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Are groceries expensive in Greece compared with Lithuanian prices?
Supermarket staples cost roughly 10-15 % more than in Vilnius: milk €1.50/L, bread €1.20, feta €8/kg. Island minimarkets add another 10 %. Eat like locals—buy fruit at open markets after 14:00, when prices fall by a third.
What’s the best way to buy ferry tickets between islands—online in advance or at the port?
In July–August pre-book online (Ferryhopper, Blue Star) at least a week ahead; QR code acts as boarding pass. In shoulder months you can buy at port kiosks up to an hour before sailing and sometimes get last-minute discounts.
Which historic sites in Greece are unmissable (Acropolis, Delphi, Peloponnese)?
The Acropolis & Museum, Delphi oracle ruins, Epidaurus theatre and Mycenae citadel headline the mainland. In the Peloponnese add Olympia and Monemvasia. Buy a combined “Attica Pass” (€30) for Athens highlights and arrive at opening 08:00 to beat cruise-ship crowds.
Do Greek islands offer active pursuits such as diving, wakeboarding or hiking?
Yes - Santorini caldera hikes, Naxos wind- and kite-surf schools, Kalymnos sport-climbing, Zakynthos wreck diving and Crete’s Samaria Gorge trek. Equipment hire is modern; guides speak English. Prices: PADI 2-tank €90, 90-min wakeboard lesson €60.
Which local festivals or traditional celebrations occur during the summer?
Highlights: Athens-Epidaurus Festival (June-Aug theatre), Santorini Jazz (July), Patras Carnival street party (late Aug), and Naxos Potato Festival (first Sat Sept). Most village “panigyri” saints’ days offer free live bouzouki and €2 souvlaki.
Where in Greece is best for family breaks—are some islands or regions better equipped for kids?
Naxos, Corfu, Rhodes and Crete’s north coast boast wide sandy beaches, water-parks and shallow entries. Paros and Lefkada are quieter for toddlers. Look for “Blue Flag” certification for clean water and lifeguards.
Are child-friendly dishes and kids’ menus easy to find in Greek restaurants?
Yes. Many tavernas list half-portions (μισή μερίδα) of pasta, grilled chicken or fish. Fries and Greek salad are universal. Highchairs (karekla paidikí) appear in most tourist zones; carry a travel booster for remote villages.
Which Greek dishes beyond moussaka or souvlaki deserve attention?
Order dakos barley rusk salad, gemista stuffed tomatoes, stifado cinnamon beef stew, grilled octopus with fava purée, and honey-soaked loukoumades doughnuts. Island-specific treats include Cycladic cheese kopanisti and Crete’s herb pies kalitsounia.
Can you still find authentic small tavernas rather than tourist restaurants?
Walk two streets inland from the harbour; pick places with no picture menus, paper tablecloths and carafes of house wine. Crowds of Greek families after 21:00 signal quality. Cash discounts (5 %) are common, though cards are now accepted almost everywhere.
Which months have the most pleasant sea-holiday temperatures?
Late May–mid-June and mid-September–early October offer 25-28 °C air, 22-25 °C sea, lighter Meltemi winds and 20 % lower hotel rates than July-August.
Is it worth visiting Greek islands in winter, and what weather should you expect?
December–February brings 12-17 °C days, rain showers and quiet villages. Good for hiking Crete’s south or cultural breaks in Rhodes Old Town. Ferry schedules shrink, yet domestic flights run daily. Pack a rain jacket and fleece.
Where in Greece is best for family breaks—are some islands or regions better equipped for kids?
Naxos, Corfu, Rhodes and Crete’s north coast boast wide sandy beaches, water-parks and shallow entries. Paros and Lefkada are quieter for toddlers. Look for “Blue Flag” certification for clean water and lifeguards.
Are child-friendly dishes and kids’ menus easy to find in Greek restaurants?
Yes. Many tavernas list half-portions (μισή μερίδα) of pasta, grilled chicken or fish. Fries and Greek salad are universal. Highchairs (karekla paidikí) appear in most tourist zones; carry a travel booster for remote villages.
What’s the easiest way to travel between Greek islands: ferry, fast catamaran or local flights?
For distances under 3 h, conventional ferries cost half catamarans and handle wind better. Fast SeaJets shave time on long hops (e.g., Santorini-Mykonos 2 h) but sell out early. Olympic and Sky Express flights beat an eight-hour ferry and often cost €40–60 with hand luggage.
Are small family-run guesthouses popular, or do travellers choose large hotels more often?
On islands, 70 % of rooms are in family pensions—double with balcony from €45 in May. Large resorts cluster on Rhodes, Crete and Chalkidiki. Guesthouses give personal tips, homemade jam breakfasts and flexible check-out—worth booking direct via email for a small discount.
Does Lithuania’s EU membership allow visa-free travel to Greece?
Yes. Greece is a full Schengen state. A Lithuanian passport or national ID card lets you travel, work or study without a visa; no entry card is required.
Do you need special permission to stay in Greece longer than 90 days?
EU citizens can reside without time limits, but after 90 days you must register your address at the nearest police foreigners’ bureau and obtain a simple residence certificate (βεβαίωση εγγραφής). Bring passport, two photos and proof of health insurance.