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Snow has struck Greece! This is a rare but beautiful occurrence (I'm sure its not as beautiful for the residents who aren't prepared with shovels). These pictures are stunning, I have no words! I wish to visit Greece during the winter very soon but I can't seem to avoid spending my entire summer at the beach in Greece! Has anyone visited Greece during the winter? What is it like, I would love to hear everyones experience :)

 
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francescool said:
Snow has struck Greece! This is a rare but beautiful occurrence (I'm sure its not as beautiful for the residents who aren't prepared with shovels). These pictures are stunning, I have no words! I wish to visit Greece during the winter very soon but I can't seem to avoid spending my entire summer at the beach in Greece! Has anyone visited Greece during the winter? What is it like, I would love to hear everyones experience :)

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That is crazy to see! As someone who lives in Boston, MA I would expect to see that here, but snow in Mykonos is just not natural! LOL! ?? ?? ??
 
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My friends gorgeous adopted young one with her sister playing in snow outside her home!Screenshot_2022-01-25-14-48-27-351_com.viber.voip.jpg
 
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Woooooow, this is insane! Thanks for posting Hash!
 
Here is a video of the beaches ???

 
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I definitely don't associate snow in Greece. I go to Greece for the sunshine LOL - so crazy to see snow on the streets of Greece. Even though I know it can happen, it throws me off a bit when I see it.
 
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