Hello guys !How are you doing ? I believe you are super happy because you are looking what to pack for Greek islands , right ? Let me guess you are going to a Greek island hopping ! For me this one of the most fascinating things you can do for your summer your vacation! It’s an unforgettable experience ! You are going to discover so many beautiful and different Greek islands !! And have in mind that it’s not only Mykonos or Santorini that are beautiful Greek islands ! There are so many of them out there waiting for you , so get ready !
In order to discover all this Greek beauty you need to be prepared ! So let’s talk about what to pack for Greek islands !
First of all there are three basic categories , clothing , cosmetics/care , gadgets !
I am a fashion content creator and blogger so I will start with my favorite category , the clothing !
CLOTHING
You have to forget everything you know about getting dressed in a city during summer , now we deal with another factor ,the heat ! If you are visiting the Greek islands during June-August , you have to be prepared because sometimes the temperature can reach up to 40 degrees celcious ! So , you have to be dressed very light and airy !
1. KAFTANS
In the Greek islands it’s ok to wear transparent kaftans and clothes all day long even if you aren’t on the beach ! As I told you before , Greek islands get real hot during summer months , so fancy and airy kaftans that will allow your skin to breathe are the best choice for your daily island exploring ! Long or short , however you feel comfortable ! So , make sure that you have at least 3 different kaftans in your suitcase before heading for Greek island hopping ! So the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of what to pack for Greek islands is …. kaftans obviously!!!
2.BIKINIS
You are going to a Greek island hopping that will definitely include a lot of sun and swiming at Greece’s crystal clear waters , so packing your bikinis sounds extremely important ! If you had the chance to pack only one thing for your vacation there , that should be your swimsuits ! It’s something as important as water in this case ! I suggest you to pack at least 5 bikinis ! Although I love one pieces and I think they are super stylish and you can take some amazing Instagram shots for perfect tanning you need bikinis ! What to pack for Greek islands ?? BIKINIS!!!!!!
3. SARONGS
Some girls underestimate sarongs but that’s a huge mistakes ! I wrap them around my waste and I wear them as skirts for my daily walks not only for the beach! I believe that sarongs are essential to your trip because you van create the perfect outfit to wear after the beach as well . You just left your sunbed in Namos Mykonos and you are going to a dinner and there is no time to go back to your hotel room to change ? You just need a sarong in your bag ! Wrap it around your body and you are ready ! You can wear it either as a dress or as a skirt ! You will need at least 2 different sarongs for your vacation there !
4.LONG AIRY DRESSES
Let’s say that you are in the magical Santorini , it’s evening and you are going to a romantic dinner with your beloved one , what are you going to wear ? A beautiful long white dress will look fantastic with your tanned skin , don’t you think ? I believe that you have to pack at least two different long dresses in your suitcase !
5.STRAW HATS
In Greece the sun is very strong and the atmosphere is too hot ! So you definitely need a hat for your morning walks or your long days at the beach ! There are hundreds of beautiful hats out there , so you will definitely find one you will love ! I always like to have more than one hat with me when I’m on vacation , because I want to shoot many different outfits, but it’s not easy to pack them unless you are willing to carry a hat box ! So , I’m suggesting you to pack with you a classic straw hat so you can style it with all your looks ! So if it’s only for one accessory, when thinking what to pack for Greek islands , that should be a hat !!
6. LIGHT CARDIGANS
During the summer nights in the Greek islands it is most likely that you will meet the well known summer breeze especially if you are in Cyclades . So you will definitely need to pack with you a light cardigan to keep you warm while drinking your Greek wine and enjoying the sunset in Santorini ! So , you have to pack a light cardigan in a neutral color so you can match it with all your outfits !
7.SLIDES & FLAT SANDALS
So , what to pack for Greek islands ?? I wouldn’t suggest you heels ! You won’t be comfortable and they are completely irrelevant with all the Greek island vibe ! In my opinion wearing high heels in an island is not aesthetically good ! I prefer to wear my long dresses with a nice pair or slippers or a pair of embellished flat sandals !
8.STRAW BASKET
This will be your savior ! You can use it for the beach , for your morning walks and , if it is in a smaller or medium size , for your night outs as well! I totally suggest you to take a straw basket with you ! It will be super useful and it’s also a very nice and fresh addition to all your summer looks ! So don’t overthink what to pack for Greek islands , a straw bag would be just perfect!!
COSMETICS /CARE PRODUCTS
You are going to the Greek islands so you won’t need a lot of make up , just the basics ! Trust me , you will get such a nice tan and that’s enough to make you look flawless !
1. COSMETIC CASE
You will need a small one , don’t worry ! As I said before , you will only need the very basics !
-BB cream with spf ( I wear it all day long and I use it as foundation too )
– Bronzer
-Blush
-Mascara
-Eye brow pencil
– Highlighter
-Shimmering Body Oil
-Lip gloss
With only these products , you are going to look divine ! You will have a flawless bronze look very easily !
2. CARE CASE
-moisturising cream
– sunscreen spf 50 for the face
– body sunscreen spf 30
-travel size hair products
-face hydrating spray
3.ΒUG SPRAY
I always forget to pack this little bottle and I always regret it so badly ! In the Greek islands , there are a lot of mosquitos that want to suck your blood ! If you are allergic or you just don’t want to be bitten by a tiny vampire , you should definitely have a bug spray in your bag !
4.HYDRATING SHEET MASKS
I suggest you to pack some sheet masks with you because obviously they aren’t liquid so you won’t have any issues at the airport and they don’t take any space in your luggage at all ! You can put them in your cosmetic case or even in your handbag ! After all the exposure in the sun your skin will be 100% thirsty and dehydrated so if you put it on for 20 , your skin will be very grateful ! When I overexpose my skin to the sun I do like 2 hydrating sheet masks every week . So , the number of the sheet masks you are going to need depends on how many days you are going to spend in the Greek islands ! So , what to pack for Greek islands ?? SHEET MASKS!!!!
GADGETS
1.PORTABLE CHARGER
Try to not forget this , please ! And remember that this is a must for all your traveling ! Try to remember how many times you have found yourself in the middle of nowhere without your phone dead! That’s happen to me countless times ! And then I discovered the portable charger and it literally saved myself ! It’s a very small and inexpensive thing that can make your trip much easier !
2.PASSPORT CASE
You are going to travel to a lot of different Greek islands , you will need to use your passport and tickets a lot of times ! So , you have to be organized , you don’t want to search for your passport the last minute before your ship’s or plane’s departure ! There are so many beautiful and chic passport cases out there so it won’t be difficult to choose one !
3.SELFIE STICK
I know , it may sound a little touristic but you will need a selfie stick ! Especially if you are going to this island hopping only with your boyfriend ! If it’s only the two of you , how will you get some beautiful pictures together ? Stopping strangers , to take you a picture ? It’s not my favorite option , so I will always have with me a selfie stick so I can capture our special moments !
CONCLUSION
Going to a Greek island hopping is a unique experience ! You are going to love every moment you spent in this journey ! So , packing the right things will make your trip happier and smoother ! From my experience ,when you forgot to pack essential things , there’s a bad mood for a while ! But if you are prepared and you have already packed all the essentials you need , everything will move smoothly and you will have all the energy to enjoy your vacation !
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