Looking for your next unforgettable adventure in Greece? Xpat.gr, together with Unlimited Adrenaline — Greece’s #1 platform for outdoor adventures — has handpicked 10 thrilling experiences for February and March that let you see Greece like never before. From adrenaline-fueled canyoning and rafting to scenic hikes across Meteora, Vikos, and Mount Olympus, these adventures are
How Year 12 Students in Greece Can Use Essay Competitions to Boost Their University Applications
In January 2026, TIME published its first-ever World’s Top Universities of 2026 ranking — a comprehensive global assessment developed in partnership with Statista. This new list doesn’t just showcase prestigious institutions; it also reflects deeper trends in how universities contribute to scholarship, innovation, and global engagement. For students, families, educators, and professionals worldwide, this ranking
Moving to Greece is rarely derailed by culture, climate, or lifestyle. It is delayed, sometimes quietly and sometimes dramatically, by administration. Greek bureaucracy is not chaotic in the way newcomers often fear. It is procedural, layered, and documentation driven. When approached sequentially, it becomes manageable. When approached emotionally, it feels endless. This guide reframes Greek
Frida Kahlo | Beyond the Icon From 6 February to 31 May 2026📍 Athens – “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Centre🎥 600 m² screen | 🔄360° projections |🕶️ Virtual Reality | ▧ Digital Art From 6 February to 31 May 2026, Athens hosts an ambitious digital exhibition dedicated to one of the most compelling figures of modern
The Alexis Akrithakis exhibition Athens 2026 is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year, drawing the attention of art lovers, travelers, and the growing expat community in the Greek capital. Hosted at the iconic Benaki Museum, this major retrospective showcases 250 artworks, making it the largest exhibition of Akrithakis’ work in more
For many approaching retirement, the question isn’t just whether to retire abroad—it’s where to retire overseas. Rising costs of healthcare, housing, and daily living in many countries have made overseas retirement an appealing and practical option. This year, Greece jumps to the #1 spot in International Living’s 2026 Global Retirement Index, up from seventh place
Supercurricular activities are academic experiences that go beyond your school curriculum.
Europe’s oldest known wooden tools, dating back around 430,000 years, have been uncovered at Marathousa 1, a Middle Pleistocene site in the Megalopolis Basin of Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece. These discoveries reveal a remarkable level of technological skill and innovation among early humans, offering rare insight into behaviors that rarely survive in the archaeological record.
Greece’s Carnival, known as Apokries, is a lively, colorful, and deliciously fun season full of masquerades, music, dancing, and feasting. In 2026, Apokries officially kicks off on Sunday, February 1, and runs until Clean Monday, February 23, marking the start of Great Lent. Key Dates for 2026 Event Date 2026
