Greece is one of these famous places. Thermopylae is the mountain pass where King Leonidas and the...
by Violeta Matei | Jun 7, 2021
There are many ways to plan a Greece 10-day itinerary. You can focus on the mainland, on some islands or on a mix of the two. You can drive, fly or sail. When it comes to spending 10 days in Greece, the sky is the limit in terms of possibilities. How Many Days Do You...
![Islands near Thessaloniki [or Very Easy to Reach]](https://offbeatgreece.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/corfu-ferries-blue-sea-1080x675.jpg)
by Violeta Matei | Jun 6, 2021
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you say Greek Islands? If you’re like most people, you’d think of Santorini, Mikonos or some other islands by south of Athens. Some would think of Corfu and some others of Crete, Zante or Rhodes. How many of...
by Violeta Matei | May 11, 2021
Hidden between Mt. Olympus and the beach resorts on the Olympic Riviera, the archeological site of Dion is one of the most intriguing places in Pieria, in Northern Greece. A wetland scattered with statues, building fragments, ancient walls and sanctuaries, Dion is...
by Violeta Matei | Aug 30, 2018
Meteora monasteries are simply fabulous. Their architecture and the way they are perched on those giant rocks will impress any traveler, no matter how experienced. This religious orthodox complex, which is located in central Greece, boasts one of the most wonderful...
