Greece in July - guidance needed

[sevilla99]

My 18-year-old DD is desperate to go to Greece this summer. The earliest date we can manage is around 16th/17th July, so just before the main school holidays, but not as early as I wanted to beat the crowds. The last time I went to Greece was about 30 years ago, so I need guidance from experts, please!

1. will it be overwhelmingly hot at that time?
2. we are not looking for party islands, or wall-to-wall sunbeds and umbrellas. We'd like relatively traditional, nice beach, bit of culture. We're looking for somewhere with a bit of life, but not OTT.
3. we are thinking self-catering or B&B, to give us a bit of independence. I will not be brave enough to hire a car, so we'll need things to do locally, or good local connections. Any recommendations?! Thanks.

I think that ship sailed/plane flew for OP last year!😂…good recommendations though!

We just booked Lefkas for August 2025!

Thanks for the tips. We went to Kefalonia last summer and it ticked all our boxes. Maybe returning this year!

Ah sorry lol

Don’t apologise-you made great recommendations and thoughts are turning towards this years holidays!

I'm grateful for the suggestions. Time for planning 2024 and beyond!

We are going to Skiathos and Skopelos this year, I know it's going to be busy but hoping we won't find the crowds too much.

Have been to quit a few places in Greece but recently Kefalonia and Lefkada have been great - both more low key than a lot of places and just right for us but we are both retired now so can't comment on the appeal for a younger age group!