Heaving crowds, ridiculous prices and, if you ever hear about price-gouging or blatant scams, sadly this is where they generally occur. Milos easily rivals Santorini for extraordinary volcanic landscapes and geology yet the beaches are much better.įolegandros has a charming Chora that is like a small version of Oia, without the crowds, the cruise ships or the price tags. Instead of Santorini go to Milos or Folegandros
When to visit Greece – a month by month guide Off-season in Greece is November to Easter and, as it can get very cold, many things on the islands shut as operators head back to their home towns on the Mainland.
Many people say this is the very best time to visit Greece. Shoulder season is Easter until June and September to November. European school holidays occur from the end of June until the end of August and many Greek themselves head to the Islands in August ( which can then mean it’s a good time to visit Athens, only very hot – get a pool). Peak season in Greece is from Mid-July to the end of August. If you are planning a vacation in Greece this coming summer, here are a few ideas to help you have a better experience and to ensure the islands are manageable and the visitors and the money is spread a little more evenly.Īpart from the alternate suggestions for lesser-known islands and mainland locations, there is also another big tip around timing. Santorini and Mykonos, in particular, get the lions share of first-time visitors, who often wonder why their experience wasn’t as ‘authentic’ as they had hoped. Demand also means prices, of course, are higher in those places and in peak period it can be very hard to get things like hire cars and taxis, even accommodation sometimes.ĭespite there being over 227 inhabited islands many tourists generally visit just two or three of the most popular dozen.
It’s hard to resist the crystal clear, azure water, the beautiful beaches and the laid-back summer vibe.īut some places get a lot more love and attention than others and with that comes many issues, some environmental, some social. Every summer in Greece seems to get bigger than the last.
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