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Cliffside view of Fira, Santorini

10 Photos That Will Make You Wish You Were In Greece

Ancient Athens ruins, cerulean waters, and dramatic seaside cliffs bewitch Greece’s visitors. So, let’s take a virtual journey to Athens and the Cyclades Islands in 10 photos of Greece!

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10 Photos of Greece That Will Make You Want to be There Now

Table of Contents

  • The Parthenon
  • Arriving At The Cyclades
  • Paros
  • View Over Paros
  • Paros Beach View
  • Paros Church
  • Road To Fira
  • Santorini Black Sand Beach
  • Off The Santorini Coast
  • Fira, Santorini
  • Dreaming of a trip to Greece?
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The Parthenon

The Parthenon in Athens, Greece
Constructed in 447 BC as a marble temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Parthenon attracts 7.2 million visitors per year to the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (© Erin Klema)

Arriving At The Cyclades

The view arriving by ferry to the Greek islands from Athens
Located southeast of mainland Greece in the Aegean Sea, the Cyclades islands are popular summer tourist destinations. One of the best ways to get there is by ferry from Athens, which provides views like this while coming into port. (© Erin Klema)

Paros

Greek island of Paros
One of the most popular of the Cyclades islands to visit, Paros boasts nearly 75 miles (120 km) of shoreline with sandy beaches, blue-and-white architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. (© Erin Klema)

View Over Paros

Scenic view over Paros
Tourism on Paros peaks from May to October, but you can still find secluded beaches and vistas around the island. (© Erin Klema)

Paros Beach View

Beach on Paros, Greece
Besides its vibrant nightlife party scene, Paros is known for its beaches. It’s also a top-rated destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing. (© Erin Klema)

Paros Church

Church steeple and bells on Paros
Though popular with tourists for its beaches and nightlife, Paros is also full of history, culture, and Cycladic architecture. (© Erin Klema)

Road To Fira

View of the winding road to Fira, Santorini, from the ferry port
Arriving by ferry to Santorini requires traversing the zigzag road up to Fira. Though you may recall donkeys as the mode of transport in “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” I recommend arranging motorized transportation. Warning: It’s certainly not a drive/ride for the faint of heart! (© Erin Klema)

Santorini Black Sand Beach

Black sand beach on Santorini
Most of Santorini’s beaches are covered in tiny black pebbles or sand. (© Erin Klema)

Off The Santorini Coast

Boat off the Santorini coast
Off the coast of Santorini, you’ll see fishing boats, catamarans, passenger ferries, and cruise ships. (© Erin Klema)

Fira, Santorini

Cliffside view of Fira, Santorini
Fira, the clifftop capital of Santorini, offers stunning volcano and sunset views. (© Erin Klema)

Dreaming of a trip to Greece?

If you are dreaming of a trip to Greece, you are not alone. Though the photos in this post were taken on my first trip to Greece while studying abroad in Europe as a college student in 2006, a return visit is definitely on my bucket list.

As a culinary traveler, I would love to go wine tasting at Santorini’s wineries, learn to cook Greek food, and eat seafood freshly caught that day in the Aegean Sea. On a trip to Greece, here are some of the adventures you could have:

  • Cruise the Santorini caldera on a catamaran at sunset
  • Eat your way through an Athens food tour
  • Take a Greek cooking class at a traditional farm on Mykonos
  • Delve into the history of ancient Greece on a guided Acropolis tour

Though travel to Greece will have to wait for me, you could visit as early as mid-June. Greece plans to reopen for the summer tourism season on June 15 and expects most flights to the country to resume by July 1. Already, some of Greece’s outdoor attractions — such as beaches and the Acropolis — have reopened.

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