DESTINATIONS GREECE | SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL 3 MIX WILDLIFE WITH HISTORY IN THE NORTH


For clients who like to get away from the crowds, recommend the less-travelled parts of northern Greece. The region is filled with history: from the sandstone peaks of the Meteora Unesco site, home to 11th-century Eastern Orthodox monasteries, to the vibrant port city of Thessaloniki, shaped by its Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman past, and the Roman Via Egnatia, travelled by Alexander the Great, Paul the Apostle and Caesar. The region is a wildlife lover’s dream too, with wild brown bears in the Pindus Mountains and birds


including pygmy cormorants and pelicans in the lakeside town of Kastoria. Book it: Wild Frontiers’ nine-day Northern Greece: Along the Via Egnatia itinerary costs from £2,985 per person, based on two sharing, including accommodation, guides and meals, but excluding international flights. wildfrontierstravel.com


‘PICK THE ALIEN’ ON NAXOS AND SANTORINI


Conservation organisation iSea has launched a quirky culinary initiative called ‘Pick the Alien’. Locals and visitors are encouraged to help keep the seas free of invasive species, including lionfish – which are harmful to local marine life and local economies in fishing towns – by eating them. The organisation works with seafood markets, restaurants and shops to put these invasive species on menus. Clients can work up an appetite on Responsible Travel’s Naxos and Santorini Walking trip, with mountain trails and a hike up


the Cyclades’ tallest peak, Mt Zas. Book it: Responsible Travel offers a seven-day self-guided walking holiday in Naxos and Santorini from £542 per person, based on two sharing, including mobile navigation app, local transfers and breakfasts, but excluding flights. responsibletravel.com


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SIP SUSTAINABLE WINE IN SANTORINI


Santorini is one of the oldest wine producers in the world, with volcanic soil and a hot, dry climate, as well as the right environment for making organic wine with minimal meddling. Family-run Hatzidakis Winery led the way, cave-ageing its wines using traditional methods, without the need for temperature control. Sustainability- minded guests can base themselves at Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, where they’ll find a slow food experience. Organic herbs, fruits, nuts and vegetables are grown in the gardens (pictured), with seasonal


produce landing on guests’ plates at dinner time. Book it: Jet2holidays offers seven nights’ B&B at the Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, Santorini, from £2,374, including flights from Stansted, on May 4, 2023. jet2holidays.com


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