Planning my first trip to Greece in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the UK and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in Greece.
Thanks for any help!
Best areas in Greece
Started by PattayaDave · 1 Mar 2026 · 1543 views
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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3 Mar 2026 at 17:51
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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