Thank you for this. A lot of travel advice on Greece assumes summer travel and that everybody's interested in swimming/lounging in the beach, ignoring travelers who're rather interested in cultural sights and gastronomy and don't care for the beach.
I am so glad you enjoyed, and I also agree. I have a few videos on the cultural, ancient sites in Greece, but they do tend to do less well than the beaches!! It is a pity.
Thank you, and thank you for commenting, glad you enjoyed, It is amazing how many people assume the Islands etc are open all year round, but then I guess why would people think otherwise, and as you say, the Greek People and Culture are always welcoming.
Brilliant video 👏🏻. We are looking to fly over in October as we are fascinated to see it out of season so this was very helpful. My parents want to purchase a place near Nafplio to live after just one holiday in May! The wonderful Greeks and beautiful Greece certainly have that impact. Keep up the great work.
My wife and I moved to Nafplio 2 years ago and we love it. If you need any help with buying a property we can put you in touch with professionals such as realtor, lawyer and notary public. Cheers
@@frankdaneluzzi3503 that's great, and thank you! It's a big move for my parents and we will be following shortly afterwards... so please do give us any insights and advice, I'd be very grateful. 🙌
The "winter season" for ferries is from 1 November till 31 March. Yes, there are less ferries and nearly no highspeed ferries. But even in winter there are daily ferries to the islands. Not to all of them but still to a lot.
Yes, but there is a significantly reduced timetable and virtually no ferries between islands, unlike the summer. the key I think is ferries between the islands - Santorini to Naxos or Crete for example.
I’m planning to either visit Santorini in October or December. Would December be a good option? I’m not interested in swimming I’m more intrigued about the views.
The views are always there!! December the weather may be a bit hit and miss, Early October ill be perhaps the best time of year to visit, but it will be quiet, you probably only need a night or 2 there though!
The views will be there, there are always a couple of hotels that stay open, but most tourist facilities will likely be closed. For some people this can be the best time of year to visit, no crowds, but be cautious of the ferry timetable, and storms, ferries may be infrequent and subject to cancellation. Athens will be fab, as an alternative to Santorini consider the Peloponnese perhaps.
This was such a great video that we booked a trip for this February! Thank you for making it. We are doing what you suggested and focusing on Athens and the Peloponnese region. With Hydra being a larger island, do you think it is worth visiting it during our 10-day trip or should we stick to the mainland?
I am Glad you enjoyed. You will have a great time. Hydra has a very small population I am afraid, and in February this may only be 1000 people, I do not think there will be anything open. That said it is beautiful, but you will be much better off with Athens and the Peloponnese, Nafplio, Kalamata, and the ancient sites.
hi andrew, thnx for the amazing video...planning an 8 day trip to greece in first half of december...5 days athens and 3 days santorini...what are your views?
As long as you realise most of Santorini will be closed then you will have the views to yourself! Ferries will be limited though, maybe a couple a week, and at the mercy of the weather, can be the best time to visit though too! 5 days in Athens is fine. Maybe use a trip one day to Corinth or similar outside Athens- enjoy!
Your videos are impressive and superbly edited, truly deserving more views. A constructive suggestion: your thumbnails could be more enticing. Ideally, your thumbnails should avoid using words. However, if you must, keep it to a bare minimum, like just a couple words. Remember, the right thumbnail can bridge the gap between hundreds and hundreds of thousands of views.
Thank you, I am glad you enjoy my videos! I am definitely not a graphic designer, so I will look at what I can improve, I try to keep a design style through my thumbnails, and use the blue and yellow as I see these as 'summer colours' but appreciate your thoughts. Any more gratefully received!
There will be something but they will likely be very limited, maybe a couple a week, and risk of the weather. Be aware 6th January is a national holiday in Greece.
Hi . I am from India. What about early November. Is it good to visit Greece at that time of the year? And also let me how would be tge weather at that time
November is good, as long as you are interested in Athens and the mainland, Peloponnese, history etc. I would not go to the islands at this time, most will be basically closed. It is a great time to explore though, Athens, the Archaeological sites etc. they are half price in the winter, it is cooler and quieter, but Athens is fully open. The weather will be ok, maybe high teens as a temperature. there could be a little rain.
Hi Frank, I am thinking of coming to Nafplio tomorrow, Friday, I want to film a vid nearby, and I also have to finish a vid I am currently doing on Nafplio. Are you flexible? how about we meet by the black rock in Syntagma at 2pm? grab a coffee?
