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I'm an American who visited Greece for the first time. Here are 11 things that surprised me the most.

Arielle TschinkelDec 12, 2021, 22:02 IST

I visited Greece for nine days in September 2021.Arielle Tschinkel

I went from New York to Greece for the first time in September, and some things surprised me.
The weather truly was amazing and sunny, but the waters were very cold.

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The weather really was as great as people say.

It was always sunny and not too hot.Arielle Tschinkel

Greece's famous beaches were beautiful but very cold.

I visited in September, when the waters are supposed to be warmer than usual.Arielle Tschinkel

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Local Greek residents were extraordinarily friendly.

A lof of the people I met in Greece spoke English, which was helpful.Shutterstock

There were a lot of stray animals.

There were many stray cats and dogs.Arielle Tschinkel

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Guided tours were the way to go.

Meeting other tourists was a plus.Arielle Tschinkel

Under-the-radar islands definitely shouldn't be overlooked.

Milos was great to visit.Arielle Tschinkel

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It was exciting to travel between islands, but it took up a lot of time.

Greece has tons of islands.Arielle Tschinkel

Many spots were not accessible for those who have trouble with navigating steps or rough terrain.

A lot of the touristy spots had stairs or uneven terrain.Arielle Tschinkel

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Traditional Greek breakfast is "coffee and a cigarette," but the food was even better than I expected.

The food was amazing.Arielle Tschinkel

A bottle of wine in Greece often cost the same as one cocktail in NYC.

A bottle of wine cost us about $10 to $15.Arielle Tschinkel

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The COVID-19 safety precautions were hit or miss.

We made sure to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.Arielle Tschinkel

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