Greece Packing List – A Locals Expert Tips On What To Pack For Greece

Last Updated on May 2, 2024 by Tia

My Greece packing list is all you need to have for your Greek travels!

It isn’t difficult to pack lighter and smarter, you just need to know the way.

Keep reading if you want a local’s guide on what to pack for Greece so you can spend more time daydreaming about island hopping in Greece than packing a bag!

Before you start packing, you’ll probably want to see what Greece is all about and collect info on budget, climate, currency, and customs. My Greece tips guide is packed with just that!

Additionally, if you are planning on traveling with hand luggage only, then check out the Carry On packing list with my best tips for fitting everything in a small bag only.

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Autumn/ Spring Packing List

Traveling in Greece during Autumn is really pretty! The weather is usually warm enough for a light jacket with a thin top underneath, although the evenings certainly pack a punch!

You will definitely need a jacket, and I advise you to carry it with you at all times!

The whole of Greece, but especially the Greek Islands comes alive in the summer so I can’t lie and tell you not to visit in the summer! (Unless you are a photographer wanting uninterrupted breathtaking views that is)

But the cities are all beautiful during Spring and Autumn and it’s business as usual during that time.

Athens and Thessaloniki are fantastic options and you can drive to Chalkidiki from Thessaloniki (about an hour’s drive)

Greece Packing List – Clothes and Shoes

• Jeans and leggings
• A maxi dress or skirt you can wear with chunkier shoes
• Trainers ( sneakers)
• A scarf
• Sleeveless t-shirts or vests and crop tops
• Thin layers you can use to layer up
• A cardigan or denim jacket
• A heavier jacket for the chilly evenings
• High or flat Heeled Boots for high-end restaurants and bars

Toiletries, Accessories and everything in between!

• Firstly, a handy travel jewelry box for all your essentials is key! I rave about this in all my posts, because it’s just so good!

• Secondly, a universal Travel Adapter is a no brainer for any smart traveler!

• An umbrella for those unpredictable downpours!
• Plastic Free Cotton Buds. Yeap you heard me! The world’s first plastic-free and reusable cotton swabs are here and I am beyond excited! Just ONE of these eco-friendly swabs replaces over 1000 cotton swabs that end up in our oceans! They come in gorgeous colors, are durable, and super easy to clean! Take the pledge today and be part of the revolution.

• No Greece packing list is complete without a good quality backpack. A backpack makes carrying your essentials, umbrella, and extra layers easy on your back. Furthermore, it frees up your hands so you can take videos and pictures freely!

• Medicine bag. Honestly, there’s nothing worse than being sick abroad and not finding a pharmacy in time!
• Packing cubes. I haven’t stopped going on and on about packing cubes since I received my own. Honestly, how did I ever pack without packing cubes? An ingenious product that helps you pack more, keep things utterly organized, and smell and crease-free. Take my money!

Summer In Greece Packing List

Traveling to Greece during the summer is a dream come true! People living in countries with a colder climate will definitely feel the heat though.

Temperatures in June, July, and August can go as high as 40 degrees and the climate is super dry and often humid, especially in the Greek Islands.

But trust me when I tell you; you will be too busy falling in love with Greece to care about being hot!

Summer Greece Packing List – Clothes and Shoes

• Mix-and-match bikinis and bathing suits are a must for any Greece packing list. This is especially true for islands boasting paradisical beaches like the Island of Milos in the Cyclades
• A pashmina for various reasons! You can use it to cover up at the beach and to visit the many Greek churches you will encounter. Furthermore, it is a light cover-up option for breezy nights.

• A lace beach cover-up is a multitask item you will use time and time again. Perfect for arriving and lunching in the beautiful beach clubs of Mykonos – and you can wear it over shorts or a dress for the evening too!

• Flip Flops and Sandals
• A jumpsuit for summer evenings
• Shorts – you will practically live in those so no Greece packing list can be without! Alternatively, pack a few light and airy summer dresses – I prefer those!
• Cute little skirts and crop tops sets that you can dress up or down

Toiletries and essentials

• Sunblock – an absolute necessity! Very intense sun such as the one in Greece can cause skin irritations you didn’t even know you had! This is why I swear by the Piz Buin Sun Allergy range – hands down the most effective sun lotion I have used. I haven’t had a single skin rash since. To top it off, my skin is kept moisturized to perfection eliminating peeling and my tan lasts longer!

• Packing cubes to make your Greece packing list a very easy affair.
• Including a travel adapter is probably the first thing to go in your luggage! As mentioned in my Greece Tips article, Greece uses type C and type F sockets, so you will likely need an adapter.
• travel jewelry box to store all your valuables safely and oh-so-stylish!
• A hat to protect from heatstroke!
• Mosquito repellent – if you value your life! I end up looking like A dalmatian puppy everywhere I go- mosquitos eat me alive!
• Good quality sunglasses to protect from the sun. I know you can get cheap glasses for the cost of a coffee but those don’t protect your eyes from the harmful sun rays.
• Mini containers to pack all essentials in a small form so you can only travel with a cabin bag if you so choose!
• Consider packing a Waterproof phone case as there is too much fun to be had in the water in Greece! Snorkeling, boat rides, and secluded caves are all begging to be photographed. This case makes sure your phone is kept dry and safe – no matter the circumstances!

Thank you for reading through my Greece packing list. Where and when will you be traveling? What are the must-have items when you pack?

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