September 2026
Greece
Greece is a wonderful place to slow down, with sunlit islands, ancient landmarks and a generous culture of shared meals. May to June and September to October are lovely times for sightseeing and island exploring, with milder weather and generally fewer crowds than midsummer; for swimming, the sea is usually warmer in early autumn than in spring. Athens rewards a visit with the Acropolis and its museum, while Santorini offers volcanic landscapes and sunset views, Crete combines beaches with Minoan history, and Meteora brings extraordinary monasteries above towering rock formations. Beyond the scenery, village squares, local markets and long lunches offer an inviting introduction to everyday Greek life. Greek Orthodox Christianity has shaped many churches, festivals and traditions, especially Easter, though beliefs and practices vary from person to person. At churches and monasteries, dress modestly, follow each site's clothing rules and ask before photographing worshippers. A little patience, a friendly greeting and respect for quieter moments make discovering Greece even more rewarding.
Photographs
23 photosOia
Oia sits on the northern cliff of Santorini's caldera — cobalt domes, cave houses and captains' mansions strung along marble lanes, with the ruins of the old Venetian castle at the village's end where the sun goes down. Below it, Ammoudi Bay steps down to a small harbour of tavernas and clear water.
Cavotagoo
The bar is where the day lives — cocktails carried out to the floating beds, a counter with an aquarium glowing inside it, and DJ sets that lift the afternoon into evening. As the sun drops toward the Aegean the lights come up and the terrace settles into barefoot, sun-drunk glamour: unhurried, stylish, and made for staying put.
Pool time
I have always loved an infinity pool — that moment where the water simply runs into the horizon and the sea carries on without you. Greece turned out to be far calmer than I ever expected: slow afternoons, warm light, and hours by the pool with nothing asking for my attention.
Boat ride
Out on the water beneath the cliffs — a slow cruise along the coast, the sailboat catching the evening light, and the sea so clear you can watch swimmers beside the anchored catamarans.