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It’s not hard to see why Greece has some of the best diving in the world. Greece’s waters are a host to seals, turtles, and eels. You get the chance to swim in the ruins of cities that have been underwater for thousands of years, as well as a number of ancient shipwrecks. Up until 2020, diving was restricted in some areas of Greece. Only 3 years ago did Greek parliament vote to allow divers to visit shipwrecks over 50 years old. One reason for this was the fear of looting of valuable antiquities from the sea floor. Nowadays, thanks to new laws, you can visit underwater archeological sites, as long as you go with a certified guide. These new laws make it easier to access the wealth of stunning dive sites that Greece has to offer. We go through just a few of the top sites in this article.

The most important considerations when choosing a place to live in your golden years of retirement are affordability, low cost of living, health services, safety, and transportation. Greece is a popular country for senior expats to relocate because of its desirable climate, warm hospitality, and low cost of living.

Combined with government programs that encourage expats to retire in Greece, like the Golden Visa program, Greece earned its place in International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index as one of the World’s Best Places to Retire in 2023. The ranking has run for 32 years and gave Greece the prize of the World’s 7th Best Place to Retire in 2023.

The Peloponnese is Greece’s most fertile region and is found in the southern part of the Greek mainland. It is known for its ancient landmarks, varied landscape, faraway beaches, and quiet villages. Of course, the Peloponnese is the home of the cities of Kalamata and Sparta, and is one of the most famous areas in the world for olives. The mild, Mediterranean climate and fertile land make it great for growing olives. Driving through the Peloponnese, from Corinth to Sparta and on to Kalamata, you will almost never lose sight of the olive trees, some of which are hundreds of years old. They are the emblem of the region. In this article, we take you on an olive tour of the Peloponnese.

The Castle Town of Monemvasia is one of the most impressive and well-preserved places in Greece. It is found in the southeastern area of the Peloponnese on a sea rock, where a city was built in Medieval times. Back in those times, the city was built there because it was not visible to enemies on the mainland. The only way to visit at the time was by boat. The name of Monemvasia, for this reason, translates to “single passage.” The town of Monemvasia is one of the most romantic places in all of Greece. Some of the old mansions in the town have been converted into guesthouses and boutique hotels. Antique churches are scattered around the town, like the Agia Sofia from the 12th century and the Panagia Chrissafitissa, which combines Byzantine and Venetian elements.

If you’ve spent time on the island of Crete, you’ve likely heard already about the main sites - the beaches of Elafonisi, the town of Rethymnon, the hub of Chania, and the archaeological wonders at Knossos. Although Crete receives a large number of visitors annually, there are many sites that tourists overlook. Crete is a huge island and is filled with hidden beaches, gorges, and unique landscapes which aren’t found anywhere else in Greece.