You’ve been dreaming about it, planning for it, and finally, the time has come: You’re ready to travel to Greece! Let’s be honest, the world has gone through many changes (no thanks Covid) in the last few years, but people want to travel now more than ever before (me included). And guess what? Young or old, everyone is looking to combine adventure outdoors with mindfulness, and yes, Greece is the perfect place to do just that.
Why is Greece still one of the best places to visit in 2025 (and always)? In addition to its timeless beauty and warm hospitality, Greece is blessed with at least 300 days of sunshine a year and enjoys very mild weather for most of the year, which explains why the Greeks do almost everything outdoors. Yes, you’ll see most of us sitting outside in January and February sipping our coffee, indulging in our beloved meze, and even swimming!
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14 Fun Things to Do Outdoors in Greece
- Hiking
- Golf
- Swimming
- Sailing (rent a boat with family or friends only)
- Water sports
- Visit archaeological sites: Greece will be organizing dozens of outdoor cultural events to be held at archeological sites and in museum yards
- Have a picnic on the beach
- Make your own food
- Stay at an eco-hotel
- Island hopping
- rent a car or camper and go on a road trip
- rock climbing in Leonidio or Meteora
- mushroom hunting in Grevena and Nymphaio
- wine tasting in Amyntaio and in Arcadia
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Greece Travel Tips
- come to Greece by train or car
- go camping (you can rent a camper or trailer and campsites also rent tents and trailers on site)
- rent a room on a smaller Greek island for a non-touristy experience
- stay in one place – no need to visit lots of destinations. Stay put and chill out
- go to a smaller hard-to-get-to islands
- travel to a Greek mountain destination instead
- come to Greece off season – the best time of the year for me… you get the best in terms of weather, light, crowds, prices. Best bet? Late September, October and early November
- do your own thing
- go biking – rent a bike and explore
- go to an open-air cinema (therino cinema) – Greeks’ favorite summer pastime. Drinks and food are always available
- wake up earlier, do things earlier: the best secret of all, particularly for popular islands like Mykonos and Santorini – you get to experience a totally different world
- visit a lesser known and less touristy mainland destination
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On the road again…
✓ On the road again… before you travel to Greece make sure to check this post which includes useful tips and important Greek words that will make your trip perfect!
✓ Indulge in… Greek food! Vegan or vegetarian, eating out, Greek wine, Greek sweets, Greek appetizers, coffee, the good life!
✓ Settle down…
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✓ Don’t forget to buy… the best Greek products, of course! Kalamata olives, cheese, olive oil, homemade soap, pasteli sweets and spoon sweets, and Greek honey.
✓ Truth or dare… sometimes more is less. Don’t try to do all the Greek islands at once. Pick one or two and enjoy!
✓ Song & Dance… Make sure to go to one of the popular (and legendary) open-air “panegyria” and be prepared to dance to your heart’s content! Ask the locals. The largest events are held around the 15th of August marking the Assumption of the Virgin Mary holiday (Panagias).
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♫ I end today’s post with a song to set the mood: “Everything’s Like Summer” or “Ola Moiazoun Kalokeri” by Greek pop band Melisses & Greece’s Eurovision winner Helena Paparizou at the MAD Music Awards: Greece’s sexy summer is here virus or not. Enjoy!
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