May Half Term to Greece

Late May brings the most dependable warmth to the southern and eastern parts of the country, where the sun lingers and the sea is ready for swimming.

• Crete: Crete is the largest island in Greece and tends to hold warmth well into late spring, with long sandy beaches stretching along its north coast, including the resort area around Malia. The island is big enough that you can pick a coastal base in the east and still reach the Minoan palace of Knossos by road from Heraklion. Its warmth and variety make it a strong choice for travellers who want reliable sunshine alongside history and mountain scenery. Crete holidays
• Rhodes: Rhodes lies in the southeast Aegean and generally feels warmer than the central islands in late May, with the resort beaches on the east coast, including Ixia, offering shallow, sandy entries. The lively resort strip a short drive from Rhodes Town is roughly fifteen kilometres from the island's capital, so you can spend a day in the medieval Old Town and return to the sea in the evening. It is a sensible pick if you want guaranteed sunshine and easy resort facilities. It is exactly the brief our Rhodes holidays deals are built around.
• Corfu: Corfu is green and sheltered, with sandy beaches on its east and west coasts that often feel warm in late May before the peak summer heat arrives. The island has flights from several UK airports, which keeps travel times manageable for a short break. Corfu suits those who want warmth with a softer, greener landscape rather than the dry, bare look of some Cycladic islands. It is exactly the brief our Corfu holidays deals are built around.
• Santorini: Santorini offers dependable heat and bright light in late spring, with the caldera views and volcanic black-sand beaches of the island drawing visitors from across Europe. Its villages such as Oia and Fira can feel busy in the evenings, so booking a base away from the main sunset spots helps. It is best for travellers who want iconic scenery and warm weather in the same trip. It is exactly the brief our Santorini holidays deals are built around.
• Athens: Athens is one of the hottest spots in Greece in late May, so this is a choice for those who want culture first and can handle the midday temperatures. The ancient hilltop citadel is best visited early in the morning, and the Plaka district is pleasant after dusk. Athens works well as a short city break or as a base before taking a ferry to a warmer island nearby. Athens holidays