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  1. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Island tips please !!

    by mariha2912 25 May 2012

    I do not think that less touristy means less accommodation. Some islands, for example Sifnos or Folegandros, are less touristy that say…

  2. 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…

  3. everynothing avatar

    Re: Folegandros Island

    by everynothing 05 May 2012

    Well I see your point but it was more complex. The way at least these 3 hotels work in Folegandros: they keep your ID card, you fill…

  4. caglejd avatar

    RE: Island Hopping

    by caglejd 03 May 2012

    150-200/night....but would like to keep it lower. Also, any clue if the ferry from Athens to Folegandros is going to start running May…

  5. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Folegandros Island

    by mariha2912 03 May 2012

    I am not familiar with Folegandros and this behavior seems really weird from the hotels, unless there is a misunderstanding on the bookings.…

  6. everynothing avatar

    Folegandros Island

    by everynothing 02 May 2012

    My wife and 2 children (10 and 12) spent for the first time holidays last summer in 2 Greek Islands (Paros and Folegandros) but end up…

  7. 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,…

  8. zebec avatar

    Re: Does this place exist?

    by zebec 21 April 2012

    Dunno TimD, but perhaps checking out say, the Greek isle Folegandros, might be worthwhile. It is accessible from Santorini, which is another…

  9. finn_nl avatar

    RE: Europe Itinerary - 8 weeks, help!!

    by finn_nl 31 March 2012

    A little word of warning re. Greece - I travelled through a lot of it four years ago and had a blast, but more recent reports from people…

  10. INGELALEX avatar

    RE: Greece Itinerary Help

    by INGELALEX 29 March 2012

    Agree with brotherleelove. The only island you can go to in May is Ios and only for 5 hours, then the last boat will return. Other islands…

  11. caglejd avatar

    Island Hopping

    by caglejd 26 March 2012

    Wife and I are heading to Greece from May 12 until May 20. Flying into Athens (unfortunately) and out of Crete (CHQ). Just the cheapest…

  12. 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…

  13. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Which Greek island(s)?

    by Ouzo 15 March 2012

    Hi, The obvious choice is the Western Cyclades islands. Kythnos > Serifos > Sifnos > Milos > Kimolos > Folegandros > Sikinos > Anafi.…

  14. lilyramone avatar

    RE: Which Greek island(s)?

    by lilyramone 15 March 2012

    All very good suggestions above. Narrow it down to the Cyclades and pick 2 or 3 islands there. Now, since this will be your first time…

  15. neckervd avatar

    RE: Mykonos ?

    by neckervd 14 March 2012

    Check Tinos and Syros, both much less touristy islands with many fine beaches (Syros has a busy capital worth to visit and regular bus…

  16. zebec avatar

    RE: One Month in Greece on a Budget

    by zebec 06 March 2012

    My 2 cents worth: swap some of those Ios days for Folegandros. Its an isle only a few hours by ferry from Santorini, via Sikinos. Great,…

  17. BthDth avatar

    RE: greece 8 days mid june

    by BthDth 04 March 2012

    >I wanted to return to Santorini with him (I was there in 2000), but have been warned it might be ruined by cruise boat tourists I don't…

  18. saikunger avatar

    RE: greece 8 days mid june

    by saikunger 04 March 2012

    Two days for Athens/Delphi? Athens is worth more than that for a first-timer! There's no point travelling to a big island like Crete…

  19. parischien avatar

    greece 8 days mid june

    by parischien 03 March 2012

    I am looking for advice on Greek islands for mid June. We arrive in Athens June 15 and have 8 days in Greece, then need to fly to Venic…

  20. zebec avatar

    RE: Greek Island hoping

    by zebec 27 February 2012

    If a double-blast of fun is appealing to you, you might consider Santorini, *followed by a ferry to nearby Folegandros isle. I am done.…

  21. zebec avatar

    RE: First Time to Eurpoe, Seeking Expert Advise On Italy and Greece

    by zebec 27 February 2012

    I'm just going to snatch a few bits here to comment on Justin. There's one Greek isle that I'm forever suggesting here on TT. Its called…

  22. zebec avatar

    RE: Travelling to Greece in March

    by zebec 26 February 2012

    In March, we once ferried from Santorini over to the isle Folegandros. We were the sole travelers there then and it was fantastic! One…

  23. neckervd avatar

    RE: Ferry concerns!

    by neckervd 24 February 2012

    Bluestar published the timetables valid until 31st October 2012 for the following lines: Piraeus - Paros - Naxos - Ios - Santorini Piraeus…

  24. neckervd avatar

    RE: 2012 ferry timetables.

    by neckervd 22 February 2012

    Bluestar published the timetables valid until 31st October 2012 for the following lines: Piraeus - Paros - Naxos - Ios - Santorini Piraeus…

  25. zebec avatar

    RE: Finishing Peace Corps-Want to go on a vacation! Suggestions?

    by zebec 22 February 2012

    Pinchaque has it right, assumedly based on your stated interests et al. Croatia's Dalmatian coast is remarkable and has several worthy…

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