My parents immigrated to California from Greece in the 1980s, but they made sure I grew up learning about our family’s roots. We spent almost every summer of my childhood in Greece, where beach days were filled with that perfect turquoise Aegean Sea and big fresh bowls of horiatiki.
Friends now frequently ask me for advice on their Greece trips, but they only seem to visit Mykonos, Santorini, and Athens. My answer to them is always the same: You can experience so much of Greece’s incredible food, culture, and beaches without setting foot in its packed tourist destinations.
So, with the help of my lovely parents, I’ve brought you a list of eight incredible spots in Greece to help you plan your next trip.