What to pack for The Greek Islands in June

UV index of 11.8 burns exposed skin in minutes.

Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.

Glare off the water intensifies at this UV level.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Rocky shores and water sports raise injury risk.

This country runs on Type C or F. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Fourteen-hour days drain phone batteries by sunset.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Ferry overhead bins are tight on inter-island routes.

Day trips to national parks need a separate bag.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.

Sweat clings in 81°F heat and 66% humidity.

UV hits 11.8 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

One rain day means 29 days of swimming conditions.

For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.

Island terrain and coastal access call for water-friendly footwear.

Fourteen hours of daylight means sustained sun exposure.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel and crowded ferries attract pickpockets.

Ferry transfers between islands mean bag handoffs.

Packing efficiently saves space in small ferry cabins.

Snorkeling and swimming put phones at constant risk.

Heat and humidity breed laundry needs every few days.

Boat engines and crowded ferries get loud.

Calm, clear water at 72°F minimum makes snorkeling accessible.

Snorkel gear and wet clothes need waterproof storage.

Heat peaks at 81°F with minimal rain.

Doubles as a towel, a scarf, and a cover-up where one's expected.

Salt spray and 11.8 UV index damage lips fast.

Tap water is safe, but cuts from coral need care.

Long daylight means constant charging on the boat.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

International destination requires document protection from salt spray.

Shared accommodations on islands need luggage security.

Salt air corrodes toiletries without proper storage.

Ferry cabins and guesthouse beds vary in comfort.