Olive trees were a vital resource for the ancient Mediterranean world. They provided wood for shipbuilding (and Heracles’ ...

The towering Greek philosopher and poet Homer described olive oil as “liquid gold” and the Greek tragedian extraordinaire Sophocles called olives “our sweet silvered wet nurse”. Olive oil is the oil ...

I’M 16 kilometres in and almost sorry I only have five more to go. On my right are the sparkling seas and ancient ...

Worn by the likes of John Lennon and Sarah Jessica Parker, these handmade Greek sandals are still crafted in Athens today, ...

Pompeii Archaeological Park has unveiled the restored Garden of Hercules , freshly planted with violets, ruscus plants, and ...

Salads mean different things to different people; the key lies in fresh ingredients, texture, and a well-balanced dressing.

Greece, a perennial favourite for holidaymakers, offers far more than its famed sun-drenched beaches and picturesque islands.

Greece, a perennial favourite for holidaymakers, offers far more than its famed sun-drenched beaches and picturesque islands.

REACHING for my umpteenth honey and date fritter, I joked that I would have to use the hotel gym after our incredible meal.

Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize, land artist Danae Stratou brings the ancient spirit of Crete alive with Virtuous Spiral — a luminous installation of amphorae that bridges myth, memory, and environment ...

Venture to dizzy heights with a look at some of the world’s most incredible clifftop towns. From seaside citadels to remote ...