Condé Nast TravelerSep 29, 2025The Best Time to Visit Greece—and How Long to StayWhether you’re looking for buzzy beaches or a quiet coastal escape, here’s the best time to visit Greece.13 things in this storyKnossos PalaceSightPalace on the island of CreteCreteSightIsland offering archaeological wondersElsewhereAcropolisAttractionAthens, GreeceCultural site in Athens, perfect for hikingMonastirakiNeighborhoodAthens, GreeceThe area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in…Temple of Apollo at DelphiSightDelphi, GreeceCultural site, best visited in cooler weatherSantoriniSightThira, GreeceIsland known for iconic sunsets and volcanic beachesMeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceMainland cultural site, good for day tripsAkrotiri archaeological siteSightThira, GreeceWell-preserved Minoan ruins on SantoriniPeloponneseSightPatras, GreecePlakaNeighborhoodAthens, GreeceOiaSightThira, GreeceMykonos Grand HotelHotelMykonos, GreeceMykonos BluHotelMykonos, GreeceRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →