{"id":24384,"date":"2022-09-09T21:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T20:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=24384"},"modified":"2023-01-18T14:01:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T13:01:53","slug":"greece-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/greece-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Greece in December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s hard to picture Greece without imagining scorching summer days, postcard-perfect islands, and stunning stretches of sandy coastline. This Mediterranean destination is undoubtedly a favorite with summer holidaymakers, but it has a whole lot to offer in the winter, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like the idea of swapping your shorts and light shirts for cozy layers \u2014 and having the country\u2019s most iconic historic sites almost entirely to yourself \u2014 you\u2019ll love Greece in winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, go ahead and book that discounted off-season flight, fill your bags with comfy cardigans, and start planning your Mediterranean getaway \u2014 here are the best things to do in Greece in December. <\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/d\/greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greece <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/arthur-yeti-zoe4nviem4-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece\" class=\"wp-image-24388 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/arthur-yeti-zoe4nviem4-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/arthur-yeti-zoe4nviem4-unsplash-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/arthur-yeti-zoe4nviem4-unsplash-min-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/arthur-yeti-zoe4nviem4-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/arthur-yeti-zoe4nviem4-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&#8217;ll feel like you have Athens&#8217; most famous historic attractions all to yourself in December | \u00a9 Arthur Yeti\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore mainland Greece <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So many visitors spend an all-too-brief day or two in Athens before moving onto the islands, but winter is a fantastic time to explore mainland Greece \u2014 especially the country\u2019s modern capital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its pleasant winter weather, alluring ancient ruins, and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Athens is a destination that wows visitors year-round, December included! You can spend your time here visiting archaeological treasures, dining at renowned restaurants, and shopping at colorful street markets and chic designer shops. And if the weather takes a turn for the worse, you\u2019re never too far from a world-class museum.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Athens, you can plan day trips to historically significant destinations like Delphi or Mycenae and Epidaurus. Further north, the seaside city of Thessaloniki and the mesmerizing monasteries of Meteora are well worth a visit in winter, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/stavrialena-gontzou-G8OyUvtAxUQ-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset over the Acropolis in Athens, Greece\" class=\"wp-image-24395 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/stavrialena-gontzou-G8OyUvtAxUQ-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/stavrialena-gontzou-G8OyUvtAxUQ-unsplash-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/stavrialena-gontzou-G8OyUvtAxUQ-unsplash-min-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/stavrialena-gontzou-G8OyUvtAxUQ-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/stavrialena-gontzou-G8OyUvtAxUQ-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sunsets in Athens are just as spectacular in winter | \u00a9 Stavrialena Gontzou\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit iconic ancient sites (without the tourist hordes)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to get stellar photos of Athens\u2019 spectacular ancient ruins <em>without <\/em>any people around? If you visit in December, that\u2019s actually possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the high season sees the city\u2019s most popular attractions engulfed by a never-ending stream of people, visiting in winter is the complete opposite. This means you won\u2019t have to wait in frustrating queues or fight your way through crowds of tourists and throngs of selfie sticks to get a glimpse of the Parthenon. Enjoyable sightseeing experiences and tourist-free photos are essentially a given!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spencer-davis-ilQmlVIMN4c-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24394 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spencer-davis-ilQmlVIMN4c-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spencer-davis-ilQmlVIMN4c-unsplash-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spencer-davis-ilQmlVIMN4c-unsplash-min-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spencer-davis-ilQmlVIMN4c-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spencer-davis-ilQmlVIMN4c-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seeing the Parthenon without the crowds is one advantage of visiting Greece in December | \u00a9 Spencer Davis\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fill up on hearty Greek winter staples <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of visiting Greece in winter? You can try a range of traditional dishes you wouldn\u2019t usually find in the summertime. Much like the country\u2019s most celebrated foods, Greece\u2019s hearty winter staples are fresh, delicious, and big on flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your Greek comfort food fix with lahanodolmades (stuffed cabbage leaves served with an egg and lemon sauce), fasolada (bean soup), or giouvarlakia (meatball soup featuring a creamy egg-lemon sauce). Then, wash it all down with the Greek equivalent of mulled wine \u2014&nbsp;AKA rakomelo, a potent drink made with a mix of raki, spices, and honey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/free-to-use-sounds-ZH9HNlA5MJE-unsplash-min-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding a container with traditional Greek sweets in Athens\" class=\"wp-image-24391 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/free-to-use-sounds-ZH9HNlA5MJE-unsplash-min-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/free-to-use-sounds-ZH9HNlA5MJE-unsplash-min-900x601.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/free-to-use-sounds-ZH9HNlA5MJE-unsplash-min-434x290.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/free-to-use-sounds-ZH9HNlA5MJE-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/free-to-use-sounds-ZH9HNlA5MJE-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bakeries in Greece are filled with delicious sweet treats in December | \u00a9 Free To Use Sounds\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/2-weeks-greece-every-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 Weeks in Greece For Every Budget<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See a different side of the Greek Islands <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all seen photos of the <a href=\"\/v\/islands-greek-islands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Greek Islands (opens in a new tab)\">Greek Islands<\/a> in the height of summer: the sun is always shining, the whitewashed villages are always swoon-worthy, and the beaches always look impossibly idyllic. That\u2019s not <em>quite<\/em> what the Greek Islands look like in December, but they\u2019re still spectacular nonetheless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019ll be cooler, windier, and much, much quieter compared to the summer months, but if your perfect holiday involves loads of walking and hiking by day and cozying up to a good book and a glass of wine by night, you might just fall in love with the Greek Islands in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Larger islands like Crete, Rhodes, and Corfu are great options for a Greece winter getaway since they\u2019re more likely to retain some life throughout the off-season months. If you\u2019re hoping for sunny weather and pleasant temperatures, Crete is probably your best bet; winters are warmer here due to its southerly location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/matthijs-waanders-ZwueVPLIQ7A-unsplash-min-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"A village on the island of Rhodes, Greece\" class=\"wp-image-24393 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/matthijs-waanders-ZwueVPLIQ7A-unsplash-min-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/matthijs-waanders-ZwueVPLIQ7A-unsplash-min-900x676.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/matthijs-waanders-ZwueVPLIQ7A-unsplash-min-434x326.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/matthijs-waanders-ZwueVPLIQ7A-unsplash-min-868x652.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/matthijs-waanders-ZwueVPLIQ7A-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/769;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Larger islands like Rhodes and Crete are great options if you&#8217;re visiting Greece in winter | \u00a9 Matthijs Waanders\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get into the festive spirit, Greek style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting Greece near the Christmas holidays, you\u2019re in for a treat! Cities across the mainland and the islands will be decked out in dazzling decorations, but Athens is an especially festive destination during the most wonderful time of the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get into the holiday spirit in Greece\u2019s capital, admire the giant Christmas tree in Syntagma Square, visit one of the city\u2019s many ice skating rinks, or grab a hot chocolate at Little Kook, a cafe in Psyrri that looks like a Christmas fairy-tale come to life in December.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the sightseeing and festive fun will probably leave you feeling peckish, so head to the nearest bakery to fill up on traditional Greek holiday sweets. Melomakarona (biscuits flavored with honey, cinnamon, orange, and clove) and kourabiedes (buttery shortbread-type biscuits coated in powdered sugar) are two of the most popular desserts \u2014 and they\u2019re both delightfully delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4220410854_107fcc4690_o-min-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas tree in a square in Athens, Greece\" class=\"wp-image-24386 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4220410854_107fcc4690_o-min-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4220410854_107fcc4690_o-min-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4220410854_107fcc4690_o-min-434x288.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4220410854_107fcc4690_o-min-868x576.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4220410854_107fcc4690_o-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/680;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s easy to get into the holiday spirit in Athens | \u00a9 Wahid Raziullah\/Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hit the slopes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece is synonymous with sun, sea, and sand, but a large portion of the country is mountainous \u2014 which means it\u2019s also a great destination for a ski holiday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find top-quality ski facilities throughout Central and <a aria-label=\"Northern Greece (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/v\/region-northern-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Greece<\/a>, but Parnassos Ski Resort \u2014 located two hours north of Athens and near Delphi \u2014\u00a0is a favorite among winter enthusiasts. The resort offers an impressive network of cross-country trails, 13 lifts, and more than 20 ski runs for all abilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jason-blackeye-bzJjHwdzBsA-unsplash-min-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"Two people in a chairlift at Parnassos Ski Resort in Greece\" class=\"wp-image-24392 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jason-blackeye-bzJjHwdzBsA-unsplash-min-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jason-blackeye-bzJjHwdzBsA-unsplash-min-900x593.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jason-blackeye-bzJjHwdzBsA-unsplash-min-434x286.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jason-blackeye-bzJjHwdzBsA-unsplash-min-868x571.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jason-blackeye-bzJjHwdzBsA-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/674;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greece is also a great destination for a ski holiday  | \u00a9 Jason Blackeye\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/get-excited-for-a-trip-to-greece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Simple Ways to Get Excited for a Trip to Greece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visiting Greece in December: A few things to keep in mind <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Traveling between the Greek Islands can be trickier in the winter due to reduced ferry services.<\/strong> To avoid any hassle or disappointment, consider sticking to one island rather than island-hopping between two or three.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finding accommodations on the islands can be tricky, too. <\/strong>Many hotels shut down over winter, so be sure to reserve your accommodations in advance (and double-check the heating situation before booking).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Athens\u2019 archaeological sites have shorter opening hours in winter. <\/strong>Some of the major attractions may close as early as 3 PM in the off-season, so be sure to plan your sightseeing accordingly.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pack warm layers. <\/strong>The winter weather is typically mild in Greece, but it\u2019s also changeable. Windy, rainy (and sometimes even snowy) conditions are possible, so remember to pack for all seasons.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep your expectations in check. <\/strong>If you\u2019re hoping to sunbathe and hit all the hottest restaurants and nightlife spots in the Greek Islands in December, you\u2019ll likely end up disappointed. If, on the other hand, you\u2019re prepared for finicky weather, and you\u2019re keen to get a glimpse of authentic Greek life when the tourists have dispersed, you\u2019ll have a fabulous time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting the most out of your trip but with lesser crowds has seldom been more true than in Greece! 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