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Why visit
Ancient ruins, whitewashed islands and some of Europe's best food, at the cost of serious summer crowds.
Athens
Capital
10.4M
Population
EUR
Currency
Greek
Languages
May, Jun, Sept
Best months
5 cities on the map
7–14 daysWarm · Mild€80–€120/dayMay, Jun, Sept
Must see
Acropolis, AthensMeteora monasteriesNafplio and the PeloponneseSantorini or Naxos
Why go
- Unmatched density of ancient history
- Excellent, consistent food culture
- Genuinely stunning coastline and islands
Worth knowing
- Extremely crowded and expensive in July–August
- Popular islands book out months ahead in peak season
- Ferry schedules can be disrupted by weather
132K km²
Area
UTC+2
Timezone
EU memberSchengen