Greece has cheap beach holiday packages for early autumn breaks – here are the best deals
GREECE should be at the top of your list if you’re thinking of an early beach autumn getaway that’s not too far away.
Without the craziness of the summertime crowds, you’ll still get to enjoy the sunny days and beaches for half the price in September and October.
Whether you’re after a party holiday on the iconic shores of Mykonos and Zante or a relaxing break in Crete and Corfu, there are plenty of options.
Most islands will have an average temperature of around 25C in September, with the lowest reaching around 19C.
Temperatures start to drop in October, though, with an average daily maximum of 23C and minimum of 17C.
Many holiday companies are currently having sales, so you can bag up to 45 per cent off on your Greek holiday.
The best deals come from holiday giants like TUI, Jet2holidays and loveholidays.
All the deals we’ve found are available for less than £500pp.
You can also find different board bases, from self-catering and room-only to half-board and all-inclusive.
The cheapest deal we’ve found is in Kefalonia, with week-long stays at the Galini Hotel costing from £168pp.
This holiday was initially priced at £258, so you’ll save almost a hundred pounds.
If you don’t mind where you go in Greece and want to bag the biggest bargains available, these deals are available for less than £300pp:
- 7 nights at Margarita Apartments Ipsos, Corfu, Greek Islands – from £176pp (saving £65pp)
- 7 nights at Marios Hotel in Laganas, Zante, Greece – from £273pp (saving £277pp)
- 7 nights at Christakis Apartments in Sidari, Corfu – from £296pp (saving £50pp)
- 7 nights at Lake Studios in Koukounaries, Skiathos – from £329pp (saving £50pp)
- 7 nights at Hotel Medusa Kriopigi, Halkidiki – from £295pp (saving £50pp)
While these deals are a bit more expensive, they are still under £500pp:
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Royal & Imperial Belvedere Hotels in Hersonissos, Crete, Greek Islands – from £438pp (saving £236pp)
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Majestic Spa Hotel Laganas, Zante, Greek Islands – from £461pp (saving £249pp)
- 7 nights at Koni Village Hotel Apartments in Stalis, Crete – from £449pp (saving £40pp)
If you’d rather explore a different area that isn’t a touristy hotspot, we found the ‘unspoiled’ Greek island only known to locals.
It has beautiful beaches and Santorini-like houses and is not far from Santorini.
Anafi features freshly painted houses, a quiet atmosphere, and the leisurely friendliness of the locals.
We’ve also rounded up the best all-inclusive holidays to Spain, Greece and Turkey from £326pp in September.
And the best deals on early autumn short-haul breaks.
If you don’t mind travelling further, the exotic Cape Verde islands have 30C highs, cheap hotels and surprisingly short flights.