Why now?

Because the first scheduled flights start on May 4, which makes weekend breaks doable.

Avoid the resorts in the south and head instead to the mountainous north-east where the rocky coastline is dotted with pebbly bays.

Getting there

Fly from Gatwick with GB Airways (0870 8509850, gbairways.com) from £110 rtn including tax.

Where to stay

CV Travel (020-7384 5895, www.cvtravel.co.uk) has a selection of villas available for weekend stays, like the Costaki Kasomitria apartments, with a shared pool for £210 for three nights or The Cottage for £290. Both sleep two and are close to pretty beaches.

Where to eat

Toula's Taverna on the waterfront in Agni for a seafood platter.