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By ALKIKI · · 1 min read
Our photoGreece
Ancient stones, island light and tavernas where lunch turns into dinner.
We've been hereBest: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
In this guide: Overview
Why Greece
Greece is much more than one perfect beach photo. There's Athens, chaotic and brilliant; hundreds of islands, each with its own character; and a mainland full of mountain villages most visitors never see.
We love helping people pick the right islands for them. The answer is rarely the most famous ones, and the ferries make it easy to combine two or three.
“Greece taught us that the best meals don't come from a list. They come from asking the person next to you where they'd eat tonight.”
Highlights
The Acropolis at opening time
Arrive at opening and you'll share it with far fewer people.
Island hopping in the Cyclades
Naxos, Paros and Milos pair beautifully by ferry.
Mountain villages
Marble lanes, old men playing tavli and the best home cooking.
Long taverna lunches
Order a few plates to share and let the afternoon disappear.
When to go
May to June and September to early October
- January: Quieter
- February: Quieter
- March: Quieter
- April: Good
- May: Our pick
- June: Our pick
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Our pick
- October: Our pick
- November: Quieter
- December: Quieter
Early summer and early autumn give you warm seas without the peak crowds and prices of July and August. Many island businesses close from November to March.
Before you go
- Ferry timetables are often confirmed late; book key crossings once they're published.
- Carry some cash for small tavernas and island buses.
- Many churches and monasteries ask for covered shoulders and knees.
- The midday heat in summer is real: plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
Places to explore in Greece
Through our lens
Stories from Greece
Dreaming of Greece?
Tell us who's travelling and what you love. We'll read every answer and, if we're a good fit, build your plan by hand.