Marissa Tejada

Não há nada como estar no topo de um dos penhascos coloridos de Santorini, na Grécia. Esta ilha é um dos destinos mais incríveis do mundo, e não o é apenas por ser uma enorme cratera de um vulcão. O cenário parece ter sido criado pelos deuses gregos: aldeias caiadas de branco coroam a ilha, todas com uma vista privilegiada a partir dos penhascos que mergulham no mar, campos de vinhas que desenham riscas ao longo da terra e praias de areia preta e vermelha que parecem de outro planeta. Há muito para exploradores, foodies e malta da cultura descobrir, desde sítios arqueológicos a locais para nadar e, claro, beber vinho maravilhoso e experimentar comida mediterrânica. 

The best things to do in Rhodes heavily rely on the island's history, which is unlike anywhere else in Greece. Its position in the Aegean Sea once placed it at a crossroads of trade and sea-faring. Today, the entire island’s a time capsule telling stories of the different civilisations who have called this place home. Visiting the medieval city of Rhodes is like walking through a time machine that will spit you out into a world of trusted knights and fairytale castles. Here, buildings are preserved, easy to explore and admire. (In 1988, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.) Ancient temples stand alongside medieval walls as well as churches, mosques and other structures influenced by the occupiers of eras gone by. Once you’re done soaking up all that history, there are still homely villages, lush valleys, beautiful hotels and relaxing beaches to discover. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.

Corfu is a little different to the other beloved Greek islands (geography plays its part), but this slice of paradise is inundated with annual visitors for good reason. The landscape is luxurious and leafy, brimming with olive trees and fruit groves, giving Corfu a verdant feel that is easy to get lost in. What are the best things to do on Corfu? Well, be on Corfu for a start, but there is plenty to get your teeth into on this beautiful island. Gorgeous architecture, stunning walks, idyllic beaches and ornate palaces headline, but the beauty of Corfu arguably lies in the spaces. You’re going to love this place. Greece at its absolute finest. RECOMMENDED:🧿 The best places to visit in Greece🏝️ The most beautiful Greek islands🏨 The best hotels in Greece🏛 The best things to do in Athens Heidi Fuller-Love and Marissa Tejada are travel writers based in Greece. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

There’s nothing quite like standing at the top of the multicoloured cliffs that Santorini is famous for. This island is one of the most unique destinations in the world, and not just because it is in the huge crater of a volcano. The scenery here seems crafted by the Greek gods: whitewashed villages crown the island with views over its sea-flanked edges, rural vineyards span huge stretches inland, and the beaches are black, red and out of this world. There’s plenty for explorers, foodies and culture vultures to discover, from archaeological sites to swimming spots and friendly hotels, brilliant wine and Mediterranean food. RECOMMENDED🛏 Where to stay in Santorini🏨 The best hotels in Santorini🇬🇷 The best places to visit in Greece🏝️ The best Greek islands Marissa Tejada is a writer based in Greece. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Athens has it all. And we’ve always known it, but it seems more and more people are clocking onto just how brilliant the Greek capital is, whether you’re here for a full week or just a weekend.  Bursting with history, full of mind-boggling ancient ruins and packed full of fantastic restaurants, food markets and bars, Athens is a dream no matter what you’re into. Ready to spend your days hiking, eating and visiting one of the city’s many open-air cinemas? Step this way. Here are the best things to do in Athens right now. RECOMMENDED:🥙 The best restaurants in Athens🏖️ The best beaches in Athens🏠 The best hotels in Athens🇬🇷 The best places to visit in Greece Words and original photos by Athens-based Demetrios Ioannou. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

You’ll find, expectedly, a fair few tourist traps in Athens if you look in the wrong places. But if you know where to look, you’re guaranteed to find some unforgettable meals. After all, you’re here to eat mostly, right? Our local writers have scoured the city to bring us everything from traditional Greek grub to Michelin-starred seafood and steaming bowls of ramen (it cools you down, didn’t you know?). Ready to eat, and eat, and eat some more? Here are the best restaurants in Athens.  September 2024: We’ve just reviewed Nyn Esti, the restaurant at Athens’s National Museum of Contemporary Art. Read on to see where it ranks in our new list!   RECOMMENDED:🧿 How to spend a weekend in Athens🏛️ The best things to do in Athens🐚 Where to stay in Athens🏠 The best hotels in Athens This guide was recently updated by Demetrios Ioannou, a writer and photographer based in Athens. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Mykonos has gained a bit of a reputation for being one of Europe’s victims of overtourism. And it’s true – much of this beautiful island has become lined with tourist trap restaurants, naff souvenir shops and beaches full of commercial sunbeds.  But if you know where to look, Mykonos’s magic is still very much alive. On any given week in Mykonos, you can party all night to famous DJs, have dinner overlooking a crystal-blue sea, stroll through its old town and head out on a day trip by boat. Your best bet might just be heading there in the quieter months to avoid the crowds. Here are the best things to do on Mykonos. RECOMMENDED:🧿 The best hotels in Mykonos🏝️ The best Greek islands to visit🇬🇷 The best places to visit in Greece🏖️ The best beaches in Europe Marissa Tejada and Heidi Fuller-Love are writers based in Greece. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.  

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that the charming city of Paphos, a little harbour city in the southwest of Cyprus, actually exists. But we’re here to reveal that not only is Paphos a real life place, it’s as beautiful as the photos show it. In fact - it’s better.  For one thing, Paphos is romantic. And that’s not just because it’s the birthplace of Aphrodite (though that is pretty cool). It’s because of the mosaics all over the city, telling ancient stories. The sea coves at coral bay. The sunsets on the beach. Paphos is just waiting to be explored. Here are the best things to do when you visit.  RECOMMENDED:​🏖️ The best beaches in the world📍 The best things to do in the world🇬🇷 The best places to visit in Greece At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.