2Take Advantage of Outdoor Adventures

While swimming might be off the table, hiking, climbing, and nature walks are at their best during the cooler months.

Trails that are unbearable in the summer heat, like those through Samaria Gorge in Crete (open until late October), or hikes in the Peloponnese, become enjoyable in autumn and spring. For winter sports enthusiasts, Greece even has ski resorts—like Mount Parnassos near Delphi—that offer a totally different side of the country.