subject: What To Pack For A Greek Island Holiday [print this page] So youve booked a break on a Greek Island, but if youve never visited a Mediterranean island before, you may be confused as to what to pack for you holiday, and who would blame you? Its never easy at the best of times to know what to take with you when you jet off.
Well help is at hand, here are some top tips for making sure you have everything you need on your Greek Island getaway. Sun Cream This cant be stressed enough; sun cream is an essential pre-holiday purchase if youre heading to the Islands of Greece. Whenever youre visiting Greece, especially in the summer, its going to be very hot; the last thing you want is to end up with sunburn or sunstroke that could potentially ruin your holiday.
Therefore its worth remembering to pack your sun cream, especially as any lotion on sale when you get to the island is likely to be sold at a much higher price for desperate, purple-faced tourists who left theirs at home. Dont Over-Pack Lets be honest, most days whilst youre away, the only thing youre going to want to do is lay on a sunbed on one of the many beautiful beaches the Greek Islands have to offer.
What this means is that you have to be careful not to over-pack. Most days, youre only going to need a shirt and shorts, if that! Just try to pack as much as youd wear at home in the same amount of time that youre going away for. Sensible Shoes Theres plenty to see on the islands of Greece, so its likely youll want to spend a few days sightseeing during your stay.
If this is the case, youre going to need a pair of sturdy shoes. If youre out and about, the terrain isnt likely to be flat or even concreted in most places. If you try to take in the sights of the Apollo Temple on Rhodes, or the Ancient city of Thira on Santorini in a pair of flip-flops, its likely to be a painful experience.
Prepare for Rain You might think that a Greek Island getaway during the summer months is guaranteed to be rain-free, but thats not strictly true. If youre heading off for two weeks or more, its actually more likely than not that the heavens will open at least once whilst youre away, and if it rains, it probably wont just be a passing shower.
Try to pack a rain mac to take in your suitcase, they barely weigh anything and they can be crammed into the smallest space. Its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it! Photography Equipment One of the best things about the Greek Islands is that there are so many picturesque beaches and stunning ancient ruins for you to experience, so dont forget your camera because youll want to remember all of these scenes forever.
A small, digital camera is really all you need, most will fit in your pocket and take great quality snaps. Touristorama.com helps you plan a vacation to the islands of Greece.
