Why you should visit Greece this winter

I’ll admit I was nervous about traveling to Greece for the first time over the winter holidays and while the country is in the midst of a major economic crisis but I was pleasantly surprised with how easy and cheap it was to get around with very little advanced planning.

 

Here’s why you should skip the summer months and visit Greece this winter:

1. No scorching hot weather.

Unlike the sweltering summer months, the winters in Greece are quite pleasant and since you will be spending most of your time outdoors visiting the archaeological sites and beautiful coastlines, why not enjoy the mild winter climate?

2. No long lines or crowded sites.

All of the typical tourist sites and museums are opened in the winter and though many close at 3pm, you never have to worry about standing in line to get your tickets and your photos won’t be full of pesky tourists.

3. You can truly experience the country like a local.

There aren’t too many tourists in the winter months so when you see a crowded bar or restaurant, you know it’s good because the customers must be locals and you can bet they’ve been there before. Plus, it’s fun to learn how another country celebrates the holiday season.

4. No need to book hotels or transportation in advance.

Aegean airlines and Ryanair have super cheap flights within Greece and between other European countries and hotel and car rental prices aren’t jacked up like they are during tourist season.

5. Greece is dependent on tourism now more than ever.

Think of it as helping out their economy.