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I have friends who travel to Greece for months at a time and I am thinking about it. However, if I did, I would have to work at least part of the time. I have a full time job and even though I would have plenty of time to see the sites, I do have to tend to my job.

Otherwise I would only really have maybe a week to visit Greece.

Has anyone done a work/travel vacation while in Greece? I am concerned about having internet, especially in some of the remote areas. Are some places better than others in Greece for working while traveling? I know that sticking to the cities, like Thessaloniki and Athens, might be the best bet if I expect to work... but what if I wanted to go to Santorini and work from there or something like that? I have never tried it or heard of anyone who has.
 
I know, I have always been amazing by how long people are in Greece. In asking around, I realize that most people who do this have a lot of family still in Greece and they may even have their own house. But I do find people who are there for a long time without those factors so who knows. Here are some thoughts:

Accommodation
Greece has plenty of affordable options for where to stay. For low-cost options, hostels and backpacker hotels are prevalent in most cities and offer dorm-style rooms or private rooms. Airbnb is also very popular in Greece and allows you to rent an entire apartment or a private room from local hosts. If you’re looking for more upscale accommodations, hotels, B&Bs, and villas are available too.

Transportation
Greece has an excellent transportation system, and getting around the country is relatively easy especially with the bus or the metro in the bigger cities. Additionally, the ferries are an excellent way to travel between the Greek islands and provide stunning views of the Aegean Sea.

Eating
You can save money on food if you want to by shopping and doing some of your own cooking. In the smaller villages the food is delicious and a lot cheaper in the restaurants than in the cities.

Hope this helps!
 
For staying connected, cities like Athens and Thessaloniki definitely have reliable internet, but you might need to be more flexible in the islands. I found Santorini had decent options, especially if you stay in the main towns. To balance work and exploration, I made sure to pick accommodations with good Wi-Fi and set clear work hours. Also, I took some hrd corp claimable courses online to improve my skills, which was a nice way to stay productive. It’s definitely doable if you plan ahead and choose your spots wisely.
 
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I see it's been a while since this topic was discussed, but I’m curious if anyone has recent experience working remotely in Greece. Have the internet speeds improved in more remote areas, or is it still best to stick to bigger cities for reliability? Also, how are the co-working spaces lately? I’ve heard Athens has great options, but what about smaller islands?
 
Getting a Greek digital nomad visa is one option, but if you don’t qualify, you can stay for 90 days in a 180-day period on a tourist visa. Some people do visa runs to nearby countries to extend their stay, though it’s important to check the latest rules. If you're looking for remote-friendly jobs, you can View the most relevant careers for you and see which options fit your skills and lifestyle.
 
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