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GREECE & CYPRUS SMALL GREEK ISLANDS DESTINATIONS


Free car hire and airport parking is available on all James Villas bookings made by March 5. jamesvillas.co.uk


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ASK THE EXPERT


Emy Anagnostopoulou, director UK & Ireland, Greek National Tourism Organisation “Increased flight connectivity from the UK and elsewhere, as well as improved ferry connections with newer and faster vessels, have made the smaller islands far more accessible. At the same time, entrepreneurs have chosen these islands to establish wonderful boutique hotels, restaurants and other businesses. Visitors to the islands will find immense history, crystal-clear waters, great food and welcoming people. In many cases, smaller and lesser- known islands boast a more laid-back atmosphere and traditional way of life, without lacking in facilities or opportunities for recreation.”


ALONISSOS, SPORADES Floating in the Aegean with just one town and three villages to its name, Alonissos combines


pine-laden woodland and rugged cliffs with excellent wildlife. Home to the National Marine Park of Northern Sporades, it’s a hotspot for dolphins, Mediterranean monk seals and an array of unusual birds, making it a good choice for clients keen on nature. It’s also a wise suggestion for food and wine lovers, with a history of viticulture dating back to ancient times and a plethora of local delicacies such as ‘tyropita’ (hearty cheese pie) and ‘fouskakia’ (traditional Greek doughnuts). Recommend the recently


refurbished Marpunta Village for a peaceful stay in the heart of the marine park. It sits within a pine forest overlooking the sea, with Patitiri beach and harbour a 20-minute stroll away, and is surrounded by wildlife as a result of its unique position.


There are no high-rise hotels and barely any roads, so beaches are often a boat ride away – or accessed via dirt tracks


Getting there: It’s a three-hour ferry ride from Volos on the mainland, which is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Athens. Book it: Classic Collection Holidays offers seven nights’ B&B at Marpunta Village from £1,024 to £1,537, based on two sharing a superior garden view room, including flights, private transfers and ferries. classic-collection.co.uk


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ABOVE: Villa Kala Petra, Meganissi


LEFT: Marpunta Village, Alonissos


MEGANISSI, IONIAN ISLANDS For couples seeking a properly secluded getaway involving serene walks amid deserted


landscapes, suggest Meganissi. Often referred to as one of Lefkada’s ‘satellite islands’, there are no high-rise hotels and barely any roads, meaning beaches are often a boat ride away – or accessed via isolated dirt tracks. But the rewards are ample: glistening turquoise water lapping on to shingle shores with no one around to distract from the views. Elsewhere there are pine trees, olive


groves and rugged coves, and three minuscule villages including Vathi, complete with a handful of pastel-hued houses and traditional tavernas. Getting there: Ferry from Lefkada, which is a 30-minute bus ride from Preveza airport on the mainland. Book it: GIC The Villa Collection offers seven nights’ self-catering at Villa Kala Petra in Meganissi from £746 per person, based on four sharing, with flights from Gatwick and car hire. gicthevillacollection.com


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