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 US and have experience in Latin America but this would be my first time in Greece.
Thanks for any help!
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Started by DetroitDan · 21 Mar 2026 · 297 views
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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21 Mar 2026 at 23:05
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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23 Mar 2026 at 14:10
This matches my experience. Greece is one of my favorites.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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