Glamping: The new travel trend in Greece

The meaning of holidays is to do something that makes you feel great. To have the freedom to choose the way and the place you will enjoy your time off. In a country like Greece, which is considered a holiday staple, you will definitely find exactly what you are looking for. Like glamping, the new travel trend to which every destination adapts with its own style and conditions. Find out where and how you will be introduced to the trend in the magic setting of Greece.

Glamping, meaning
The word comes from «glamorous» and «camping». In other words, we are talking about camping with comfortable amenities, while in many travel blogs you will see it named «luxury camping». Amenities can range from a wooden tent house to private bubble domes with a private jacuzzi. Yes, sounds exciting! You get to sleep in nature, under the sky and by the sea, but you do not give up on your favorite luxuries.

Aliko, beach in Naxos

Where will I stay when I go glamping
In many campsites in Greece you will find accommodation with extra «glamping» amenities.

◊ Bell Tent Glamping: Large fabric tents that have a regular bed, a sofa, a wooden floor, bed linen, a nightstand and deco details.
◊ Glamping domes: Also known as vaulted domes, they resemble mushrooms, and can accommodate 2 to 6 people.
◊ Wooden cabin: Wood is the best material to bring you closer to nature.
◊ Tree house: A childhood dream comes true. In many glamping sites you will find tree houses with a small balcony, for your own, exclusive use.
◊ Yurts: They come from Mongolia and were the lodges of the nomads. Now they have been upgraded and in various spots they are transparent in order for their visitor to be able to see the sky from inside the yurt.
◊ Bubble tent: An inflatable tent in a round bubble shape. Imagine that! Half of it is transparent so you get to see the stars. Their philosophy started in Scandinavia so that people couls lie down and follow the Northern Lights.

Depending on the facilities, you can also find a private toilet, coffee tables and chairs, jacuzzi, garden, air conditioning, work desk, dining table, refrigerator, sunbeds, etc.

Santa Maria beach in Paros

Prices for glamping
It all depends on where you choose to stay. A simple rented room may sometimes be cheaper than a luxury bungalow. In glamping, the rule of the tourist season applies as well, that is, it is cheaper as you move away from the heart of summer. In May and September you will find the most special offers to try out glamping, such as 2 + 1 gift nights.

When can I go glamping?
Practically all year round, since you will also find facilities with a fireplace, or wooden huts in the mountains. A simple internet search will show you that in snowy forests in America and Canada, glamping in winter is a very common activity. In Greece, the summer options are more, but the mountainous areas will certainly catch up and get organized by winter.

Where can I go glamping in Greece
As the new travel trend grows, the places where you can glamp become more and more. Many times these sites combine activities with accommodation. Book your vacation early and book tickets with Let’s Ferry.

Here are some islands that have already conquered the art of glamping:
Glamping in Alonissos, in a private cottage near Chora or in a stone tower overlooking the Aegean.
Glamping in Kos, in a safari tent with a private garden, in Marmari.
Glamping in Rhodes, in a bell tent in Eleousa, or in a cottage in Theologos.
Glamping in Chania, in a bell tent or in a bungalow in the Chania camping.
Glamping in Rethymnon, in a tree house in Monopari or in a glamping pod with a private pool near the village of Kastellos.
Glamping in Kefalonia in a safari tent in the village of Karavomylos, in Sami.

The beach in Preveli, Rethymnon

Glamping in Elafonisos, in a bungalow, on the legendary beach of Simos.
Glamping in Kea, in a bungalow, on Petrousa beach and in Pisses.
Glamping in Serifos, in a bungalow, in the camping Coralli, in Livadakia beach.
Glamping in Naxos, in a bungalow in the Marangas camping, in Agia Anna.
Glamping in Kythira, in a windmill in Livadi.
Glamping in Tinos, in a tower on Stavros beach, very close to the port.
Glamping in Mykonos, in a bungalow in Super Paradise.
Glamping in Santorini, in a windmill with private jacuzzi, near Pori.
Glamping in Paros, in a bungalow on the surfers beach of Santa Maria.
Glamping in Syros, in a bungalow in Galissa. It has a private pool, private bathroom and a shared kitchen.

Falasarna beach in Crete

Other areas where you can glamp in Greece are Nafplion, Gythio, Preveza, Pelion, Raches in the Fthiotida region, Kourouta in Ilia, at Tzoumerka, Agia Anna in Evia, Kavala, and Marathopoli in the region of Messinia.

Why glamping in Chalkidiki?
It is not an island, but it has waters like the Caribbean. This is the queen of organized campsites that also offer luxurious tents. Here you will find all the options for staying glamping-style, from bell tents to bubble tents, next to Blue Flag awarded beaches.

Themed tourism and glamping
As is the case arounf the globe, in Greece many glamping sites organize events at their facilities, like:
• Yoga retreats such as the glamping site “Nisi”in Fthiotida
• Eco living like in Odyssey glamping in Poros
• Kite surf as in Limnos

Gazing at the sunset in Santorini island

If you can not get separated from your fan, air conditioner, TV and charger, but want to reconnect with nature, choose glamping. If you want facilities, but without spending your vacation between four walls, choose your location and indulge in glamorous camping with a little help Let’s Ferry!