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I understand that many places in Greece sort of shut down outside of the peak tourist season - but I do know that people still live in these places year round. I want to go to Greece to Athens (I know Athens is fine) and maybe a few other places throughout Greece. I have never been to Greece off peak.

Where should I go? What's it like?
 
kcixcy said:
I understand that many places in Greece sort of shut down outside of the peak tourist season - but I do know that people still live in these places year round. I want to go to Greece to Athens (I know Athens is fine) and maybe a few other places throughout Greece. I have never been to Greece off peak.

Where should I go? What's it like?
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I have never been to Greece off-peak by my gut is to stick to going to cities like Athens and Thessaloniki. Maybe someone who knows can chime in!
 
Off-season is awesome—fewer crowds and better prices. I rented from https://www.cretarent.gr during winter in Crete, and they were super flexible and helpful!
 
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