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 storySantoriniSightIsland known for iconic sunsets and volcanic beachesAkrotiri archaeological siteSightWell-preserved Minoan ruins on SantoriniOiaSightElsewhereAcropolisAttractionAthens, 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 weatherKnossos PalaceSightHeraklion, GreecePalace on the island of CreteMeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceMainland cultural site, good for day tripsCreteSightHeraklion, GreeceIsland offering archaeological wondersPeloponneseSightPatras, GreecePlakaNeighborhoodAthens, GreeceMykonos Grand HotelHotelMykonos, GreeceMykonos BluHotelMykonos, GreeceRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →