Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 11:36     Subject: Greece in the winter
I went to Greece in the late winter and it was just not very nice - rainy and cool.

The best part of Greece are the islands - save it for spring, summer or fall when it's warm and sunny.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 10:44     Subject: Re:Greece in the winter
Anonymous wrote:The real issue is that no visit to Greece is complete without visiting at least one island, and most of them are shut up pretty tight during the off season. Obviously people live on the island, but they're not set up to handle visitors then, and most of their charms would not be on display in cold weather.

I'm sure Crete is open and that Santorini is as charming in cold weather.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 10:43     Subject: Greece in the winter
It's even better. You get the winter food. You might also get cold wind and rain, but honestly I prefer that than dangerous heat and wildfires.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 10:35     Subject: Greece in the winter
Anonymous wrote:Is it dumb to go there in the winter? My teens have never been so worried that it won’t feel like the real experience but could also be fun.


Better in October...
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 10:07     Subject: Greece in the winter
Anonymous wrote:Went in February. It was a whole lot more pleasant than dc in February and one day in Athens I wore shorts and a tshirt.


Me again. Lesvos had museums open. Many restaurants were closed but we found enough.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 09:34     Subject: Greece in the winter
The Brits/Russians won't be there, so the stuff that caters to them won't be open. But it will be cheaper, historical sites will be open and there will still be great restaurants.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 08:51     Subject: Greece in the winter
https://www.greece-is.com/top-10-places-to-visit-in-greece-in-the-winter/
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 08:46     Subject: Re:Greece in the winter
The real issue is that no visit to Greece is complete without visiting at least one island, and most of them are shut up pretty tight during the off season. Obviously people live on the island, but they're not set up to handle visitors then, and most of their charms would not be on display in cold weather.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 08:45     Subject: Greece in the winter
Went in February. It was a whole lot more pleasant than dc in February and one day in Athens I wore shorts and a tshirt.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 08:44     Subject: Greece in the winter
“Real experience” - umm, the people who live there continue to run their actual society all year long …
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2023 08:43     Subject: Greece in the winter
Is it dumb to go there in the winter? My teens have never been so worried that it won’t feel like the real experience but could also be fun.