Vacation inGreece
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When is the best time to travel to Greece?
Late May – mid-June and mid-Sept – early Oct give 25-28 °C days, warm 22-25 °C sea, smaller crowds and hotels up to 30 % cheaper than July–Aug. Winter is good for city breaks but beaches are quiet.
What is the weather like in Greece in different seasons?
Spring warms to 20 °C quickly; summers on islands reach 30-35 °C with little rain. Autumn stays sunny to mid-Oct. Mainland winters are cool and wet (Athens 8-15 °C); mountain regions get snow. Meltemi winds cool Cyclades in Jul-Aug.
Is Greece safe to travel?
Greece is one of Europe’s safer spots. Violent crime is rare; pick-pockets target the Athens metro and crowded ferries. Use licensed yellow taxis, keep valuables out of sight and check wildfire warnings on summer hikes.
What cultural tips should I know?
Greeks greet with “Yásas” and linger over meals. Cover shoulders/knees in monasteries, remove hats and avoid loud voices in churches. Tipping 5-10 % is welcome. Smoking is common on outdoor terraces—sit inside if sensitive.
How are prices compared with other Mediterranean destinations?
Greece sits between Turkey and Spain: 3-star double €70-90 in shoulder season, taverna meal €12-18, espresso €3. Mykonos/Santorini cost 30-40 % more; island ferries Athens–Naxos from €40.
Can I visit Greece on a small budget?
Yes—hostels, gyros lunches and slow ferries keep costs near €60/day. Tap-water is safe in big cities; buy bottled on small islands. Camping plus ferry passes cut expenses further.
Which traditional dishes should I try?
Moussaka, souvlaki, dakos salad, grilled octopus, loukoumades doughnuts and local cheeses. Pair meals with crisp Assyrtiko white or iced frappé coffee.
How to find authentic taverns and avoid tourist traps?
Look a street or two inland, choose places with chalk menus, no photos and house wine poured from metal jugs. Full tables of locals at 22 : 00 is a good sign.
What about Greece’s wine culture?
Join half-day tastings on Santorini or Peloponnese to sample Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko and retsina. Most islands host summer wine festivals—tickets €15-25 incl. glasses.
Do Estonian citizens need a visa for Greece?
No. Greece is in Schengen; Estonian passport or ID card allows visa-free stays up to 90 days per 180-day period. oaicite:0
Are any COVID-19 rules still in place?
As of April 2025 Greece has lifted all COVID-19 entry measures. No tests, certificates or forms are required; masks are voluntary outside medical settings.
Which traditional dishes should I try?
Moussaka, souvlaki, dakos salad, grilled octopus, loukoumades doughnuts and local cheeses. Pair meals with crisp Assyrtiko white or iced frappé coffee.
How to find authentic taverns and avoid tourist traps?
Look a street or two inland, choose places with chalk menus, no photos and house wine poured from metal jugs. Full tables of locals at 22 : 00 is a good sign.
What about Greece’s wine culture?
Join half-day tastings on Santorini or Peloponnese to sample Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko and retsina. Most islands host summer wine festivals—tickets €15-25 incl. glasses.
How are island–mainland connections organised?
Blue Star and high-speed catamarans run from Piraeus and Rafina; “Ferryhopper” app shows live routes. Olympic & Sky Express fly island hops if seas are rough.
What’s the easiest way to reach Greece from Estonia?
Summer charters fly Tallinn–Athens in 3 h 30 m. Year-round one-stop options via Helsinki, Riga or Warsaw. Direct seasonal flights reach Crete and Rhodes Apr–Oct.
Which historical sites are must-sees?
The Acropolis, Delphi, Epidaurus, Knossos Palace (Crete) and Rhodes Old Town top the list. Allow a full day for each.
How are Greece’s beach options (sand vs. rocky)?
Elafonissi and Myrtos offer soft sand; Sarakiniko and Navagio feature dramatic white rock and cobalt water. Pebbly coves in the Dodecanese are great for snorkelling.
What is Greek nightlife like?
Athens’ Gazi and Thessaloniki’s Ladadika buzz year-round. Mykonos, Ios and Malia (Crete) host mega-clubs May–Sept; drinks €8-12.
Do Estonian citizens need a visa for Greece?
No. Greece is in Schengen; Estonian passport or ID card allows visa-free stays up to 90 days per 180-day period. oaicite:0
Are any COVID-19 rules still in place?
As of April 2025 Greece has lifted all COVID-19 entry measures. No tests, certificates or forms are required; masks are voluntary outside medical settings.