The quiet season may just be the
best time to visit the Mediterranean.
Fewer travellers, easier access
to landmarks and easy-going
interactions with locals, coupled
with low-season airfares, not
only make autumn and winter
ideal for exploring but also for
maximising your travel dollar.
For many travellers, autumn
and winter are opportune times
to visit the Mediterranean. The
Mediterranean continues to shine
regardless of when the summer
sun has set. The cities and villages
of the coast put on a different face.
Vineyards are out to bed after the
harvest, the bustle has died down
and the vast open squares of great
cities can be seen in their more
natural state: as an uncrowded
gathering spot for locals.
As the temperature cools, explore
some of Italy's most flavourful
produce, such as truffles, grapes,
mushrooms, pumpkin, and
eggplant. Reconnect with nature
by soaking in breathtaking
sunsets, crystal clear waterways,
and bright stars illuminating the
night sky. Celebrate the festive
season in one of the world's most
appealing regions and delight
in festive lights and markets
during the holiday season.
Take in the sights more fully at a
more relaxed pace, enjoy more
comfortable touring in cooler
air and linger at places that
interest you with fewer crowds to
navigate. See the Mediterranean
in a different light as you travel
its shores of history and uncover
treasures from east to west.
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