Cheap Winter Sun Holidays to Greece

Blue Flag beaches are a useful guide for winter visitors, as they are regularly monitored for water quality and facilities.

• Ixia, Rhodes: Ixia sits a short distance from Rhodes Town and offers a long sandy shoreline with a wide sheltered bay. In the cooler months the beach is far quieter than in summer, and many waterfront cafés stay open for lunch and early evening drinks. The trade-off is that a few seasonal beach bars close, so we recommend checking your resort's opening arrangements before booking. For a winter stay with easy access to both beach and town, Ixia offers a balanced option that we consider good value. It is exactly the brief our Rhodes holidays deals are built around.
• Agios Nikolaos, Crete: Agios Nikolaos is a small harbour town on the north coast of Crete, with a sheltered bay and a lake-side promenade that stays pleasant through the winter months. Its beaches are calmer than those on the exposed southern coast, which suits travellers who want gentle conditions in the cooler season. Some boat excursions reduce their schedules over winter, so the town is best enjoyed as a base for walking, dining and local exploration. We find it works well for couples and independent travellers seeking a quieter Cretan stay. It is exactly the brief our Crete holidays deals are built around.
• Corfu Town coast, Corfu: The coastline around Corfu Town offers sheltered sandy bays and a green, mountainous backdrop that retains its colour through winter. Mild daytime temperatures make walking the coastal paths comfortable, although the sea will be too cold for most swimmers. Regular flights from several UK airports help keep travel times manageable on a winter break. Its Venetian old town adds interest on wetter days, making it a strong choice for a relaxed and well-connected trip. It is exactly the brief our Corfu holidays deals are built around.
• Naxos Chora, Naxos: Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades and its harbour town of Chora has a historic Venetian castle and a relaxed waterfront. Beaches on the west coast are long and sandy, though they are at their most pleasant in the warmer months rather than deep winter. Ferry services from the mainland port are reduced outside summer, so we plan winter arrangements carefully and advise checking timetables early. For travellers who value quiet streets and clear water, Naxos is a rewarding and understated option. It is exactly the brief our Greece Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Chalkidiki, Northern Greece: Chalkidiki is a peninsula in northern Greece with three finger-shaped headlands and sandy beaches that shelve gently into the sea. Its winter climate is cooler and wetter than the islands, so it is best suited to those who accept changeable weather in exchange for lower prices and fewer visitors, the same brief our Cheap Greece Holidays deals are built around. The regional airport is the main access point and is a practical gateway for the area. We think Chalkidiki rewards travellers who want a quieter coast and are happy to plan around the season.