Mistakes American Tourists Make in Greece - Don't Do This in Greece!

Are you heading to the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Santorini or Crete? Perhaps you are visiting family in Athens or Nafplio? Just want to enjoy the beaches and the gyros? Well Greece has a lot for travelers and travelers sometimes make mistakes when they travel. Here we go through some of the common mistakes that travelers and tourists to Greece make, so you can learn and not make those mistakes when you travel.
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[teiher]

There is only one big mistake you can do : Act as if Greece is a theme park and Greeks are all employees. All other mistakes are small and can be corrected by making some new greek friends and exploring.

[johnnymartinjohansen]

Mistgake #1:
Not eating "everywhere"

Seriously, I've been to over 50 countries around the world. There s NO PLACE like Greece when it comes to food. It's ALWAYS superb, NEVER miss the opportunity to eat everywhere, you will never regret it. :)

Btw, I was invited to a wedding on Crete. It was the most fun I've ever had in any vacation. If you get the opportunity, DO NOT miss it :)

[katsaplias]

There is one old saying...With 10K euros you can go to Naxos island for 2 months, you can go to Ikaria island for 2 years or for a coffee to Mykonos/Santorini.:p

[MC-buez]

The most important thing to remember is that Greece has a history that goes back thousands of years so there is plenty to see, most important avoid the tourist season, go in May or September.

[dennismyl]

Such a small country on the map but so massive when being there. I can't believe it, it's my 6th time there and in not even half way through. It's an awesome place.

[cmvjlsi]

My first meal in Greece was at a huge truck gas stop. They had a small buffet; it was only of the best meals I've ever eaten. Definitely always go to small towns.

[cbfranke]

I learned about the Greek coffee at a Greek Festival in St Louis at Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and I bought a coffee & pastry and the nice Γιαγιά warned me not to drink the sediment at the bottom of the cup.

[elinars]

I rented a car in Greece, and it is one of my favourite countries to drive around. No problem with other drivers or anything like that at all.

[andybaker]

Oh God, please don't let Americans know there are places in Greece other than Athens, Mykonos and Santorini!

[alexandroskostalas]

Two additional mistakes, first ouzo, tourists fail to understand the strength and then they get a very bad hangover. There is a reason it's served in a small glass! Secondly failure to check if the accommodation is air conditioned and which areas are covered. Celling fans are common for bedrooms in greece, if you visit during july or august maybe double check that there is an AC unit.

[TheOffertonhatter]

I have been to Greece several times, and you are correct that it is not just Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Ironically of those three I have only been to Athens. Instead I have been to several of the the islands (8 I think at last count) and the all have their own character, yet they have one thing in common, and that is their beauty.

[Rayver]

Hmm no you’re wrong about the white buildings and blue domes, it can be found all over the Cyclades islands, so Paros, Naxos … have the same architecture, it’s not just Santorini.
But yes outside of the Cyclades it’s a different architecture

[Pete]

@WoltersWorld
My parents are from Chios and not many people heard of Chios. But, Chios is a great island to visit if people want to relax, do lowkey activities such as hiking in nature, visiting many historic villages, historic buildings, and so many more. Chios is well known for its nature and Mastic or as we called it mastika. Chios is the only island in Greece and in the world that grows it. So, book your tickets to Chios and you will be amazed!

[jr_]

I live here in Greece. The other mistake people make is only visiting in the summer! Greece is *amazing* all year round - come in autumn, winter and spring too! They have beautiful ski resorts (Kalavryta, Metsovo, Arachova...), for a fraction of the price of the Alps... hiking in beautiful forests, swimming in lakes... and you'll hardly see any other foreign tourists here.

[pianocrisante]

Greece is affordable from a tourist point of view. But the locals have to watch every penny carefully. 02:13

[taxos]

Hi. So, white buildings and blue domes are not in Santorini exclusively, but in Cyclades in general. A universal tip for tourists is when you go to a place, ask the locals where to eat local food. If you go to a tavern and see locals sit, if you see only tourists leave.

[akissfantos]

Hi Greece is paradise nature from North to South to East. To West one needs many lives to see the beauty. Of this country mainland and the Greek islands is such a beautiful GIFT to YOUR EYES AND SOUL BEAUTY EVERYWHERE

[Natalie_Explores]

Just went to athens and corfu and i fell in love with Greece. So safe, so beautiful. I cant wait to go back one day and explore nore

[pianocrisante]

Greece is an Orthodox country. So there is a certain level of conservativeness. But even in the Vatican you may be refused entry if you’re not dressed up appropriately. 07:56.

[sarseer]

It’s Ariel from The Urbanist @ 20:34!…his series on Athens was incredible!❤
Great and very useful information Mark! Can’t wait to go this summer!🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷