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“Crete is the largest and most populous island of Greece, the 89th largest island in the world, and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete is located approximately 100 km (62 mi) south of the Peloponnese, and about 300 km (190 mi)…”
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 29, 2025

The Best Time to Visit Greece—and How Long to Stay

Whether you’re looking for buzzy beaches or a quiet coastal escape, here’s the best time to visit Greece.

Island offering archaeological wonders

13 things in this story
  • Knossos PalaceAttractionPalace on the island of Crete
  • CreteSightIsland offering archaeological wonders
  • Elsewhere
  • AcropolisAttractionAthens, GreeceCultural site in Athens, perfect for hiking
  • MonastirakiNeighborhoodAthens, 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 weather
  • SantoriniSightThira, GreeceIsland known for iconic sunsets and volcanic beaches
  • MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceMainland cultural site, good for day trips
  • PeloponneseSightPatras, GreeceIt is connected to the central part of the country by the Isthmus of Corinth land bridge, which separates the Gulf of…
  • PlakaQuarterAthens, GreecePláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis,…
  • Akrotiri archaeological siteSightThira, GreeceWell-preserved Minoan ruins on Santorini
  • Mykonos Grand HotelHotelMykonos, GreeceLocated on Ayios Yiannis beach, opposite the island of Delos, this "delightful and marvelous" 2001 hotel was built on…
  • Mykonos BluHotelMykonos, GreeceΚάνουμε το ταξίδι της Ηλεκτροκίνησης πραγματικότητα, με το δίκτυο με τους πιο γρήγορους ταχυφορτιστές στην Ελλάδα!
  • OiaSightThira, Greece
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