Greece Holidays in July

Temperatures in July are at their highest across the mainland and islands, so location choice affects how comfortable each day feels.

• Athens: Athens is among the hottest places in Greece during July, with the city centre and the rocky Acropolis holding heat well into the evening. We recommend visiting the Acropolis at opening time and resting in the shaded Plaka district during the afternoon. Attractions are busiest mid-morning, so an early start gives you cooler conditions and shorter queues for sightseeing. It is exactly the brief our Athens holidays deals are built around.
• Rethymno: Rethymno, on Crete's north coast, is one of the island's warmest-feeling July spots, yet its Venetian old town keeps the heat at bay with narrow, shaded lanes and sea breezes drifting in from the harbour. The Fortezza fortress offers a sunny climb, so aim for the early morning, then retreat to the cooler cafes and courtyards for the afternoon. It is exactly the brief our Crete holidays deals are built around.
• Rhodes Old Town: Rhodes is hot and dry in July, and the medieval walls of the Old Town reflect sunlight across its stone streets. Its resort beaches at Faliraki are a few kilometres from the old town and offer more open sun, so you can choose between shade and sea depending on the day. Planning sightseeing for early morning and beach time for the afternoon suits most visitors well. It is exactly the brief our Rhodes holidays deals are built around.
• Corfu's north: Corfu's greenery gives it a slightly softer July climate than the drier Cyclades, with breezes and cooler shade under olive and cypress trees. Its sheltered bays on the east coast are generally calmer for swimming in high summer. Heat is still considerable, so we advise building shady breaks into your day. It is exactly the brief our Corfu holidays deals are built around.
• Central markets: Piraeus, the main ferry port roughly 10 km from the city centre, is a practical base for July island trips, though its harbour streets can be hot and crowded. Ferries leave frequently, but popular Cyclades routes sell out in peak season, so booking early matters, the same brief our Greece All Inclusive Holidays deals are built around. Early departures help you avoid the strongest midday heat on the quay.