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RE: A package holiday that doesn't feel like a package holiday?

by Ouzo 12 May 2012

There are scores of islands and resorts for that. getting to them in a week is not always easy. You just have to avoid the brasher resorts…
RE: Avoiding commercial islands

by AthensInsidersAnthia 08 May 2012

To get off the mail touristic track, I would recommend the following for trekking and beautiful beaches... 1. The mountain of Pelio (main…
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…
RE: Greek Islands in June

by Ouzo 07 April 2012

Well yes there a load of options you can take, Lesbos > Crete is unusual for a flight. Turkey <> Greece ferries are much more expensive…
RE: Summer ferries from Volos to Sporades

by Hafsa 04 February 2012

Thanks a lot!
RE: Summer ferries from Volos to Sporades

by Ouzo 04 February 2012

Almost all ferries go to all 3 islands Alonissos > Skopelos > Skiathos > Volos/AK. Then they return the same route. Thus about 06:30 on…
RE: Summer ferries from Volos to Sporades

by Hafsa 04 February 2012

Thank you very much Ouzo! Do you know if there are also different ferries from Skiathos or Skopelos to Volos and Ag. Konstantinos as well?…
RE: Summer ferries from Volos to Sporades

by Ouzo 03 February 2012

By August there are several daily ferries from Volos or Ag. Konstantinos. So you really don't need a timetable. Something like this, very…
Summer ferries from Volos to Sporades

by Hafsa 03 February 2012

In August I am going to Athens with my family, from there we would like to visit Delfos and after we would like to take a ferry from…
Re: Any suggested routes 4 weeks island hopping?

by o_akakios 05 January 2012

Why not Dodecanese instead of Cyclades? Cyclades are closer to Athens with better connection. That means more crowded than Dodecanese.…
RE: How to find the cheapest flights around Europe and any special deals

by artemis2 17 November 2011

I have no experience with Easyjet for the simple reason that they have no real hub near to where i live, but regarding Ryanair.. Aribo…
RE: Backpackers Itinerary

by feelkarma 05 October 2011

I would agree with Liberat that Greece would be great at the end of your trip, June is great with relatively good weather but few tourists.…
Re: 2 weeks in Greece (and some hiking)

by o_akakios 28 September 2011

1. The most popular Mount in Greece is Olymp (Olympos). There are many refuges and trails. Many people are on the way and the paths are…
RE: greece in november - december.....

by hedrlimno 24 September 2011

Hi, You can also try Sporades islands.I'm living on Skopelos island and weather here is fantastic in november/dec.So many nice walks to…
Re: The best of Greece

by o_akakios 11 August 2011

Hi, I suggest you to be concentrated in Pelion peninsula and Nothern Sporades Island complex. Pelion combines everything: Green mountain,…
RE: 2 weeks in Greece - Northern Islands?

by saikunger 13 July 2011

According to http://www.gtp.gr/RoutesForm.asp just two sailings per week between Thessaloniki and Skiathos (and hence Skopelos), so you'd…
RE: 2 weeks in Greece - Northern Islands?

by mariha2912 13 July 2011

Skiathos and Skopelos are on Sporades group of islands. At least in Greece, are not concidered "Northern Islands" . Skiathos is a major…
RE: Ionian Islands verse Aegean Sea off the beating track

by Humbla 09 June 2011

The Ionian islands (not all, but many of them), are loved by the British. The Aegean islands are MANY = many to chose from, and if you…
RE: lovely greek island in june

by Ouzo 17 May 2011

#11 There are 4 Sporades you forgot Skyros. It is the most different and least touristy of the four islands, maybe forgotton is the word...…
RE: lovely greek island in june

by lilyramone 17 May 2011

I visited the 3 islands a few years ago in June. Skiathos is known for it's beautiful beaches and (maybe because of that) is the most…
RE: Flights in October to Dubrovnik or Volos

by artemis2 02 January 2011

Ryanair has (or will have) started flying to Volos from Rome Ciampino, Milan Bergamo, Frankfurt-Hahn and Brussels South. I can't comment…
Flights in October to Dubrovnik or Volos

by Helen0104 02 January 2011

This is planning well in advance but I need to to get the best flights from Australia to Europe. We don't have a huge budget. My tentati…
Re: Summertime and the livin' is grecian

by o_akakios 03 December 2010

Hi I agree with poster #1. If your start point is Athens, I would suggest you the following route: beginning from Peloponnese: Corint…
Re: Sporades Islands

by energigi 12 November 2010

Hello, I am a Dutch/Greek resident of Skaithos and I will be happy to give you exact advise for your planned trip to the Sporades. This…
Re: 8 Days in Greece: Athens, Santorini & ????

by gelinas23 19 October 2010

We just spent a month in Greece, and are also not a party couple, and prefer to hang out in a central place. 8 days will be tight. Maxim…