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Holidays in Greece

Islands, beaches, ruins and long lunches by the sea. Here's where to go on holiday in Greece, and the best time to visit each island.

Holidays in Greece: 4 guides

Rocky hillside covered in dry shrubs above the sea at sunset
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Crete

Pink sand beaches, a palace from the legend of the Minotaur and long sunny days.

Beach✈️ 4h7 to 14 nights££

BEST TIMEMAY–JUN, SEP–OCT

A sailing boat on calm, clear water by a small seaside village
🇬🇷 GREECE

Kefalonia

Turquoise coves, loggerhead turtles and mountain roads on Greece's largest Ionian island.

Beach✈️ 4h7 to 10 nights££

BEST TIMEJUN, SEP

Clear turquoise water in a cove between white rocks
🇬🇷 GREECE

Milos

White moon-like rocks, sea caves reached by boat and dozens of quiet beaches.

Beach✈️ 4h7 nights££

BEST TIMEJUN, SEP

A whitewashed chapel with a bell tower, lit by evening sun
🇬🇷 GREECE

Naxos

Long sandy beaches, shallow warm water and a giant marble doorway at sunset.

Beach✈️ 4h7 to 10 nights££

BEST TIMEJUN, SEP

When to go

Where's at its best in each month of the year.

January
Nowhere here is at its best.
February
Nowhere here is at its best.
March
Nowhere here is at its best.
April
Nowhere here is at its best.
July
Nowhere here is at its best.
August
Nowhere here is at its best.
October
Crete
November
Nowhere here is at its best.
December
Nowhere here is at its best.

Holidays in Greece: common questions

What is the best time to visit Greece?

June and September are best for the islands: warm sea without the peak summer heat and crowds. Crete is also good into October.

Which Greek island is best for a holiday?

Crete has the most to do, Kefalonia is green and quiet, Naxos is great for food and beaches, and Milos has some of the most unusual coastline in Greece.

How long should a holiday in Greece be?

A week is enough for one island. Crete is big enough for two weeks.

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