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Ancient ruins, island-hopping, the Aegean, and a way of life centred on eating well and staying late.
Greece is better than its reputation — yes the famous islands are crowded in July and August but the mainland, the Peloponnese, and the lesser-known Cyclades are extraordinary year-round. Crete alone could fill two weeks.
Each region has a completely different character. Here is what to expect.
The Acropolis (go at 8am when it opens) in morning light is extraordinary. The Acropolis Museum below it is world-class. The Plaka district, Monastiraki flea market and the Exarcheia neighbourhood give three completely different Athenian experiences.
The famous caldera views, blue-domed churches and sunset from Oia. As beautiful as claimed. Visit in May or September to avoid peak-summer crowds.
Greece's largest island has everything — the Minoan palace of Knossos, the Samaria Gorge (the longest gorge in Europe), beaches on the south coast (Elafonisi, Balos) that rival the Caribbean, and a distinct Cretan food culture.
The west-coast island chain — Corfu's UNESCO old town, Zakynthos's Navagio shipwreck beach, Kefalonia's Myrtos beach (Greece's most beautiful). More Venetian in character than the Aegean islands, calmer seas.
Greece is mid-range for Europe.
Islands are more expensive than the mainland.
Taverna meal £8-15.
Hostel dorm £15-25.
Island ferries from Piraeus to Santorini £35-55 depending on class.
The over-touristed islands (Santorini, Mykonos) receive 5-10x their sustainable capacity in summer — visiting in shoulder season reduces this pressure significantly. The ferry network is carbon-intensive; overnight ferries reduce the flights needed. Choose locally-owned tavernas over international chain restaurants.
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