Why Living in Serbia Makes Visiting Greece Easy—and Awesome

Yes! Many Serbs hop in their cars and drive 7–8 hours from Serbia to enjoy summer in Greece. It’s a common tradition—especially once school’s out. If you're living in Serbia, you're just a short flight or road trip away from top Greek destinations like Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, or Thasos.

Compare that to flying from North America, where a round-trip ticket alone can cost you more than a whole week’s vacation from Serbia. Living in Serbia gives you the flexibility to make Greece a regular escape, not a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

• Over 1 million Serbs visit Greece annually.

• Many families go for weeks at a time—some multiple times a year.

• Favorite destinations include:
  
  

  • Thessaloniki

  • Halkidiki

  • Stavros

  • Thasos

  • Asprovalta

Even in lesser-known towns like Stavros (where I’m recording this), you’ll spot plenty of Serbian, Bulgarian, and Romanian license plates. It may not be a huge tourist hub, but it’s still full of Balkan vacationers enjoying the sun and sea.

Shared History

• Ottoman resistance: Serbs and Greeks fought together against Ottoman rule.

• Greek War of Independence (1821–1829): Serbian volunteers supported Greece’s liberation.

• WWI alliance: After 1915, Greece offered refuge to the Serbian army and civilians.
  
  

Shared Faith

• Both countries are rooted in Orthodox Christianity.

• Orthodox churches, prayer stations, and religious holidays are common across both countries.

• Many Saints and religious customs are almost identical.
  
  

Shared Support

• During the 1999 NATO bombings of Serbia, Greek citizens protested, sent aid, and volunteered to help victims—cementing a bond of solidarity that still exists today.
  

Serbia is landlocked—but that’s actually an advantage for Balkan-based travel.

From Serbia You Can:

• Fly to Greece (or anywhere in Europe) for under €100

• Drive to Greece in under 8 hours

• Easily access Hungary, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia, and Bulgaria
  
  

With Serbia’s low cost of living and central location, it’s ideal for:

• Digital nomads

• Remote workers

• Retirees

• Families with school-age kids

If you're living in North America, Australia, or other distant places, visiting Greece is a big financial and logistical deal. But if you live in Serbia?

• Greece is your backyard getaway

• Travel is cheap and convenient

• You’re connected by history, culture, and community

• You can live a more affordable, fulfilling life—and vacation often