9 Overlooked Destinations in Greece You Need to Visit at Least Once

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Part of Greece but in the Macedonia region, Kastoria is often compared to the Amalfi Coast, only without the tourists. The Hellenic town sits along a peninsula that juts out into Lake Orestiada. The lake — deemed a national monument in Greece — is backed by rocky, wooded mountains.

Besides enjoying the lake, visitors can explore the Byzantine churches and Ottoman architecture in Kastoria. One of the most important attractions is the Panagia Mavriotissa Monastery, which sits on the shores of the lake and dates back to the 11th century.