Olives are synonymous with Greece. They’re grown across the islands and no matter where you are in the country, chances are you’ll find a tree or at least the tasty produce of them! Olives and olive oil have played a role in Greek life since ancient times. Whether they were eaten in homes of both […]

Just off the east coast of the Peloponnese, in Laconia, is the tiny island of Monemvasia. Technically, it’s probably not considered an island anymore, as there’s a 200m long causeway that links it to the mainland. The name is actually derived from the fact there’s only a single entrance to it. Prior to the pathway […]

For as long as Greece has been settled, there have been herders working the countryside. They’ve roamed across the islands and mainland, moving their flocks from the fertile plains, through the arid mountains, and into every corner of the country. It’s a part of the rich tapestry of Greek culture and has been depicted in […]

Samothrace, also known as Samothraki, is one of the most rugged of the Greek islands, with the towering Mount Saos dominating the landscape, rising 1,611 meters into the sky. Below it and predominantly around the coastal margins of this 178 square kilometer island, lives just a few thousand permanent inhabitants. Most of them are in […]

Sitting way up in the North Aegean, just 10 kilometers off the mainland, lies Greece’s 12th largest island, Thasos. It’s a heavily forested and mountainous landmass, often referred to as one of Greece’s greenest islands, and is known for its marble quarries and burgeoning tourism sector. They also produce fantastic honey, some of the best […]