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Introduction Since antiquity, the South Aegean islands (Cyclades and Dodecanese) have played a crucial role in maritime history, travel and trade among the Mediterranean continents.  The region is the most popular tourist destination in Greece. Forty-eight of the...

Introduction The Peloponnese is home to the notable cities of Sparta, Corinth and Olympia. Settled in prehistoric times, this “island of Pelops” is connected to the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth and the Rio-Antirrio bridge. Also known as the Morea during...

Introduction The North Aegean islands are situated in the northeastern Aegean Sea, close to the Asia Minor coast: Samos (Σάμος), Ikaria (Ικαρία), Chios (Χίος), Lesvos (Λέσβος), Lemnos (Λήμνος), Agios Efstratios (Άγιος Ευστράτιος), Psara (Ψαρά), Fournoi Korseon...

Introduction Situated along the west coast of Greece, the Ionian islands are comprised of seven large and many smaller ones:  Kerkyra/Corfu (Κέρκυρα); Paxos (Παξοί); Lefkada (Λευκάδα) or Lefkas; Ithaki (Ιθάκη) or Ithaca; Kefalonia (Κεφαλονιά) or Cefalonia,...

Introduction Epirus became part of Greece in 1913. It was under Ottoman rule from the 15th-early 19th century. After a period of semi-independence, Ottomans regained control in 1821. Epirus has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. Over the centuries, its borders...

Introduction Central Macedonia became part of Greece in 1913. Located in northern Greece, it shares borders with Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia. Its varied geography encompasses high mountains and lowlands with many rivers that lead to a peninsula in the...