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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Greece

202 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Greece

Updated February 14, 2024

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The Christmas Goblins of Greece Play Devious Tricks All the Way Till January

But don’t worry—polar plunges and putting children in ovens helps banish them.
by Vittoria Traverso
The Ancient Greeks often decorated pottery used during parties with scenes from those events, like this symposium (drinking party) attendee getting sick from too much wine.

Eat Like an Ancient Greek Philosopher

Before attending third-century dinner parties, readers consulted this “marvelous feast of words.”
by Andrew Coletti
It's not hard to find the ingredients for this simple vegan cake.

Lost Something? Make This Greek Saint's Cake

Fanouropita has a mystical reputation.
by Rossi Anastopoulo

Podcast: Moving Monuments With the Places Team

Sometimes, to stand the test of time, buildings can't stay where they are.
by The Podcast Team
A replica of the Phaistos Disc, which has fascinated and flummoxed us for more than a century.

Exploring the Enduring Mystery of Crete's Phaistos Disc

A scholar of Aegean civilization considers the inscrutable meaning of the artifact—and its irresistible appeal.
by Silvia Ferrara
The famous Terrace of Lions is one of many ancient Greek sites featuring realistic depictions of the animals; eroded by weather, the remaining statues are now safely housed in a nearby museum.

Following the Mysterious Trail of Europe's Last Wild Lions

Researchers use art and ancient bones to make the case for modern lions once freely roaming Southeastern Europe.
by Katarina Zimmer

Podcast: Martian Meteorites and Greek Columns With the AO Places Team

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team
Captured by a Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite in June 2021, the Aegean Sea takes on a satiny appearance thanks to a combination of strong winds and the optical phenomenon of sun glint.

Sun Glint, Bane of Scientists, Has a Silver Lining

This beautiful, satiny optical phenomenon can wreck satellite imaging, but it can also reveal hidden aspects of our planet.
by Gemma Tarlach

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The otherworldly landscape of Padar Island.
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10 Unique Beaches From Around the World

From bright red grass to stranded shipwrecks, these beaches are anything but ordinary.

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Including Driftwood Beach, Red Beach , and Padar Island

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