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RE: 2 months for experiencing a laid back island life

by INGELALEX 03 May 2012

Hi I don't know much about the islands you mention but since you want to go to Santorini, the west cyclades are nearby, less touritsic…
Re: Scarce fun in the sun?

by OdysseusSolo 30 March 2012

I was thinking Serifos+Sifnos+Kimolos+Milos, but I don't know for sure if these are tiny islands with lots of local life and minimal tourist…
Re: My perfect greek island?

by o_akakios 21 March 2012

I don t know any island with all these criteria, but: if you look for tiny, not touristic islands : Gavdos (south of Crete), Chalki (Dode…
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.…
RE: Cyclades Sorting Itinerary

by Ouzo 29 January 2012

I would make your mind up whether to do the Central Cyclades (Santorini, Ios, Naxos, Paros/Antiparos, Mykonos, Syros) or Western Cyclades…
RE: Any suggested routes 4 weeks island hopping?

by neckervd 05 January 2012

Greek ferry timetables are always published at the last possible moment. At some nice Islands, like Anafi, accommodation is often fully…
RE: Which island to base myself on the Cyclades in october?

by anaven 15 August 2011

So if you go to Paros you can make a daily trip to Antiparos, if you go to Milos you can make a daily trip to Kimolos and if you go to…
RE: Greece: quiet, suitable for kids, your recommendations please

by Ouzo 13 June 2011

Hi, Yes definately - Anafi, Donoussa and possibly Schinousa and Iraklia, though the latter has north facing beaches so rather windy &…
RE: Greece Island Hopping

by Ouzo 10 June 2011

Hi, A couple of years ago I did this backpacking trip it was for 4½ weeks though, and I flew into Mykonos and returned from Santorini,…
Island stay

by vaison 31 May 2011

Planning for next year, mid June through mid July, for my family which includes a teenager. I really want to go to Santorini, though I…
RE: ferry and accommodation advice

by travelerjan 08 May 2011

Kant, I am not clear as to which sailing you refer, when you say no car ferries?? You do not say... I think there are car ferries…
RE: ferry and accommodation advice

by travelerjan 08 May 2011

Yes, crete too optimistic on a 2 week trip, for sure. Then it would be a ferry trip, not an island trip. BOOK For ferries know-how,…
RE: ferry and accommodation advice

by Ouzo 08 May 2011

Hi, The first 2 weeks of July is JUST within mid-season for those particular islands so finding a room on arrival should not be enormously…
Re: un-touristy greek islands

by INGELALEX 02 May 2011

Do you have to travel in July?? That's when the absolutely peak is starting and prices will go up also! If you have a possibility to go…
RE: least touristy and unspoilt islands for a 2 week trip

by travelerjan 27 April 2011

Ives, have you ever heard of supply & demand. When there's a great demand, prices will be set at a higher level About booking ahead…
RE: least touristy and unspoilt islands for a 2 week trip

by travelerjan 26 April 2011

Good question, Ives and my answer would be about the same ... If I had to select from my list, I would choose something in the Cyclades…
Ferry tickets for Greece

by haturouinambi 24 February 2011

Is there any trustworthy website from where I can book my ferry tickets to the Greek islands on line on my own? I want to go from Piraeus…
Ferry tickets for Greece

by haturouinambi 24 February 2011

Is there any trustworthy website from where I can book my ferry tickets to the Greek islands on line on my own? I want to go from Piraeus…
RE: Authentic beach locale in Greece?

by Ouzo 18 January 2011

Head for Astypalaia, Ikaria, Fourni, Kimolos, Skyros. All those I have stayed on at least 3 times except Fourni which is only once. Possibly…
RE: 13 Days Island Hoping - where to go?

by Ouzo 30 December 2010

Hi, It's down to this really. Tourist saturated islands with nightlife, or less touristy islands. Your present route is OK but touristy,…
RE: too many islands, too little time

by Ouzo 17 November 2010

Does not matter which order you do them in fundamentally, but in principle would suggest the less touristy ones first as ferries are a…
RE: too many islands, too little time

by Ouzo 15 November 2010

Bear in mind you are going to 4 locations in 11 days, 4 days of that will be will be travelling. As has been said go straight to the island…
RE: Reasonably cheap accommodation in Mykonos

by travelerjan 14 October 2010

Amy, not quite sure why you would have chosen Mykonos -- it is NOT the ideal long-term place for "backpackers." Even if by some chance…
Cyclades w/family in July

by vaison 18 July 2010

I am planning a trip for July 2011. I know July is a crowded time but it is the only time we can take off. I would like to take my spouse…
RE: Islands on a Budget

by lonelylily 16 March 2010

Hi! here;s an answer from a Greek! Try Kimolos for the beautiful beaches, a small and very relaxing island, otherwise Folegandros which,…