Vacation rentals in Greece.

The classic season runs from late April to early October. July and August are hottest, busiest and priciest, ideal if you want full-swing island life and guaranteed beach weather. Many travellers prefer late May to June or September, when the sea is warm, days are long and villages are calmer. Spring and autumn suit the mainland, archaeology and hiking, while winter is very quiet on the islands with reduced ferries and many seasonal rentals closed.

It depends on the holiday you want. The Cyclades (Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos) give you iconic scenery and island-hopping; Crete offers mountains, gorges, beaches and history in one large island; the Dodecanese (Rhodes, Kos) add medieval towns and a long warm season; the greener Ionian islands (Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos) suit lush landscapes and family beaches; the Peloponnese pairs ancient sites with dramatic coast; Halkidiki is an easy northern beach base; and Athens is the natural start and ferry hub.

Most island trips combine flights and ferries. Athens, Thessaloniki and several islands have airports, and a dense ferry network links the islands to Piraeus and to each other, especially in summer. Island-hopping in the Cyclades is popular, but ferry schedules thin out sharply outside the main season and can be affected by weather, so build in buffer time. On larger islands like Crete and the Peloponnese mainland, hiring a car gives you the most freedom to reach villages and beaches.

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