Greece Holiday Packing List

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✅ Essentials Checklist

✓Passport (UK citizens can use passport or national ID for EU travel — check current rules post-Brexit)
✓GHIC card for state medical cover in Greece
✓Travel insurance
✓Sunscreen SPF50 ↗+ — Greek summer sun is intense
✓Swimwear × 2–3
✓Sun hat and sunglasses
✓Comfortable walking shoes for archaeological sites (uneven ancient stone — not the place for sandals)
✓Light breathable clothing
✓Modest cover-up for churches and monasteries (shoulders and knees covered)
✓Reusable water bottle
✓Cash in Euros — smaller islands and local tavernas often cash only

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👕 Clothing Checklist

→Swimwear × 2–3
→Light summer dresses, shirts or shorts
→Cover-up or sarong for walking between beach and town
→One smarter outfit for evening taverna dining
→Comfortable sandals
→Walking shoes for ruins and cobbled streets
→Sun hat
→Sunglasses

⭐ Nice to Have

○Waterproof sandals (island boat trips, slippery harbour stairs)
○Underwater camera for snorkelling
○Anti-blister plasters (ancient sites involve a lot of walking on hard stone)
○Foldable tote for market shopping
○Small rucksack for island hiking

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Greek island should I visit?

Santorini for the iconic blue-dome views and caldera sunsets — but it's crowded and expensive. Mykonos for nightlife and beaches. Crete for a full mix of beaches, mountains, food and archaeology (it's big enough for a week alone). Corfu for lush greenery and British-friendly infrastructure. Rhodes for medieval history plus beaches. Naxos and Paros for less-touristy Cycladic charm.

Is Greece expensive?

Increasingly so — particularly Mykonos and Santorini which now rival Paris for restaurant prices. Crete, Rhodes and the Ionian Islands are significantly more affordable. Island-hopping inflates costs. Greece's taverna culture means eating well for a reasonable price is still possible if you eat where locals eat rather than in tourist-facing restaurants.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Greece?

No — UK citizens can visit Greece (and the broader Schengen area) for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. From 2025, ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will require UK and other non-EU visitors to pre-register online before entering the Schengen area — it's an online process similar to ESTA, not a visa.

Check the weather and best time to visit before you finalise your Greece Holiday packing list — and see country facts and travel info for entry requirements and local tips.

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