Temple of Poseidon, Athens

Lonely PlanetAug 28

The offseason in Greece trades hot days for quiet trails, uncrowded ancient sites and local festivals. This is why we love it.

9 things in this story

Greek EasterFestivalCelebrated in April or May, more widely than Christmas
panigiriaFestivalLocal festivals celebrating saints, harvests, or traditions
Temple of PoseidonSight
Elsewhere
MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceUNESCO site with monasteries on towering rocks
HaniaNeighborhoodChania, GreeceHistoric city on Crete
Samaria GorgeTrailChania, GreeceTrek through mountains to a beach opening
South Aegean SeaNeighborhoodRhodes, GreeceIslands with warmer water temps for offseason swimming
Palace of KnossosMuseumHeraklion, Greece
ancient city of ApteraSightChania, Greece

Temple of Poseidon