BEST TIME to visit GREECE (Comparing High / Shoulder / Off Season)
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- When should you come to Greece ? What is the best mont, based on weather, prices and crowds ? All the answers in this video
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Hello from Greece...
I really don't understand (even for a tourist guide like the video author), why you guys think that Santorini is "the ultimate place" to visit in Greece!!! No, seriously, why? The ONLY unique thing about Santorini is that is a volcano island (half of that was sunk into the abyse, during the ancient volcano's explosion) and the nice "leggo-like" placing of the building on the rocks. That's it, nothing else!!! Even that so notorious "Santorini sunset"... well, you can watch and enjoy it in ALL the around islands as well, it's the same lovely sunset! Santorini has probably THE MOST UGLIEST beaches to go, they are totaly black (volcano soil) and SUPER DEEP from 1m of the shore - we're talking for ABYSE, not "just deep"! The prices are SUPER EXPENSIVE even if you visit Santorini during... December!!! So... really... I don't understand why you keep talking about Santorini!!! To me, Santorini is a nice island to SUPER-FAST visit it during a weekend - and that's it, you'll see all Santorini can give you in 48 hrs!
Mykonos... Another SUPER "overpriced" Greek island. Yes, it has nice beaches, no doupt... and that's it, nothing else. Mykonos is totaly "naked", you'll find only small short bushes and few short trees here and there, it's a NAKED ROCK. If you visit Mykonos during summer, have handy all the time a... portable aircontision & a fridge, because you'll suffer from the super heat and you'll lost your body liquid from the endless sweating! Not mention, Mykonos is probably THE MOST EXPENSIVE PLACE to visit in Greece, since it's an "ARAB EMIR PARADISE" for the super billionaire petrol-dollar emirs! In Mykonos, you'll see mostly Arab emirs and endless half-naked "escords" (whores) trying to find a rich client!
Crete... That's an amazing place, no doupt. One of the very best places you can visit in Greece, but... you'll need 6 summers to enjoy Crete - or 3 summers if your vecations are over 25 days per season!!!! Why? Because Crete is HUGE!!! Yes, it's an... "island" alright, but it's large as like ...Peloponesse!!! It has 3 large prefectures and you need to KEEP DRIVING ENDLESS all day long, to go from that place to the other; extremelly too hard for the driver, since there are very poor and bad roads, with endless turns, and you loosing half day to visit a place...
Now... WHICH PLACES I would recomend for all of you foreigners, that you love Greece and want to come visit the country? It depence. I'll devide them to 3 different groups; those very close to Athens, those are "regular far" from Athens & those they are REALLY FAR from the capitol.
Nearby Athens' islands
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Most foreigners don't know there are "paradises" nearby Athens. Let's find some of theme:
1. Tolo (a small fishing village nearby Athens)
2. Nafplio (the 1st capitol of Greek State, in Peloponesse)
3. New Styra (a fishing village in Euboea)
4. Galaxidi
5. Mani (the modern Laconia, the land of ancient Spartans!)
6. Scorpios island (a small tiny paradise, 45 minutes away from Pireaus' port!)
7. Agistri island (similar to the previous one)
8. Gia island (similar to the previous one)
9. Kithnos island (a bit further away, an amazing small island)
10. Nafpaktos (not an island, but with amazing beaches - very nearby Athens)
Best top-10 islands to visit in Greece
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1. Mylos (of course!)
2. Amorgos ("Le Grande Bleu" film - no further comments!)
3. Alonnisos (speechless)
4. Ikaria (amazing island, fantastic "lunatic" locals, endless folklore parties!)
5. Ithaca (Homer Odysseus' small kingdom)
6. Kefalonia (nearby of Ithaca)
7. Karpathos
8. Koufonisia
9. Paxoi & Antipaxoi (breathless beauty!)
10. Kythira (incredible)
Best places you need serious time to spend and visit them
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1. Crete (one of the MOST AMAZING places in Greece)
2. Chalkidiki (all three peninsula's "legs")
3. Epirus (quite far, but amazing place to go)
4. Samothraki island (amazing island, quite far to the north-east)
5. Anafi island
6. Karpathos island
7. Lesvos island
8. Folegadros island
9. Ios island
10. Sikinos island
I just gave you probably the BEST places to visit Greece during summer; of course, if you come to enjoy Greece country and don't care too much for beaches and water, the above lists are totally different!!! There are SOOOO MANY amazing places to visit the MAIN LAND of Greece, highland places, ancient sites, etc...
I love Syros 😁😁😁
We just came to Athens for one week, the weather is perfect, around 20 degrees, and this is end of November :) In Poland -4. Your tips are quite helpfull, thx!
Going to Greece in May with my fiancé and your videos have been a huge help! Staying 3 nights in Athens (in the Psyri neighborhood), then spending 5 nights on Antiparos, and then 5 nights on Milos. Hope you keep posting so we can learn more before our trip!
My husband and I are coming in March... don't want to island hop, but instead focus on sightseeing, eating, and more eating😅
So glad I found this channel planning on going Greece first time 2024!!
Thank you very much for useful information. We visited paros and Santorini on October , was very warm and comfortable with a planty of sunshine. Some shop and restaurant was closed but hotel was very affordable then.
Thanks for you your videos, Sebastian!!! Your very detailed videos have been great help to our planning ❤️ Just returned from 10-day stay in Athens (2 in Santorini). Went early to mid Nov. I agree it's also a perfect time to visit (rain can be a risk but we got lucky, we had perfect weather!). Less crowd and great temp at 60s to low 70s. Lots of places to go to and eat around Plaka. Museums less crowd discounted too. We stayed in Oia and 60-70% stores are still open. Rented a car for $69 for 2 days, nice experience. Beach was empty tho but it's ok for us coz we got to enjoy Fira and Oia, nice weather and less crowded. Thanks again!!!!
Very happy to hear you had a great time !
Glad I could help ! :-)
Coming to Athens tomorrow, thank you for your videos
Thanks for your videos, I just came back from Athens and your channel was really useful and you explain things really well. Will go to Santorini next time
Your videos always stunning and very informative. Thank you so much for the information you gave us, been to Athens 2 weeks ago and followed step by step from your lovely informations. Really enjoyed too much. One day again will visit Athens. Regards
I can tell you that Orthodox Easter season is NOT a good time. Ferries and flights are scarce compare to low season and full. All tourist attractions are closed on Easter Day. And it is even worse this year as they decided that May 1st will be postponed to May 7th, as all tourist attractions will be closed May 5th and May 7th and there will likely be a transportation strike on May 7th (and who knows, perhaps May 1st too). I decided to come shoulder season to have a relax and easy trip and it just gives me big headaches.
Wondering if you could do a video on greek laundromats/laundry!
You're the best tour guide.
Visited Ελλάδα in the middle two weeks of May. Every day was sunny except the day we went to the Acropolis…cloudy all day. Spent 4 days in Athens (met my cousin Dimitri’s and his family), 3 days in Santorini’s, and 6 days in Crete (3 days in Rethimno and 3 in Heraklion). Speaking the language helps. Να στε καλα! 🇬🇷🇺🇸
I'm looking forward to visiting Athens in February. I'm coming from North Dakota USA so it will be like a summer break for me.
same! flying there in a week :)
Looking into going Halloween week
I am traveling Athens, Santorini and Mykonos in April 2024. I hope it will be good time to visit.
Thanks for sharing the great info! So far best channel that has valuable content and short!
I am planning Santorini end of May - 1st week of June. My only question is how much toddler friendly this island would be?
As long as you carry the toddler yourself and you leave the stroller at the hotel, you'll be fine.
I've been binge-watching your videos these last few days, they're really informative! Any chance you could make a video about solo travelling in Greece, particularly in Athens? I'm going on my first solo trip soon and I chose Athens as my destination as Greece is my favourite country in the world ❤️
As long as you stay away from the Omonia neighborhood you'll be fine.
Plaka, Monastiraki, Syntagma, Psyri : these are all very safe neighborhoods, even at night :-)
Hello. I will be in Athens this December 2023. And Now I am catching a flight from Dubai to Athens. I will be spending 2023 Christmas in Athens too. Hopefully I will get to meet you there. We are going to Larissa train station. Plus, I will also be making a travel vlog and travel videos about Athens too.
Hi sir
I’m planning to visit Greece in Mid February for my honeymoon.
Which place I should visit in Greece for 5N/6D.
hihi, i love all your videos. we are planning to go athens, santorini and mykonos end of april to early may. we want to explore all the history, culture and of coz beaches. is it still possible to swim or it will be too cold? thanks again!! :)
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what this means? @@susheel170
I'll be coming to Santorini and Athens on Jan 2024 during off season. I like this weather rather than hot summerly weather 🥵 and hate overcrowded touristy season. Btw, I'm from country that is always on the summer time all year round in between average daily temperature of 32°C to 35°C during the day 😅
I think I’m going to do end September Athens and then islands starting from Athens 23rd Sept. Will that be ok ? And a bit better weather than if from 12 th October ???
Correct :-)
When I think of a trip to Greece, I feel very confused. I am more interested in the mainland and wish to see cultural/historic sights. What is the train system like? Can you get to places like Meteora and Ioannina by train or is bus better? I don't drive and I feel this might hamper a trip to Greece where I feel public transit isn't on the level as in Italy or Spain.
Public transit is very poor in Greece. That's why everyone who wants to do what you have in mind RENTS A CAR for this. No other option really
I'll be in Athens at the end of May 2024 for around 5 days. Is it possible to book day tour to Delphi once I'm there?
I dont think they will sell out in May, so yes you could book it last minute
Im going in May but I'm unsure, if the weather is warm enough to sunbathe on the Saronic Islands
Sunbathe yes. Entering the water, maybe not. Greeks typically start swimming from early June. But then again, I see many British and German tourists every year in the water in April already.
@@GreeceExplainedThank you for elaborating, I'm German but I hate the cold.
How is December
Great for Athens & mainland in general. Not great for the islands.
Hi, we are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids 14 yrs and 12 yrs...we were planning to visit Santorini and Zante in February...having seen your video we may shift to May...is our decision correct?@@GreeceExplained
@@himanshusavla3985 Yes if you want to do Zante and Santorini, May will be much more interesting.