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  1. neckervd avatar

    RE: Kos to Amorgos

    by neckervd 23 May 2012

    In this case I would stay longer than 19 hrs at Astypalea. There are so many unsignmarkeded but good hiking trails and so many uncrowded…

  2. travelerjan avatar

    RE: Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

    by travelerjan 23 May 2012

    It sounds totally wonderful, Kalki ... and the sequence is exactlly right. Of the islands, Santorini stays lively the longest, post-s…

  3. kalki avatar

    RE: Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

    by kalki 23 May 2012

    Hi Travelerjan, My response was one that was primarily a compliment to your excellent post rather than requesting further info. Howev…

  4. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Kos to Amorgos

    by Ouzo 23 May 2012

    Don't think the OP is in any particular rush so it maybe an interesting alternative staying on Kalimnos and indeed Astypalea before continui…

  5. neckervd avatar

    RE: Kos to Amorgos

    by neckervd 22 May 2012

    I didn't mention the Nissos Kalymnos, because it involves a 19hrs layover at Astypalea. That would mean a Kos - Amorgos journey time of…

  6. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Kos to Amorgos

    by Ouzo 22 May 2012

    No need to go to Syros that's for sure, the backtracking makes it pricey. Apart from the once weekly direct Bluestar ferry to Astypalea,…

  7. travelerjan avatar

    RE: Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

    by travelerjan 22 May 2012

    Kalki -- glad you liked my "love letter" to Naxos -- but there are many other islands and mainland destinations I'm familiar with and…

  8. kalki avatar

    RE: Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

    by kalki 22 May 2012

    travelerjan This is a wonderful post - so informative. I'm currently planning a 6 week trip in Greece and had Naxos and Amorgos on my…

  9. saikunger avatar

    RE: Travel Advice

    by saikunger 22 May 2012

    I'd go a bit further afield than the Argo-Saronic islands. In the Cyclades I'd recommend Sifnos and Milos. The former is great for walkin…

  10. neckervd avatar

    RE: Kos to Amorgos

    by neckervd 21 May 2012

    There is a fast connection every Monday in June: Kos dp 21.50 with FB Diagoras (Bluestar) - Astypalea ar Tuesday 1.30am, dp 5.15 with…

  11. iloveflapjacks avatar

    Kos to Amorgos

    by iloveflapjacks 21 May 2012

    Hi I am wanting to travel between Kos and Amorgos / Naxos at the end of June but am having difficulty finding ferries. I don't mind…

  12. akana avatar

    RE: Which greek island?

    by akana 18 May 2012

    +Sorry I should also add, we are only spending one night and one day in athens when we arrive but don't really want more than that.+ For…

  13. mills313 avatar

    Which greek island?

    by mills313 18 May 2012

    Hi all, I am travelling with my boyfriend to Greek islands in August (yes I know it will be busy!) We have 2 weeks there are we are alrea…

  14. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Alternative islands

    by Ouzo 17 May 2012

    Hi, Your fixture is somewhat limiting timewise, but there are better routes. Your insistance on including Santorini is odd when it's mega…

  15. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Crete and Mykynos

    by Ouzo 16 May 2012

    Hi, Your task is actually quite easy to do, and yes you go to other islands for a better nightlife and others for walking/oftbp. If you…

  16. neckervd avatar

    RE: Island advice needed

    by neckervd 25 April 2012

    Among the Islands mentioned by anofrontiers, Amorgos would probably be the best

  17. saikunger avatar

    RE: Does this place exist?

    by saikunger 22 April 2012

    The "lesser known" Greek islands in the Cyclades, ie NOT Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, Paros. Investigate Sifnos, Serifos, Milos, Andros,…

  18. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Ionian and Cylades Island Hopping Accommodation

    by Ouzo 21 April 2012

    beryl74 I have been to those islands several times. What you have now is very easy indeed to do as far as ferries go. I would start on…

  19. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Help using the ferries

    by Ouzo 21 April 2012

    Hi, Quite straightforward ferry routes, no problem. 1) Kusadasi > Samos(Vathy). daily ferries. 2) Samos(Pythagorion) > Patmos, Hydrofoil…

  20. beryl74 avatar

    Re: Ionian and Cylades Island Hopping Accommodation

    by beryl74 18 April 2012

    Hi Addy, Yet again, thanks for your help. We are now thinking of heading straight to Paros and missing out Andros and Tinos this time.…

  21. AddyH avatar

    Re: Ionian and Cylades Island Hopping Accommodation

    by AddyH 17 April 2012

    Hi, I would head off from Rafina - It's a really nice port with great restaurants and bars where you can wait for your boat. The closest…

  22. BthDth avatar

    RE: Slower ferries + island suggestions

    by BthDth 14 April 2012

    >slower overnight ferries 'Overnight' has mostly to do with the distance of the island from Piraeus. Some routes do not have overnight…

  23. drumbrake avatar

    Slower ferries + island suggestions

    by drumbrake 14 April 2012

    Is there any website / map that shows routes where slower overnight ferries still operate? I prefer those boats to the faster boats where…

  24. akana avatar

    RE: HOneymoon advice

    by akana 13 April 2012

    Looking for a hammock... better look from South America. In Europe they seldom have a hammock in hotels/hostels! Have not seen any on…

  25. BthDth avatar

    RE: My perfect greek island?

    by BthDth 20 March 2012

    >What about about Sifnos? Or Feragamos? or one of the Little Cyclades? Would these fit the bill too? I think you mean Folegandros. Basic…

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