Though in the afternoon you will have to slide through swarms of tourists to get a glimpse of the beautiful sunset over the caldera in Oia, Santorini, you can also wake up extra early to view the equally gorgeous sunrise from the town.
Head to the highest point in Athens, Mount Lycabettus, to take in the enormous sprawl of the city, as well as the Parthenon, and on clear days, the sea in the distance. Hike up or take a cable car, and enjoy a lovely meal at the restaurant on the hilltop.
Palamidi Fortress, Northeastern Peloponnese
Look down at the historic, romantic town of Nafplio from Palamidi Fortress, and gaze at the Old Town streets next to the beautiful Aegean Sea.
Drive up to Oxya Viewpoint to get a sweeping view of Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest and narrowest canyons in the world, from above.
Psaropetra Lookout, Meteora
One of the best panoramic views in the country is at Psaropetra Lookout, in the UNESCO site of Meteora. Venture there at sunset to get a gorgeous view of the cliffs, monasteries, and valley below.
Get a bird’s-eye view of the lovely city of Thessaloniki from above by heading up to the old jail and fortress of Heptapyrgion.
Mount Zas, Naxos
If you have the strength to complete this two-hour hike up Mount Zas, you will be rewarded with a gorgeous vista of the island of Naxos from a viewpoint high above its shores.
Local experts Joanna Kalafatis and Sarah Souli will guide you to ancient ruins, picturesque mountain towns, epic hikes, and secluded beaches in Moon Best of Greece.
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Travel writer Joanna Kalafatis has traveled all over Greece, from remote mountain villages to small sun-drenched islands most tourists have barely heard of, and is still learning about the different local cultures, perspectives, landscapes, and staggeringly diverse features of her homeland. Raised in Greece, she now lives in New York but maintains a permanent residence in Greece, spending a few months a year there and a few weeks traveling. In her blog, LosetheMap.com, Joanna seeks to promote local voices and local businesses and encourage her readers to travel responsibly and ethically. Her goal is to ensure tourist money boosts local communities and businesses as much as possible. Joanna has authored a guide to Cyprus for EasyExpat and several guides to Greece on GoOverseas.com. She is also an experienced photographer who has published two photography books, Abandoned Southern California and Abandoned Northern California.
Sarah Souli is an Athens-based journalist covering all things Greek for outlets like Vice, The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveler, Roads & Kingdoms, and more. She’s been traveling to Greece for years, eventually settling in Athens several years ago with her Greek husband. Through her writing and travels, she’s formed an intimate relationship with Greece’s people, language, and customs, and loves seeking out the hidden gems of the Greek islands. She studied Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, speaks French, Spanish, Arabic, and Greek, and never tires of inspiring wanderlust and learning new things about her adopted home country.
