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d_kakavouli

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I think I am going to end up in Greece through Christmas to visit some people.

I am thinking I want to go skiing!

Where is it that Greeks typically go skiing. I know that there are some places to go, but I want to go where it is the most popular.

Also, are there any Christmas markets?
 
d_kakavouli said:
I think I am going to end up in Greece through Christmas to visit some people.

I am thinking I want to go skiing!

Where is it that Greeks typically go skiing. I know that there are some places to go, but I want to go where it is the most popular.

Also, are there any Christmas markets?
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There are markets as far as I know in Corfu, Thessaloniki, Chania in Crete, and Athens off the top of my head.

There are also some ski areas in - Olympus, Parnassus, and Kalavrita - I think there might be more.
 
For Crete winter travel, having a rental car helps tons. I used https://www.cretarent.gr—really smooth process and got to explore cosy villages and quiet beaches.
 
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