We are considering going to Greece for a week in late October over the kids’ break and I’m a bit stuck where to go after Athens. Was keen to go to an island but DH’s friend who used to live there said everything is shut down and water too cold to swim by then even in the more southerly islands like Crete and Rhodes. We aren’t looking for a full-on beach vacation but if we were to go to an island we’d naturally want to mix in some beach time with sightseeing, and kids would probably be disappointed if they couldn’t swim at all. And I don’t want to be stuck with hotel dinners every night.
So where else should we consider as an alternative where beaches are less of a draw and restaurants, etc. are still open? Something with a nice mix of outdoor activities, nice scenery, and historical attractions would be ideal.