Greece in summer

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Why visit Greece in summer?

June and July offer the best of the Greek summer: days are long and luminous, the sea reaches 24 to 26 degrees, and the famous meltemi (that northern wind sweeping across the Cyclades) brings a welcome freshness that makes every stroll a pleasure. Evenings are mild, tavernas set their tables outdoors, and dinner is served late, lulled by the song of cicadas.

It is the season of sun-ripened fruit (figs, peaches, watermelons) savoured in the shade of a plane tree on the village square. Small harbours come alive at the end of the day, fishermen return with their catch, and life takes on that slow, almost nonchalant rhythm that is the very charm of island Greece.

Our suggestions for summer

The Cyclades are in their element: the meltemi tempers the heat and sculpts skies of absolute purity. Coastal paths offer breathtaking vistas, and every village promises a gourmet pause in the shade of a vine-covered pergola.

The Ionian Islands, greener and more sheltered from the wind, seduce with their calm waters and cypress forests that descend right to the sea. Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, each island has its own temperament, yet all share that Ionian joie de vivre.

In Crete, mountain villages become havens of cool air. Here you discover terroir gastronomy, hilltop monasteries, and shaded paths winding between gorges and plateaux.

Month by month in summer

• June: The gentle entry into summer, still peaceful
• July: Luminous days, evenings on the terrace

Discover the other seasons

• Spring: Wildflowers and secret trails
• Summer: You are here
• Autumn: Harvest time, golden light and warm sea
• Winter: Plan your next trip to Greece