Greece
The cradle of Western civilization, Greece offers ancient ruins perched above azure seas, whitewashed villages cascading down volcanic cliffs, and a food culture that turns every meal into a celebration. Walking here means tracing the footsteps of philosophers, gods, and fishermen.
Capital
Athens
Language
Greek
Currency
Euro (€)
Timezone
UTC+2 / UTC+3 (summer)
Population
10.4 million
Best Time
April — June, September — October
Walking Culture
Greece has a deep tradition of walking, from the ancient peripatetic philosophers who taught while walking to the island paths (monopati) that connect villages across the Cyclades. The Menalon Trail in the Peloponnese and Samaria Gorge in Crete are world-class. Island-hopping on foot reveals a slower, more authentic Greece.
Did You Know?
Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world.
The Greek island of Ikaria is one of the world's Blue Zones where people regularly live past 90.
Athens has been continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years.
Greece has over 6,000 islands, but only 227 are inhabited.
The marathon race is named after the Greek town of Marathon, marking the legendary 42 km run to Athens.