69 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Greece - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Greece

The Rousanou monastery.

Kalabaka, Greece

Meteora

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

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Sami

A spectacular cave and a beguiling lake.

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The Temple of Apollo, Delphi

The Oracle of Delphi

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

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Navagio Beach

Zakinthos, Greece

Navagio Beach

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

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Tourlitis Lighthouse

Tourlitis Lighthouse

Perched on a spindly rock spire in a Greek archipelago, this lighthouse would make a perfect wizard's tower.

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Mycenae

Argolis, Greece

Mycenae

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

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The Antikythera mechanism.

Antikythera Mechanism

2000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

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The ruins of Knossos.

Heraklion, Greece

Knossos

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

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Unique
Food & Drink
from Greece

Santorini Tomatoes

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Santorini Tomatoes

The Greek island's volcanic soil produces an intensely fragrant, sweet crop.

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Stinging Nettles

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Fruits & Vegetables

Stinging Nettles

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.

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Koliva

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Ritual & Medicinal

Koliva

Drooling over this nutty spiced dessert is a heretical move.

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Fried Octopus Ink Sacs

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Fried Octopus Ink Sacs

To track down these delicate, flavorful nuggets, you'll need to ask a local fisherman.

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Stories
About Greece

Pythagoras, pictured here next to a fava bean plant, might have had good reason to fear them.

Why Beans Were an Ancient Emblem of Death

Fava beans can be lethal.

Moirologia by a graveside in Mani, Greece, 1962.

The Professional Mourners of Mani, Greece

The peninsula is home to a tradition of ritual lament that dates back to ancient times.

by Ro Kalonaros

February 14, 2018

Archaeologists examine a ballast pile near Naxos.

Found: Roman Shipwrecks Off the Greek Island of Naxos

Amphoras and anchors at a popular stop on east-west trade routes.

by Vittoria Traverso

December 19, 2017

The carved seal, at just 1.4 inches, is a remarkable achievement.

Found: A Rare Carved Stone That Could Rewrite Art History

A miniature masterpiece from the Greek tomb of the "Griffin Warrior."

by Vittoria Traverso

November 07, 2017

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the Acropolis of Athens.

Can You Really Hear a Coin Drop From the Back Row of an Ancient Greek Theater?

An acoustic study sparks a classical kerfuffle.

by Natasha Frost

October 20, 2017

Votive plaque dedicated by a man suffering from sore eyes and a malformed foot.

Why Ancient Greek Temples Were Full of Disembodied Clay Limbs

Arms and legs and eyes and ears and genitals, oh my!

by Carly Silver

A "sea devil" from Icones animalium (1553).

Where to Find the World's Best Hometown Monsters

Here are 25 places to see yetis, sea monsters, Sasquatch, and other cryptids.

by Molly McBride Jacobson

February 24, 2017

A piece of pottery dating to the late 6th century B.C.

Found: A Lost City in Greece

No one realized how extensive these ruins were.

by Sarah Laskow

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