Destinations

Greece

A feast for the senses and one best savored slowly

White sugar-cube houses cascading down sunbaked hillsides, azure blue seas beating away at barren island outcrops, talc-sand beaches flanked by tangled olive trees — Greece's natural beauty inspires a true sense of awe. And with over 6,000 islands, isolated craggy peninsulas, and far-flung mountain villages, the treasure trove of remote, offbeat destinations seems limitless. Greece’s history as the birthplace of Western civilization lurks around every corner in its time-worn temples, archeological treasures, and crumbling Minoan palaces. And modern-day Greece is buzzing with creative energy, artistic panache, and visionaries fervently rebranding the country as a destination beyond just umbrella-clad beaches, overcrowded ferries, and dance-till-you-drop nightclubs.

Greece is best savored slowly, intentionally, and perhaps throughout multiple servings. Offbeat Goat spotlights a collection of hand-picked eco-forward stays and experiences in some of our favorite spots on the mainland (Athens, the Peloponnese, and Epirus), Crete, and on some of the lesser-known islands: Amorgos, Hydra, Folegandros, Sifnos, Serifos, Milos, Antiparos, Kythira, Andros, Alonissos, and Skopelos.

Regions.

Exploring Greece through our curated lens.

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Skopelos, Sporades Islands

Undulating pine-forested hills, emerald coves, and chalk-white beaches as far as the eye can see: Skopelos is the sparkling gem of the Sporades Islands.

Kythira, Ionian Islands

This mountainous island is a nature lover’s paradise with a network of well-marked trails crisscrossing through verdant green valleys, waterfalls, deep gorges, and plenty of secluded beaches for cooling off.

Andros, Cycladic Islands

This unique and authentic Cycladic outpost is the greenest of the Cycladic islands, with mountainous coastlines, heathery hillsides, sweeping talc-sand beaches, and emerald waters.

Folegandros, Cycladic Islands

This tiny barren island with its towering cliffs, secluded (and hard to access) beaches, and stunning medieval town has the “wow” factor of Santorini without the crowds

Amorgos, Cycladic Islands

A mountainous outcrop sprinkled with white-washed villages, olive groves, and dramatic cliffs, Amorgos is an instant delight with panoramic views that pack a punch.

Milos, Cycladic Islands

Sculpted volcanic beaches, molten turquoise sea, barren hillsides dotted with blistering white houses, and blue-domed churches, Milos is utterly unique, an island bombshell like no other.

Antiparos Cycladic Islands

Sitting alongside its more prominent (and more-frequented) brother, Paros, the tiny islet of Antiparos is an off-the-trodden tourist trail and as chill as islands get.

Serifos, Cycladic Islands

For a tiny barren outcrop, Serifos packs a punch with its austere mountains, fertile green valleys, and unspoiled beaches. And with its picturesque chora of white sugar-cubed houses chiseled into sun-tipped mountains, few islands match the island’s picture-postcard appeal.

Sifnos, Cycladic Islands

Sifnos offers that perfect blend of understated elegance with a laid-back vibe against a stunning backdrop of hilly landscapes, sheltered white-sand beaches, and white sugar-cubed houses.

Peloponnese

This three-pronged peninsula of craggy shorelines, austere mountains, and endless unspoiled beaches is one of Greece’s least visited destinations, with Mani (the central southern prong) being the pick of the bunch.

Hydra, Saronic Islands

This tiny, cosmopolitan island with its glitzy harbor and labyrinth of cobbled streets brimming with boutique stores, art galleries, and street front tavernas is an instant charmer.

Athens

Athens is not love at first sight: it's complex and chaotic, a jumble of old and new, glamour and grit. But it's a city rich in experiences, creative energy, and ancient sites and certainly well worth exploring.

Crete

Powdery-sand beaches flanked by craggy mountains, sleepy mountain villages, and fertile valleys swathed in olive groves as far as the eye can see. Crete’s natural beauty will not disappoint.

Epirus

Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear emerald rivers, and quaint stone-built villages, Epirus feels frozen in time and delightfully far off-the-trodden path.

Sustainability spotlight.

With much of Greece’s rural countryside and remote islands still untouched by mass tourism, the country is a nature lover's paradise with ample opportunities for sustainable travel. And thankfully, the Greeks are shifting the narrative away from quick-fix package tours and all-inclusive beach resorts to slower travel experiences and boutique sustainable stays that have a positive impact on the environment and local communities. Every day new initiatives like Clean Blue Paros and Cl ean Green Andros are pushing the hospitality sector to eliminate single-use plastic and reduce landfill waste.

And throughout much of Greece, increasingly more farmhouse stays, restored village hotels, and off-grid getaways are cropping up, offering travelers more sustainable choices. Our Offbeat Goat collection includes hand-picked stays focused on culinary sustainability, farm-to-table experiences, conservation initiatives, tasteful restorations, and agro-tourism opportunities.

Stays.

Celebrating that sweet spot connecting style, sustainability, and immersion

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The Rooster

A swanky fusion of understated luxury, slow-living, and a whole lot of soul.

Xenonas Fos Ke Choros

A sophisticated boutique-chic guesthouse in the heart of Kythira.

Vorina Ktsimata

White-washed hilltop guesthouses oozing Cycladic charm and tranquility.

Melisses Andros

A tranquil unspoiled getaway with an artsy Italian flair.

Onar Andros

A cluster of stylish yet chill stone villas nestled amidst the oleander trees near a deliciously secluded cove in Andros.

Skinopi Lodge

An off-grid contemporary-chic secluded nature getaway overlooking Milos Bay.

Verina Astra

A splurge-worthy cluster of Cycladic-chic villas nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Aegean.

Coco-Mat Eco-Residences

A beachside design-led hotel with an eco-friendly vibe.

Anemomilos Boutique Hotel

A romantic Cycladic-chic getaway teetering on the edge of dramatic cliffs overlooking the Aegean.

Villa Vouno

A cluster of delightful Scandi-chic stone villas perched on a pine-forested hill overlooking the Aegean.

Bratsera Hotel

Sophisticated elegance in an old sponge-processing factory.

Kamares Houses

A scattering of tastefully restored Provence-style villas nestled in the cobblestone streets of a sleepy Cretan mountain village.

White River Cottages

Boutique-chic shepherd cottages nestled in the forested hillsides of Southern Crete.

Thalori Retreat

A bucolic mountain retreat perched high above the Libyan Sea.

Kapsaliana Village

Charming rustic-chic getaway in a restored 17th-century hilltop village.

Metohi Kindelis

A fusion of farmhouse charm and sophisticated style in an old 17th-century Metohi-style farmhouse in the Cretan countryside.

Cabanon Concrete Retreat

A design-worthy contemporary off-grid sanctuary nestled in the hillsides of Crete.

Milia Mountain Retreat

An off-grid eco-chic hideaway in an ancient mountain village surrounded by chestnut trees and mountain goats.

Saxonis Houses

A peaceful mountain sanctuary oozing charm and big-hearted hospitality in the heart of Papigo.

Astra Inn

Delightfully traditional stone guesthouses framed by the stony peaks of Papigo.

Kipi Suites

Traditionally restored stone guest houses perched on the forested hillsides of ancient Kipi village.

Opora Country Living

Romantic, out-of-the-way country house hotel surrounded by lemon, olive, fig and cypress trees.

Kinsterna Hotel

A Byzantine mansion flaunting vintage-chic elegance in the outskirts of Monemvasia.

Eumelia Organic Agrotourism Farm

An oasis of sustainability and understated luxury at a working organic farm in the heart of Laconia.

Fermor’s House

A creative writer's seaside retreat nestled amid Mani's cypress and olive trees.

The Foundry Suites

An edgy industrial-chic bolthole in the heart of Psyri.

Monsieur Didot

An effortless fusion of deep-rooted Athenian history, modern-day comforts, and sustainable sensibility in the heart of Kolonaki.

Tainaron Blue Retreat

A bouiji boutique hotel tucked away in a cliffside Mani watchtower overlooking the Mediterranean.