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Post by butlerstbob on Jul 13, 2020 8:07:05 GMT
What's your favourite Greek Island and why?
I have been travelled to a few over the years but seen to have stopped at Kalymnos which is accessible via a flight Kos and a short ferry ride from Mastichari on the North West Side of Kos.
No English bars, or the crap you get in most popular resorts... Its just plenty of Tavernas and some local bars... Perfect
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Post by Northy on Jul 13, 2020 8:21:27 GMT
I like Santorini for it's setting, first went nearly 40 years ago before the 'modern hippy type lot' came in, still great place and I want to see the excavations at Thira
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Post by butlerstbob on Jul 13, 2020 8:33:55 GMT
Been there twice northy, once on a long ferry day trip from crete and then a few years later on a hydrofoil also from crete spending 3 nights in a self catering apartment, when we booked the apartment we just rocked up and some guy offered it to us for around 40 euros per night for 4 people and we said OK fine having only seen it from the main road.. We entered and opened the patio doors at the rear to be greeted with a panoramic view of the caldera... Absolutely stunning place mate but I hate the crowdy places these days so not returned unfortunately
We shall return there one day though I am sure because it really is stunning
Just remembered we did the excavations of Akrotiri and it's definitely worth a visit👍
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jul 13, 2020 8:38:00 GMT
Spetses. Modest little island,no cars everything horse drawn or walk. Plenty of life though but traditionally Greek. We rented a small outboard boat for the day, you could actually get round the island in about 45 minutes non stop but diving into the alcoves and beaches with beers and a picnic is the way to go. Flight to Athens is obviously fine but the transfer of about 2 and a half hours in a tired old coach without air con was unexpected. But the short ferry hop to the island was great. That smell of hot pine trees never goes away. Worth the effort.
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Post by riverman on Jul 13, 2020 9:02:24 GMT
Been to numerous Greek islands over the years. A few off the beaten track like Andros, Lefkada and Alonissos. But my favourite is a small island called Poros. Not far from Spetses as mentioned above. Relatively unspoiled but with a bustling harbour and a typically Greek main town with winding streets up to a clock tower that looks out over the whole town. Plenty of quiet little beaches and loads of opportunities to island hop or visit Athens. Was meant to have gone this earlier this year but for the virus. Have booked up for next year tho.
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Post by raythesailor on Jul 13, 2020 12:46:53 GMT
Been to numerous Greek islands over the years. A few off the beaten track like Andros, Lefkada and Alonissos. But my favourite is a small island called Poros. Not far from Spetses as mentioned above. Relatively unspoiled but with a bustling harbour and a typically Greek main town with winding streets up to a clock tower that looks out over the whole town. Plenty of quiet little beaches and loads of opportunities to island hop or visit Athens. Was meant to have gone this earlier this year but for the virus. Have booked up for next year tho. Poros. A-drinking town with a sailing problem 🤪🍺. I spend a lot of time around this area and Poros in particular. Not to be confused with Paros in the Cycladies. Also well worth visiting with Naxos a few miles to the East ⚓️ |
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 13, 2020 14:06:42 GMT
Paxos is my favourite, just a short ferry hop south of Corfu. No wild nightlife and about three towns/villages, but lovely. And take the little ferry over to Anti-Paxos for a day on the beach there. Been to Spetses, Poros, Hydra, Skiathos (a bit touristy),Skopelos (much quieter), Alonnisos (a little drab), Ios (party central in 1983!!!), Paros, Zante (a big mistake back in 1989, God knows what it's turned into!). Because of lockdown, I'm doing everything I was going to do this year next year, so my plan to go to Ithaca and pretend to be Odeysseus is now on hold until the year after.
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Jul 13, 2020 14:57:14 GMT
Crete. So much history and large enough to do some exploring, the Samaria Gorge is a great walk, Chania is beautiful as are the mountains, Lake Kournas is just stunning.
Paleochora is a delightful peninsula where both ends of the main street end at a beach and the sea, you can watch flying fishes from the beachside taverns, last time I was there just before the millennium there were a good few ageing hippies left over from the 60s, great spot.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2020 15:18:40 GMT
Never been to Greece but trips to Lesbos keep popping up on my ads. I don't ever remember putting anything about Aegean sea resorts into my search engine.
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Post by misterj on Jul 13, 2020 15:22:51 GMT
Kephalonia followed by Skiathos.... would highly recommend, partic at moment with v. low COVID stats
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Post by Northy on Jul 13, 2020 15:29:46 GMT
Been there twice northy, once on a long ferry day trip from crete and then a few years later on a hydrofoil also from crete spending 3 nights in a self catering apartment, when we booked the apartment we just rocked up and some guy offered it to us for around 40 euros per night for 4 people and we said OK fine having only seen it from the main road.. We entered and opened the patio doors at the rear to be greeted with a panoramic view of the caldera... Absolutely stunning place mate but I hate the crowdy places these days so not returned unfortunately We shall return there one day though I am sure because it really is stunning Just remembered we did the excavations of Akrotiri and it's definitely worth a visit👍 I went back 7 years ago, and was in the caldera to watch the sunrise over the top, stunning. Yes, I think I meant Akrotiri excavations (I keep thinking of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus) |
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Post by Northy on Jul 13, 2020 15:35:33 GMT
Bettany Hughes is currently doing a 6 part series (1 part to go) on Ch5 of a Greek Odyssey, visiting many islands, certainly gives an insight into a lot of the islands, and also a lot of glimpses of her ample cleavage which resembles 2 bald men trying to escape a bodice. Worth looking it up on catch up, for both reasons  www.facebook.com/watch/?v=747020606136649 |
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Post by butlerstbob on Jul 13, 2020 15:52:23 GMT
Bettany Hughes is currently doing a 6 part series (1 part to go) on Ch5 of a Greek Odyssey, visiting many islands, certainly gives an insight into a lot of the islands, and also a lot of glimpses of her ample cleavage which resembles 2 bald men trying to escape a bodice. Worth looking it up on catch up, for both reasons www.facebook.com/watch/?v=747020606136649I shall watch those later thanks I will make a list of the Islands I have been to later most I have forgotten as it was 24/7 drinking😊 |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 13, 2020 21:05:50 GMT
Paxos is my favourite, just a short ferry hop south of Corfu. No wild nightlife and about three towns/villages, but lovely. And take the little ferry over to Anti-Paxos for a day on the beach there. Been to Spetses, Poros, Hydra, Skiathos (a bit touristy),Skopelos (much quieter), Alonnisos (a little drab), Ios (party central in 1983!!!), Paros, Zante (a big mistake back in 1989, God knows what it's turned into!). Because of lockdown, I'm doing everything I was going to do this year next year, so my plan to go to Ithaca and pretend to be Odeysseus is now on hold until the year after. Done all of the Ionian islands but Antipaxos is incredible, possibly the best beaches in Europe. No shops, no roads and just eight villas. We stayed in one for ten days last summer after staying in Parga, just opposite on the main land. (As you know) everybody who is on the beaches has had to get there by boat, save for the handful of people who are staying in the villas or living on the island. Our villa was right next to Bella Vista, I took this on my phone. |
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Post by lordb on Jul 13, 2020 21:11:31 GMT
Paxos is my favourite, just a short ferry hop south of Corfu. No wild nightlife and about three towns/villages, but lovely. And take the little ferry over to Anti-Paxos for a day on the beach there. Been to Spetses, Poros, Hydra, Skiathos (a bit touristy),Skopelos (much quieter), Alonnisos (a little drab), Ios (party central in 1983!!!), Paros, Zante (a big mistake back in 1989, God knows what it's turned into!). Because of lockdown, I'm doing everything I was going to do this year next year, so my plan to go to Ithaca and pretend to be Odeysseus is now on hold until the year after. Done all of the Ionian islands but Antipaxos is incredible, possibly the best beaches in Europe. No shops, no roads and just eight villas. We stayed in one for ten days last summer after staying in Parga, just opposite on the main land. (As you know) everybody who is on the beaches has had to get there by boat, save for the handful of people who are staying in the villas or living on the island. Our villa was right next to Bella Vista, I took this on my phone. Can't believe it's the same planet |
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Post by butlerstbob on Jul 13, 2020 21:20:18 GMT
Paxos is my favourite, just a short ferry hop south of Corfu. No wild nightlife and about three towns/villages, but lovely. And take the little ferry over to Anti-Paxos for a day on the beach there. Been to Spetses, Poros, Hydra, Skiathos (a bit touristy),Skopelos (much quieter), Alonnisos (a little drab), Ios (party central in 1983!!!), Paros, Zante (a big mistake back in 1989, God knows what it's turned into!). Because of lockdown, I'm doing everything I was going to do this year next year, so my plan to go to Ithaca and pretend to be Odeysseus is now on hold until the year after. Done all of the Ionian islands but Antipaxos is incredible, possibly the best beaches in Europe. No shops, no roads and just eight villas. We stayed in one for ten days last summer after staying in Parga, just opposite on the main land. (As you know) everybody who is on the beaches has had to get there by boat, save for the handful of people who are staying in the villas or living on the island. Our villa was right next to Bella Vista, I took this on my phone. That's stunning could quite easily be the carribean 👌 |
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Post by butlerstbob on Jul 13, 2020 21:46:06 GMT
Been to these Islands some more than once... Crete, Thassos, Rhodes, Kos, Skiathos, Santorini, Kefalonia, Kalymnos & Zante
Been to a few for day trips Scopolos Lefkada
I am really feeling the urge to go for a couple of months, just take a bag each for me and the Mrs, and travel around by ferry, small dolphin, hydrofoil etc staying on some of the smaller off the beaten track Islands
Its one for my list of things to do before I can't!
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Post by raythesailor on Jul 13, 2020 22:29:39 GMT
It’s tough out there at the moment , they have been quite rightly Very strict on Lockdown and quarantine regulations.
I do know the area very well and would be very happy to advise anybody about exploring the Islands should they want to explore in the future after hopefully this dreaded virus situation has resolved itself. This wonderful region is easily explored by using frequent inter island ferries.
At the moment People arriving from the UK are not permitted to enter but I have booked a flight to Athens at the end of August in the hope that the restrictions will be lifted.😀⚓️
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Post by billc on Jul 14, 2020 7:25:23 GMT
I have only been to a few , but I liked Patmos with the monastery on the hill around a cave where the Book of Revelation was written .
When I was there sprigs of Rosemary were being hanged up in th cave which was part of a religious ceremony although I could only think of roast lamb at the time
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 14, 2020 8:12:19 GMT
Paxos is my favourite, just a short ferry hop south of Corfu. No wild nightlife and about three towns/villages, but lovely. And take the little ferry over to Anti-Paxos for a day on the beach there. Been to Spetses, Poros, Hydra, Skiathos (a bit touristy),Skopelos (much quieter), Alonnisos (a little drab), Ios (party central in 1983!!!), Paros, Zante (a big mistake back in 1989, God knows what it's turned into!). Because of lockdown, I'm doing everything I was going to do this year next year, so my plan to go to Ithaca and pretend to be Odeysseus is now on hold until the year after. Done all of the Ionian islands but Antipaxos is incredible, possibly the best beaches in Europe. No shops, no roads and just eight villas. We stayed in one for ten days last summer after staying in Parga, just opposite on the main land. (As you know) everybody who is on the beaches has had to get there by boat, save for the handful of people who are staying in the villas or living on the island. Our villa was right next to Bella Vista, I took this on my phone. Ha! That’s taken from the taverna isn’t it Paul? Been to Paxos twice, in 91 and 94, both times on my own! Would like to go back with Jackie, my partner, as I keep boring her. Maybe I can do it with Ithaca thrown in. |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jul 14, 2020 8:31:52 GMT
Our visit to Samos was quite a memorable one for a number of reasons. I wasn't quite prepared for landing, the captain announced that the approach would be 'different' to normal so as to avoid Turkish airspace. He wasn't wrong, the plane was practically on its side giving you a great view of the ground. Apparently it's quite a short ex military runway. A large island but where we stayed was okay, unfortunately two days of the shits didn't help. The icing on the cake was a day spent on trip to Ephesus, just incredible it has to be done, my one and only venture onto that continent,we even fell into the buying a Turkish rug routine. I'd love to go back to the islands and try some of the places you've all recommended, sounds good.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jul 14, 2020 8:35:34 GMT
It’s tough out there at the moment , they have been quite rightly Very strict on Lockdown and quarantine regulations. I do know the area very well and would be very happy to advise anybody about exploring the Islands should they want to explore in the future after hopefully this dreaded virus situation has resolved itself. This wonderful region is easily explored by using frequent inter island ferries. At the moment People arriving from the UK are not permitted to enter but I have booked a flight to Athens at the end of August in the hope that the restrictions will be lifted.😀⚓️ Expect to be contacted when the time is right ray.👍 |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 14, 2020 9:01:11 GMT
Done all of the Ionian islands but Antipaxos is incredible, possibly the best beaches in Europe. No shops, no roads and just eight villas. We stayed in one for ten days last summer after staying in Parga, just opposite on the main land. (As you know) everybody who is on the beaches has had to get there by boat, save for the handful of people who are staying in the villas or living on the island. Our villa was right next to Bella Vista, I took this on my phone. Ha! That’s taken from the taverna isn’t it Paul? Been to Paxos twice, in 91 and 94, both times on my own! Would like to go back with Jackie, my partner, as I keep boring her. Maybe I can do it with Ithaca thrown in. Yes Mike, Bella Vista taverna overlooking Votoumi beach, the second beach the water taxi from Paxos takes you to. This is the first beach where they drop off, Vrika, that I took a few seconds footage of. All the other beaches on the island are completely deserted. Fly into Corfu. Hydrofoil to Paxos. You can now get a ferry from Paxos to Ithaca. Fly out of Kefalonia. |
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 14, 2020 9:28:39 GMT
I didn't even know you could stay on Anti Paxos Paul. I guess people from Paxos flock there beacause it's all shingle on Paxos, but how great to be able to stay. I'm going to check it out now! Can you order me Swordfish steak with greek salad and a cold Amstel, and I'll be right there  |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 14, 2020 10:26:31 GMT
I didn't even know you could stay on Anti Paxos Paul. I guess people from Paxos flock there beacause it's all shingle on Paxos, but how great to be able to stay. I'm going to check it out now! Can you order me Swordfish steak with greek salad and a cold Amstel, and I'll be right there As I said there's only 8 villas on the island and a handful of cottages in the centre of the island for workers on the vineyard. All your groceries have to be delivered by boat, it is a proper Robinson Crusoe experience and although it's utterly idyllic, it certainly isn't for everybody. Before the visitors from Paxos arrive at about 10.30 am and after they have left at around 5pm, you have some of the best beaches in the Med, literally entirely to yourself, it is magical, I've never seen water that clear anywhere in the world. Having said all that, I don't think we'd do it again, when we've been before, it has always been as day visitors and that's a far more civilized way to do the beaches, although of course you don't ever get the island all to yourself. |
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Post by marylandstoke on Jul 14, 2020 11:38:06 GMT
Paxos is my favourite, just a short ferry hop south of Corfu. No wild nightlife and about three towns/villages, but lovely. And take the little ferry over to Anti-Paxos for a day on the beach there. Been to Spetses, Poros, Hydra, Skiathos (a bit touristy),Skopelos (much quieter), Alonnisos (a little drab), Ios (party central in 1983!!!), Paros, Zante (a big mistake back in 1989, God knows what it's turned into!). Because of lockdown, I'm doing everything I was going to do this year next year, so my plan to go to Ithaca and pretend to be Odeysseus is now on hold until the year after. Done all of the Ionian islands but Antipaxos is incredible, possibly the best beaches in Europe. No shops, no roads and just eight villas. We stayed in one for ten days last summer after staying in Parga, just opposite on the main land. (As you know) everybody who is on the beaches has had to get there by boat, save for the handful of people who are staying in the villas or living on the island. Our villa was right next to Bella Vista, I took this on my phone. Almost impossible to tell this from the view in a recent thread. Bentilee looking back from the Wagon. |
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Post by elystokie on Jul 14, 2020 11:57:08 GMT
Toss up between Zante and Zakynthos for me  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Jul 14, 2020 13:08:23 GMT
What's your favourite Greek Island and why? I have been travelled to a few over the years but seen to have stopped at Kalymnos which is accessible via a flight Kos and a short ferry ride from Mastichari on the North West Side of Kos. No English bars, or the crap you get in most popular resorts... Its just plenty of Tavernas and some local bars... Perfect Domestos. |
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Post by butlerstbob on Jul 14, 2020 14:03:52 GMT
Toss up between Zante and Zakynthos for me Went to one of those places early 90s Ely, spent a night on Ouzo and water and remember getting up the next day walking down to the beach and taking a swig of water... And seemed to remember feeling pissed again within minutes😊 |
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Post by elystokie on Jul 14, 2020 14:07:31 GMT
Toss up between Zante and Zakynthos for me Went to one of those places early 90s Ely, spent a night on Ouzo and water and remember getting up the next day walking down to the beach and taking a swig of water... And seemed to remember feeling pissed again within minutes😊 If you went to one you went to both mate, different name for the same place, bloody shit myself when I got on the plane at Manchester and didn't know  |
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