Greece tourism: Experts highlight off-season appeal of Corfu and Athens

Local experts highlight the appeal of visiting Greece during the off-season, focusing on the culinary heritage of Corfu and the seasonal transformations of Athens.

Food writer and author Anastasia Miari discusses the importance of preserving Greek culinary traditions. Born and raised on Corfu, Miari has spent a decade documenting regional recipes and the lifestyles of older generations in remote villages. Her work, including the cookbooks ‘Yia Yia’ and ‘Mediterranea’, aims to capture traditional dishes that are often passed down through practice rather than written instructions.

Agapi Sbokou, CEO of the boutique hotel brand Phāea, describes the unique atmosphere of Athens during the autumn months. Sbokou notes that the city undergoes seasonal changes, such as the blooming of jacaranda and bitter orange trees, and observes an increasing interest from young travelers looking to experience the local rhythm of the Greek capital.