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Greece✨ 10 best things to do in Greece

Things to do in Greece

1. Climb the AcropolisWalk up to the Parthenon early in the morning and look out over Athens to the sea.
2. Watch a Santorini sunsetJoin the crowds in Oia as the sun sinks behind the volcanic caldera.
3. Island-hop by ferrySail between the Cyclades, discovering whitewashed villages, quiet coves and harbour tavernas.
4. Visit the Meteora monasteriesGaze at medieval monasteries perched on top of towering sandstone pillars.
5. Hike the Samaria GorgeTrek through one of Europe's longest gorges in Crete's White Mountains down to the Libyan Sea.
6. Run on the ancient stadiumWalk through the tunnel into the original stadium at Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.
7. Consult the oracle's homeExplore Delphi's sanctuary on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, once considered the centre of the world.
8. Feast at a tavernaShare meze, grilled octopus and a Greek salad by the sea as the evening cools.
9. Swim at Navagio BeachView the famous shipwreck cove on Zakynthos from the clifftop or by boat.
10. Explore KnossosWander the remains of the Minoan palace linked to the legend of the Minotaur.

Greece🗺️ Where to visit in Greece

Where to go in Greece

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  AthensCapital · ancient sites and nightlifeThe Acropolis, superb museums and lively neighbourhoods such as Plaka, Psyrri and Koukaki.
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  SantoriniCyclades · volcanic islandCliff-top villages, black-sand beaches and the prehistoric site of Akrotiri.
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  CreteLargest island · beaches and gorgesMinoan palaces, Venetian harbours in Chania and Rethymno, mountains and long sandy beaches.
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  MeteoraThessaly · monasteriesA UNESCO-listed landscape of monasteries balanced atop rock towers.
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  NaxosCyclades · beaches and villagesLong beaches, mountain villages and a relaxed alternative to busier islands.
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  NafplioPeloponnese · historic townAn elegant harbour town, ideal for visiting Mycenae and the theatre of Epidaurus.
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  ThessalonikiNorthern Greece · food and Byzantine heritageA vibrant city of Byzantine churches, Roman ruins, a waterfront promenade and great food.
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  CorfuIonian Islands · Venetian old townA green island with a UNESCO-listed old town and clear blue bays.

Greece🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Greece

Best time to visit Greece

Greece has a Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. The north and mountains are colder in winter, while Crete and the southern islands stay warmest.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Athens (approximate averages).

Greece🎉 Festivals & events in Greece

• March–May (date varies)
  Greek Orthodox EasterCandlelit processions, midnight church services and lamb roasts make this Greece's biggest celebration.
• June–August
  Athens Epidaurus FestivalTheatre, music and dance staged in Athens and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus.
• February–March
  Apokries (Carnival)Costumed parades and parties, with Patras hosting the largest carnival in the country.
• 28 October
  Ochi DayA national holiday with parades commemorating Greece's refusal of an ultimatum in 1940.
• November
  Thessaloniki International Film FestivalA major film festival that brings premieres and screenings to Thessaloniki.

Greece🧭 Greece itinerary ideas

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Greece🎒 Backpacking Greece – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $45–70 a day

• Book ferries in advance during summer, and choose slower conventional ferries over fast boats to save money.
• Ios, Naxos and Paros have plenty of budget rooms and hostels; Athens' Psyrri and Koukaki areas are good backpacker bases.
• Fill up on gyros, souvlaki and spanakopita from bakeries and grill shops for cheap, satisfying meals.
• Travel in May, June or September to find lower room prices and quieter beaches.
• Long-distance KTEL buses connect mainland towns cheaply and reliably.

Greece🛡️ Safety & money in Greece

Emergency: 112 general · 100 police · 166 ambulance · 199 fire

Greece🛬 Getting to Greece

Athens International Airport is the main gateway, with many seasonal international flights to islands such as Crete, Rhodes, Corfu and Santorini. Ferries link Greece with Italy and Turkey, and there are land borders with Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey.

✈️ Cheap flights to Greece: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Greece💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Greece

• Greece has thousands of islands, though only around two hundred are inhabited.
• No point in Greece is more than about 140 kilometres from the sea.
• The marathon race is named after the legend of a messenger running from Marathon to Athens.
• Greek is one of the oldest recorded living languages, with written records going back more than three thousand years.
• Mount Olympus, home of the mythical gods, is the highest mountain in Greece.

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