Greece makes out the southern extremity of the Balkan peninsula, and consists of a mainland surrounded by no less than 1400 islands. Climate Generally speaking, Greece has a subtropical climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Summer highs are higher towards the south, winter lows lower towards the north. Obviously, temperatures are lower in the mountains. The amount of precipitation is different for different regions.
Rains fall irregular in spring and autumn, often in the form of heavy showers.
In the mountains it also rains in summer. Snow is not at all uncommon as far down as Athens. The west, because of the warm Ionian Sea, has no frost even in winter. This is also characteristic for the islands in the Aegean. All other nationalities need a visa.