I want to go for 2 weeks with my boyfriend and see some of the greek islands, We dont want to do the big nightlife thing but also dont want to go anywhere too quiet. Or maybe we could mix it up... open to suggestions. Can anyone reccomend 3 or 4 islands?
2007-04-30 05:16:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
Hi Chonny.
You have some good advice here, but the islands suggested are far enough apart to make travelling around too much bother.
Santorini and Crete are both beautiful but anything less than 2 weeks will not do them justice.
You would be better off going to either the Ionian islands (Corfu, Paxos, Ithaca, Kefalonia); the Northern Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos) or the Dodecanese (Rhodes, Symi, Tilos, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos).
These groups are close enough together to make travelling around no more arduous than catching a bus, but each island in the group has something different to offer from all the rest.
I love all of the islands I have ever been to and I think you will too, so your top priority is to spend as much of your holiday on the islands, not sitting on a ferry.
2007-04-30 23:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
kos is lovely, and the great thing is there are several other islands you can visit, all just a quick boat ride away. kos is part of the Dodecanese, with Rhodes being the largest Island. From Kos you can visit Rhodes, Kalymnos, Nissyros (volcanic Island). Simi, Patmos, and Turkey!!! Every Island has it's party resorts and it's more laid back resorts, I can recommend Tingaki in kos as it has just enough bars and restaurants to have a great holiday, but no noisy clubs. the best time to visit is May, June, September or October. Visit www.justkos.co.uk
2007-05-01 03:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by Nickynackynoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to live on Paros, one of the Cyclades (along with Santorini, Naxos, Ios, Amorgos, and Mykonos among others). I'm biased, but it is my favorite island. Not a crazy partyland like Ios, but not deathly quiet either. The Cyclades are what many people picture when they think of the Greek islands, and it's easy to get around between them.
2007-05-01 17:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by Flamekat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well San Torini Is a must! if you can stay in a cave hotel - people use to dig homes under the earth to avoid earthquakes.
Also go to crete, it has a good night life with bars and fun stuff to do on the beach.
2007-04-30 05:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by iceblendedmochajavo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skiathos is an interesting choice since it combines beautiful scenery and night life. Andros, a not very famous island of Cyclades (although it is the biggest), very beautiful and not very noisy.... Zakinthos is amazing ... And last but not least, Crete : it has everything ....
Enjoy!
2007-04-30 07:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by mavmar72 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rhodes, not only because i am from there, but it also World Heritage city and with a medieval town that you ll not find anywhere else in Greece, and Patmos, the second world heritage city of Greece, in the same area of Dodecanese...
2007-05-01 01:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by Leonarda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dear, i come from that part of the world. If you go to Greece you will enjoy the time anywhere you go. With what your asking, you can go to Halkidiki and Thesaloniki and have all kinds of life you want.....i hope this will help you and dont hesitate to contact me if you need some more info.
Kalispera
2007-04-30 06:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by Pepe J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd recommend crete!!you can find whatever you want!!lively nights or peaceful evenings!great clean beaches!hey,who knows!!you may even see me walking down the streets!!rhodes is also very beautiful!very romantic!paros is also quiet with some nightlife!have a nice time wherever you go!!
2007-05-01 02:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by ....FED UP............ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honeymooned on Santorini and loved it. I've also been to Zakynthos and Crete ... both great.
Mykonos is popular, but lots of gays, FYI. Not that there's anything wrong with that........
2007-04-30 16:30:25 · answer #9 · answered by USAisNumber1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋