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Off-peak odyssey
LOW SEASON | GREECE & CYPRUS
From city streets to mountain peaks, Greece and Cyprus have plenty to draw clients outside the peak summer period, writes Lina Molloholli
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travelweekly.co.uk
ummer is the sweet spot for Greek and Cypriot holidays, but ever more travellers are opting to visit during the cooler months.
Last winter saw a 16% jump in Greece-bound airline seats – around half of which came from the UK. Airlines including British Airways,
Jet2.com, easyJet, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Wizz Air continue to operate strong schedules, with flights to Athens, Thessaloniki, Paphos and Larnaca year-round, plus services to some of the most popular Greek isles – even in winter. Many hotels and resorts are also staying open longer, with bike tours or wine tastings to make the most of the cooler weather.
From sunny coastlines to snowy mountain villages and lively cultural festivals, these spots offer clients an authentic but crowd-free taste of Greece and Cyprus.
BEST FOR . . . CITY BREAKS Cooler temperatures make winter the perfect time to see Athens. Clients can climb the Acropolis, wander through the temples of the ancient Agora or take the funicular to the top of Mount Lycabettus. Plenty of cosy coffee shops await in the neoclassical neighbourhood of Plaka – you can simply swap an iced frappé for a piping-hot Greek coffee. In the city’s modern side, explore the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural ²
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PICTURE: Shutterstock/ Ivo Antonie de Rooij
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