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Check flight schedules:Many airlines now extend their seasons into early spring and late autumn, but direct routes to the smaller islands take a break between November and March. Advise clients to connect via Athens, Thessaloniki, Larnaca or Paphos. Look at ferry timetables: Ferries between the Greek islands run less frequently in winter, and some services can be suspended at short notice due to weather. Book in advance and focus on the mainland or larger islands, where the transport links are more reliable. Eat in local restaurants:Many tourist-oriented venues shut after October, particularly in the smaller coastal towns. But local neighbourhood tavernas stay open year-round, even if they don’t appear online. Go early to attractions:Major historical sites remain operational throughout the year, but opening hours are often shorter in winter, so suggest morning visits to avoid disappointment. Pack for all weathers: Greek winters are mild but unpredictable. Advise clients to pack layers and waterproofs for cooler evenings or rainy spells.
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Centre (home to the National Library and Opera House), browse indie boutiques in Koukaki and tuck into a warming dinner in the creative neighbourhoods of Psiri and Metaxourgeio. Or try: Greece’s northern powerhouse, Thessaloniki, is an extroverted student city. Clients can stroll the waterfront promenade, climb the Ottoman-era White Tower for sweeping sea views and sample local koulouri (sesame bread rings) in the lively Ladadika district. Winter also brings a packedd cultural calendar, including the renowned Thessaloniki Film Festival in November and the city’s Documentary Festival in March. Book it: EasyJet holidays offers a seven-night stay at Grand Hotel Palace in Thessaloniki from £750 per person, based on two sharing. Includes breakfast, luggage and flights from Gatwick departing February 13, 2026.
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BEST FOR . . . WINTER SUN For clients craving sunshine without the long-haul flight, temperatures on southerly Rhodes hover around 17C in winter, ideal for walking in its wooded hills or exploring the atmospheric old town. The cobbled Street of the Knights and Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes – both built by Crusaders – can be enjoyed without the usual cruise crowds. An hour’s drive south leads to Lindos, where the ancient Acropolis towers over blue bays and empty beaches. Direct flights operate from London between April and October, with connections via Athens the rest of the year. Or try: The ancient Greek and Roman Paphos Archaeological Park and rock-hewn Tombs of the Kings in Cyprus are far easier to pore over when temperatures average 16C-19C than during the sweltering summer, while the Akamas Peninsula National Park is a dream for hikers and photographers.
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