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The Acropolis seen from Philopappos Hill, Athens

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Greece travel guide: 7 destinations to plan

Greece combines a historic capital, a lively northern city, island escapes and mountain villages, and OFAQ WORLD covers 7 Greek destinations. Each guide maps real, named places with practical notes, so you can compare them and plan a route that suits your trip.

Athens is the largest guide, with 98 named landmarks from the Acropolis to Plaka, and Athens airport (ATH) is the main gateway. In the north, Thessaloniki (95 places) is known for the White Tower, its waterfront and northern Greek food, and has its own airport (SKG).

Santorini has 63 places covering caldera views, Oia sunsets and volcanic beaches, and is served by JTR airport. Rhodes (25 places) pairs its medieval Old Town and the Palace of the Grand Master with Lindos Acropolis, while Heraklion (24 places) is the base for the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum and the Venetian Koules fort.

On the mainland, Meteora's Byzantine monasteries sit high on towering sandstone pillars, and Zagorohoria offers stone villages, arched bridges and the dramatic Vikos Gorge; each of these guides maps 24 places. Pick a destination below to open its full guide.

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Questions travellers ask

Which destinations in Greece does OFAQ WORLD cover?
Athens, Heraklion, Meteora, Rhodes, Santorini, Thessaloniki and Zagorohoria: 7 guides in total.
Which Greek guide has the most places?
Athens, with 98 places, followed by Thessaloniki with 95 and Santorini with 63.
Which airports do the Greek guides list?
ATH for Athens, SKG for Thessaloniki and JTR for Santorini.
Where can I see monasteries in Greece?
In Meteora, where Byzantine monasteries are perched on top of towering sandstone pillars.
Where are the major ancient and medieval sites?
The Acropolis in Athens, the Palace of Knossos near Heraklion, and the medieval Old Town, the Palace of the Grand Master and Lindos Acropolis on Rhodes.

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