Greece 2025

Another Grecian summer in the books this year. We had a most excellent time down in Athens, Vouliagmeni, and Paros.

All photos taken with the Nikon Zf, 40mm f/2.0 Z lens, and 85mm f/1.8 F lens, using the FTZ-ii mount adapter.

Athens

We landed in Athens this year, and spent a few nights in Plaka; the town directly surrounding the Acropolis, where the Parthenon sits atop. We learned on this trip that the Parthenon and its surrounding temples were all built from marble excavated from the famed quarry of Paros; an island we visited later in our trip.

Vouliagmeni

Often referred to as the Athenian Riviera in the Attica region, Vouliagmeni is a luxurious seaside suburb, 20km south of Athens. It was our first beach stop after spending a few nights sightseeing in Athens.

Sounion, and Poseidon's Temple

30 minutes south of Vouliagmeni is the Cape of Sounion, and one of Greece's most iconic ancient monuments. Perched dramatically upon a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea is Poseidon's Temple. This area provides the backdrop for the myth of King Aegeus; believing his son Theseus had died, he leapt to his death from this cliff, giving the Aegean Sea its name.

Poseidon's Temple

The Churches of Paros

Paros, like most of Greece, is home to many old Byzantine churches, which contribute to the rich religious heritage of the country. Pictured below is Agios Nikolaos - a church dedicated to the patron saint of sailors - situated on the Parikia waterfront, across from the port.

Also in Parikia, is Panagia Ekatontapiliani (The church of 100 Doors); one of Greece's oldest and best-preserved Byzantine churches, dating back to the 4th Century, AD. This church is a major pilgrimage site, second only to the Megalochari church on Tinos.

The Church of Agia Triada is a Byzantine-era church in the village of Lefkes, built between 1830 and 1835. It is the 2nd largest church on the island after Panagia Ekatontapiliani, but sadly, did not allow pictures of the interior of the church. I met an old woman laying flowers at the tomb of her husband, and she told me many stories of the various people entombed at the graveyard, dating back to WWII.

Aspro Chorio Sunsets

Aspro Chorio (or, white Village) is where we stayed on Paros. As one would expect, the name reflects the iconic white buildings that dominate the tranquil landscape.

Antiparos

Antiparos is a smaller island that is a 5 minute ferry ride west from the tiny port of Pounta. On the island there are many beautiful beaches, a cave that you can descend 90m down into, as well as a postcard worthy town with walkways shaded by pink flowered trees to do your shopping in.

The Cave of Antiparos, and views of town

Food

No shortage of delicious food in Greece, of course - most of our meals involved seafood and were typically eaten at a waterside restaurant, or sitting under an umbrella at the beach.