What March is like
March brings longer days and the first wildflowers across the hills, though rain and wind still come and go. It is a good month for hiking the old mining paths and seeing Sarakiniko and Kleftiko's cliffs from land without crowds. Hotels and restaurants mostly reopen from April onwards.
Swimming and beaches
The sea averages 17°C in March. Cold: brief dips or a wetsuit. Swimming is for those used to cool water; the coast is better for walks and photos this time of year.
What to pack
Layers, a light rain jacket and hiking shoes.