This is the time of year when nature is reborn, the time to leave winter behind, head out to rural settings, and establish contact with nature, its fragrances, and the sea. Early birds can be the first to step on sandy beaches, following winter, and soak in the sun.

The coinciding arrival of the Easter period, now just days away, makes the spring experience even more special, offering the opportunity to see friends, reunite with loved ones, and raise glasses to the health of all. Greece, as a whole, offers so many experiences this time of the year. We toured and list ten proposals.

Beach hopping at Halkidiki
At this early stage of spring, the waters in some parts of the country may still be too chilly to dip into, for most, but the beauty of the beaches at Halkidiki, northern Greece, is difficult to resist.

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