Greece · Charming villages
The most beautiful villages in Greece
White villages above a volcanic caldera, colourful fishermen's houses in the Cyclades, the first capital of modern Greece and monasteries perched on the rock: the most beautiful villages in Greece.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Cyclades
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GreeceSantorini
White villages above a volcanic caldera and the sunsets of Oia.
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GreeceMilos
Colourful fishermen's houses and volcanic beaches that look like the moon.
What to see in Milos
Mainland Greece
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GreeceNafplio
An elegant town below the Palamidi fortress, the first capital of modern Greece.
What to see in Nafplio -
GreeceMeteora
Monasteries perched on giant rock pillars, a World Heritage Site.
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GreeceDelphi
The sanctuary of the oracle of Apollo, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus.
What to see in Delphi
Frequently asked questions
What are the most beautiful villages in Greece?
Oia on Santorini, the villages of Naxos, Paros and Milos in the Cyclades, and Nafplio in the Peloponnese.
When to go to the Greek islands?
In May, June, September and early October: the weather is good, the sea is pleasant and there are fewer people than in August.
How do you get between the islands?
By ferry: the Cyclades are well connected to each other and to the port of Piraeus, in Athens.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Giles Laurent (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.