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Stories from February 2026

Everything published on this guide that month.

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The Best Time to Visit Greece: A Season-by-Season Guide

How Greece's weather, crowds, sea temperatures and island opening seasons change through the year, and which months suit which kind of trip.

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Best Beaches in Crete: West, South and East Coast Picks with Access Tips

A coast-by-coast guide to Crete's best-known beaches, from Balos and Elafonisi to Preveli, Vai and Chrissi, with how to reach each one and what to expect when you get there.

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How to Get to the Greek Islands: Ferries vs Flights by Island Group

Which Athens port or airport serves each Greek island group, and when a ferry or a flight is the better choice.

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7-Day Crete Itinerary: Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion and the East by Car

A realistic one-week driving route across Crete from Chania to Elounda, with Balos or Samaria, Rethymno, Knossos, Spinalonga and the planning details that make it work.

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Santorini's Quieter Villages: Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio and Beyond Oia

Where to go in Santorini once you have seen Fira and Oia: the inland villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio and Finikia, the wine country, Akrotiri and practical tips for avoiding the crowds.

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Chania's Venetian Harbor: What to See and How to Visit

What to see around Chania's Venetian harbor, from the lighthouse and the old shipyards to the quarters behind the waterfront, with practical tips.

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