July in Greece Through My Camera Roll
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July is when Greek summer really cranks up a notch.
The days get hotter, the ocean warms up even more, tourist sites get busier, and no one seems to go to bed before at least ten.
Every July trip I’ve taken to Greece has looked a little different, but this is what last year’s July trip looked like through my camera roll.
July in Greece
Potamitis Dive Spot, Zakynthos
This was taken after I was done swimming at Potamitis Dive Spot.
Something a lot of people don’t think about—or just don’t know—is that not everywhere in Greece has a beach that’s easy to get to.
Some swimming spots are tucked beneath cliffs, meaning you have to tackle lots of stairs or do a little rock scrambling to reach the water. Getting back out can involve climbing a ladder or navigating over rocks, and hiking back up after spending all your energy swimming can be surprisingly tough, especially when the July sun is already beating down.
Thankfully, this spot had stairs leading to the water and a ladder to make climbing back out much easier.
There were also platforms for people to jump from. I was way too chicken to try them, but it was fun watching everyone else take the leap.
Morning in Aegina
Can you imagine waking up to this view on vacation?
I was there, and I still don’t believe it.
When it was finally time to leave, I wasn’t ready. I already can’t wait to wake up to this view again someday.
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Dinner in Agia Marina
This was on the first night we arrived in Aegina.
We drove into town, looked at all of the restaurant options, and then, in true family fashion, went back to the very first place we saw. (Please tell me someone else’s family does this too.)
It ended up being a beautiful restaurant right by the water, and in true Greek fashion, we took our time. As we sat there talking, the moon slowly rose over the ocean. It was one of those moments where everyone naturally paused to look up.
This photo really doesn’t do it justice, but I did my best with my iPhone to capture what it looked like.
Agios Nektarios Monastery
We visited the monastery in the morning, and it was such a peaceful way to start the day.
We walked around, lit candles, and paid our respects to Saint Nektarios.
My mom also bought me a komboskini (Greek prayer bracelet), which was really nice because my old ones looked like they’d been through it haha. I’ve worn my new one every day since. (Thanks again Mom!)
Lake Caves, Peloponnese
This was my first visit to the lake caves, and they were really cool. It was a nice mountain adventure after spending so much of the trip by the ocean.
The museum that accompanies the caves was impeccably designed and presented everything in such a beautiful, detailed way.
It was one of those places I knew very little about beforehand but ended up absolutely loving it.
Saying Goodbye to Greece
The worst day in Greece: the day we left.
On the drive to the airport, I caught one last glimpse of the Acropolis in the distance.
It’s always a bittersweet moment leaving, and somehow it never gets any easier.
I’ll be counting down the days until I see it again.
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To me, Greece in July is almost too much sunshine and long, hot days.
Ferry rides to the islands.
Late nights that somehow stretch into even later dinners.
The constant soundtrack of cicadas.
Permanently smelling like saltwater and sunscreen.
Going to the beach whenever you can and swimming until the sun goes down.
It’s the kind of month that somehow feels both exciting and slow at the same time, and every time I leave, I already find myself looking forward to the next July in Greece.
