Vacation in Greece - suggestions

I've been to Greece many times, my parents were both from there. I've gone in the winter, it's a great time to avoid the tourists. I'd avoid going north of Athens at that time of year, and the islands are basically shut down for tourism at this time of year too. Rent a car and head south of Athens to the Peloponnese, lots of great coastline towns to explore, especially around Kalamata. We had an entire hotel with incredible views of the Mediterranean to ourselves a couple of Januarys ago. The weather is very mild to the south in the winter. If you're planning on running, be prepared for hills, there is very little level ground in Greece. Have fun!

not sure this place is accessible in late February, but it is a completely magical hotel and place. In the deepest gorge in Europe, near Alpine quality mountains, some of hte best mountain food on the planet, and a beautiful hotel.

I was there in the summer and had a great time. It is up near Albania.

Cefalonia is beautiful too - rugged and off the beaten track.

By the way, there are some nice trails in Athens - on Mt Lycabettus.

I recommend island hoping the cyclades. Each island has unique features. I visited Naxos, Mykonos, Syros, and visited family in Evvia.

The cost on high speed boat wasn't bad and I was able to find good hotels to stay at each time.

I didn't have a good time in Athens...partly because it was very very hot and crowded.

My favorite island had to be Mykonos.

The best experience was traveling up into the country side when visiting Naxos. Got to meet some goat herders and farmers.