Greece
Ancient history, beach, and good food in perfect Mediterranean combination.
Greece does the classic Mediterranean trip better than anywhere. Athens for ancient ruins; the islands for beaches and slow lunches; the Peloponnese for an underrated mainland alternative; Crete for size and depth. Skip August unless you've prebooked everything.
At a glance
- Best time
- April, May, June, September…
- Climate
- Warm
- Budget
- Budget – Mid-range
- Trip length
- 1–4 weeks
- Language
- Greek
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- January: avoid
- February: avoid
- March: fine
- April: peak
- May: peak
- June: peak
- July: fine
- August: avoid
- September: peak
- October: peak
- November: fine
- December: avoid
Avoid: January, February, August, December. Shoulder: March, July, November.
Highlights
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Athens
Acropolis, Plaka, and a food scene that finally caught up.
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Santorini & Mykonos
The famous Cyclades — stunning, expensive, crowded in season.
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Crete
The biggest island — hiking, ancient sites, and proper village life.
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Naxos & Milos
The Cyclades for people who want fewer people.
Practical info
- Visa
- Schengen — visa-free for most Western passports (90 days).
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Language
- Greek. English widely spoken.
- Safety
- Very safe.
- Getting around
- Ferries between islands. Domestic flights for longer hops. Drive on bigger islands.
- Tap water
- Tap water safe in mainland; bottled on smaller islands.
- Plug type
- Type C Type F 230V
- Money
- Cards widely accepted.
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Last updated 2026-05-04