And which route would you suggest? Naxos has beautiful beaches, excellent food, and it is quite significant to keep you intrigued and interested. No, in general you dont need to book any ferries in June. Naxos would be my choice as it is an island that has many activities, great sandy, long beaches and a picturesque villages. We are going for 12 days leaving to Rome on day 12. For example, if you prefer to visits Rhodes or Kos you can fly there and then bypassing by ferry some islands and to reach Athens. I was hoping to at least go somewhere that has cliffs down to the beaches, and also a place with the small town feel in the city where you might actually run into locals. Ionian islands I think is perfect for beginners as usually the winds are quite smoother than some other areas in Greece and you can find beautiful beaches. All the islands that you mentioned are super nice and each has a different style! The perfect itinerary!
If you want to have an easy access to the airport then the old twon of Rhodes can be your choice. Any recommendations or suggestions? What I loved most were the wonderful traditional Greek tavernas, the village squares, the hiking, the bakeries, the sovlaki, the retsina. Generally, I prefer Milos to Ios but I would think that in your case Ios might be a better choice. So, you can select islands like Paros and Naxos. Now if you want to add Lefkada and Kefalonia to your itinerary, you have two options. I added to the article! If you are interested in sailing in that area we can recommend one company that we have used in the past and we were very pleased. Also, you can visit the archaeological museum and the Skarkos archaeological site. Thanks again for the great advice! If it is the beginning, then I would recommend booking your accommodation especially for Santorini and Mykonos. If you could advise from your experience what you would recommend I would really appreciate it!! You sound quite well informed about Greek island hopping, as the sequence of the islands that you have selected are pretty reasonable at least to me!!! Thank you in advance for the advice! Note that the main town that probably you would stay isnt the most quaint in Cyclades, but still has its wonderful corners! Naxos (3.30 hours from Heraklion), Paros (4 to 5 hours from Heraklion) and Santorini (2 hours from Heraklion ) that you went 30 years ago, are good options. Paros. Serifos: Small island. Cyclades might be a better ft I think. You have some terrific options to visit from Ios, like Santorini, Paros, and Naxos, which are some of the most famous islands in Greece. Ios can be a good choice and relatively calm during October. Where can we still find a nice white village, a lively square, good/great local/traditional food (I dont want any French Asia Fusion stuff)? Now, about Santorini, I dont think that I have to tell you much, as it is impressive! And last, Serifos might be a good choice. Both routes are excellent and you will enjoy them! The only issue with KImolos is that the hotels and rooms are not many so it is difficult some times to book accomodation. ), Hello! We will definitely visit both Paros and Tinos, and I think we will prioritize to visit Kithnos as well as it looks magical. Wow! 1. I have an idea on the ferry times etc, I am worried if we book everything in advance and theres a storm/ workers on strike it will throw everything off. We like the sound of Milos, Ios, Santorini , Naxos, Paros if you had to choose 4 out of these 5 islands what would you recommend for us (wed also be on a budget but are both working the rest of summer) thank you so much for your blog its amazing! It has amazing food and great beaches! complete travel guide about this wonderful island. Naxos and Paros can be definetely be nice choices as they both provide terrific water sports options. Hi, I am looking to go island hopping with my Son around mid May. how does it work at the moment , Many thanks Lynne. If you are looking for activities on the islands, I use the. Also, some yachting holidays seem not to be actually sailing (motor powered mainly) Do you know of any companies to recommend and/or island groups to focus on. It has not the best beaches though! Plus it has many different activities to do. Another obvious choice would be Paros island, where you can visit Antiparos island on a daily trip or Sifnos island for 2 days. Sporades islands are as well as superb for sailing as you can visit 3 main amazing and green islands Skiathos(the most touristic), Skopelos, Alonissos (the quietest and not so touristic) with stunning beaches. These are for travellers that prefer wilder and quiet places and experiences. Hi there! We are not interested in visiting Mykonos or Santorini and would like a similar adventure we had before, but new ideas for Greek islands and plan to visit end of June for 10days, are you able to provide some ideas please? For Corfu you will need to get a plane and I think it would better to find an island closer to Athens that you can approach by ferry. My recommendation is if you can fly into Greece and out of Greece from different airports to save yourself the time and money perhaps! Naxos would be one of them and you can also add Koufonisi island (small with amazing beaches)for 2 days. Should I book my whole ferry itinerary for the whole trip in one go or wait until I get there? Then, I would also suggest Tinos island which has many great paths that pass through beautiful and picturesque villages. Amorgos is wild with a touch of a more traditional characteristicd and it is not so touristy. Hi hubby and I are wanting to go island hopping over 3 weeks next year. And I was wondering if you had to book ferries way in advance? In this part of the Mediterranean, there is no single starting point for Greek island hopping. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Naxos is large island, but you can stay at the main town where you can visit some lovely beaches nearby.
Hi, what are you thoughts on a mainland trip to Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Kalambaka & Santorini for the first time in Greece? Literally the most adventurous weve ever been and didnt even know where to start. You can add 1 or islands but probably not more as you might not enjoy if you day by day change islands. Thank you. You can take the plane from Corfu to Kefalonia, which is cheaper and quicker than ferries and buses. But it very far away from the airport (there is ataxi tha costs around 80 euros one way. A small island with 4 amazing beaches, that you can walk or bike everywhere! The choices here are many. Now, I do understand that you might add or remove one destination but I am not sure what exactly you are looking for! They also have airports so you can fly from Athens to them. You can, of course, add some more islands, like one day trip from Mykonos to Delos, which belongs to the incredible list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece or even Tinos, which is a magnificent island under the radar of massive tourism, which we frequently visit and here you can find our complete travel guide about this wonderful island. Sorry for that! It has lovely, long, sandy beaches, really nice mountainous villages and you can do a wide range of activities! Additionally, are there any must-see experiences/sights you would suggest for these locations? Koufonisia. I know that Ill be going during the off season, so I would like to visit islands that arent shut down for the winter and will have the ferries running from Athens. Note also that beginning of April is quite early in the season and most of the shops on the islands arent open yet and the weather isnt great usually. They might not have the best beaches in Greece but I think you feel the Greek culture (especially in Amorgos.). I would recommend bigger and more touristy islands as on the small ones, most of restaurants will be closed. Can you see multiple islands this way? I will suggest some destinations but this is quite rough recommendation, as I dont know your preference or your budget etc! And from Lefkada, you can use Ionian Sea Ferries and arrive at Fiskardo Kefalonia. Tinos can be the one of them. My partner and I are planning to visit some Greek islands for around 7-10 days during the first 2 weeks of October this year. So, my family (wife, two teenage daughters) are on a Greek island cruise in July. Then from Milos, you have different options, but you can try one of Paros or Naxos, which are quite popular and are very beatiful. Tinos has many hiking trails, which some of them passes through picturesque villages and lovely squares! Nice island, with a great main village which has incredible view, beautiful beaches and also lovely hiking routes. Also,If you are visiting Greece on June or September then you add Ios island (i tend to avoid this). Me and my boyfriend, in our mid-20s, are planning on spending one week/ten days in Greece this July. Dont forget that, otherwise you will get disappointed. Really hoping to go on a boat tour and travel around and swim, snorkel most of the time. Which resort on Rhodes would you recommend? Ive been trying to do my own research, but I was wondering if you might know the best way to traverse this route, or have suggestions for a route that would give a similar experience (we were also interested in islands such as Zante and Hydra)! and then visit a number of islands, and are happy to fly home from a different airport. Naxos. Im looking to go Greek Island hopping as a solo female traveller (20s) for a month between mid June Mid July. Were quite adventurous and want to have fun but also want to relax on the beach. The short answer is that the order that you are writing in your comment is valid and it makes totally sense! We are only staying for a week and are wondering which islands we should visit. And, in my old age, the accommodation needs to be charming, traditional, and comfortable 4*+ boutiques. It can be from Igoumenitsa, or you can fly to any of the biggest islands (like Corfu) and start from there! One possible route could be Kos- Nisyros- Astypalaia Naxos and then you should definitely visit Delos island, with an amazing archaeological site and final destination would Piraeus. It doesnt have great beaches (you might not need them as it will be quite cold), but it has a beautiful city on the port and they combine the celebrations of catholic and orthodox easter as a big part of the island has catholic inhabitants. It sounds a little bit complicated. Spetses is a good choice as it has an easy access from Athenas, it has a nice vibe and good beaches (not amazing, but good). Bear in my mind that is a large island but there is a good bus connection. Skopelos belongs to the Sporades complex and there is no easy connection between Santorini and Sporades islands. And not sure when are you going to Greece, but if you have selected July or August, you may have to be super prepared and book your hotels, tickets etc. On this island, you can go very easily through Mykonos. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. This can be a tricky question as it depends on what you want to see each time that you visit an island or a city. Kythnos is relatively close to Athens. I am here to help you as much as I can! Im looking at the Cyclades because I fancy a couple of days in Mykonos and Santorini but am open to any and all ideas and this. I will name only a few. Another option would be to visit directly Athens for 2-3 days and make some daily trips to Hydra and to Delphi or Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns. There are many choices. I think the best course of action for us would be to fly directly to Kos or Rhodes and work our way back up to Athens by ferry, where we would fly back home. 
Hi! We love Greece and usually head to Kalamaki, Zante but feel like a bit of an adventure after the pandemic. And Paros of course is another good choice! Note, that in Paros you can visit Antiparos island which beautiful, small and very close to Paros, but you can go to many places and beaches walking! Or you can arrive by flight directly at international aiport of Rhodes, check the amazing sites of medieval city of Rhodes and Lindos and then fly to Athens. Many thanks for your advice. But again, these are personal preferences! Kos is one of the most touristic islands in Greece with big resorts and sandy beaches. Nysiros is another island (the other is Santorini) quite wild, and it has an active volcano (but not erupting). Tinos is beautiful and it would have a relaxed atmosphere for sure and it is outside the usual tourist traps. Lately, it has become quite trendy, which means that it gets quickly crowded and is quite expensive. We really just want to spend the time island hoping but not sure what islands to go to for the best experience for the 12 days. All three islands are green with great nature and amazing beaches. Thanks for the great site!
I agree that we dont want to try to squeeze in too much, so I was thinking we would look into stopping at 1-2 additional islands between Rhodes/Kos and Athens, preferring to stray away from Santorini and Mykonos. You have more combinations to choose from, which is awesome but it can create a headache from the wide range of islands. I was looking at Crete because they have nonstop flights from London what do you think of there? I like this route as it begins from one famous and busy island and goes through some more hidden islands in the Aegean. Also, ideally wed like to stay on just one island for those four nights, and not have to pack up and head to another hotel/AirBnB. i Manni! Just be creative and ask us in the comment section below. They are quite small, so dont expect big hotels and resorts. You can pass Mykonos or Paros, which have both a great energy and vibe. Except for climbing, there are routes for hiking and some great one-day trips to close small islands. In case you decide on visiting Skopelos, then, of course, Skiathos or Alonissos might be good choices! Do you recommend that we book our ferrys & accommodation in advance or just book our return flight and wing it? Thank you so much for your response. Or you can try something different like Sifnos, which is lovely island with amazing food and nice small villages, but not the best beaches in the world!! Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Two days in Athens! For now, there are no special restrictions for ferries and islands, but this might change. Delos is not an island that you can stay there as it is an archaeological site and it is designated as a Unesco World Heritage site. There are different, as Santorini is considered more romantic with the out of this world landscape and the volcano views and Mykonos more cosmopolitan with great nightlife and beaches. You can check with ferryscanner and check if there is a direct connection between the desired islands. And secondly, island-hopping on Greek islands is always a good idea! By plane much less apparently theres no direct flight from RHO however sky express does fly to Karpathos and then continues to Kasos (25 mins turnaround) now on their website they allow you to get both tickets together, so as my trip ends at Kasos, will I stay on the plane in Karpathos? Hi, I was wanting to do a greek trip for about 2 weeks and just wanted to see if you think the current itinerary is feasible? The landscape is I think something special and unique. with a beautiful main village and lovely beaches. The days I believe are well allocated as I think you can get an idea from the places that you are going to visit. Crete is a beautiful place and you could spend some time there. Kastelorizo Rhodes Amorgos Koufonisia Naxos Paros Delos (I will explain)- Athens, Kastelorizo Rhodes Symi Kos Santorini Naxos Delos Athens. For example, in Apeiranthos village you can visit 4-5 different museums and learn more about tradition and history. Sifnos. Ive been to Skiathos and Skopelos before but many years ago. I am leaving next week. It has picturesque villages, great beaches and also many different option for activities, like water sports, hiking etc. Its my first holiday as a singleton. great and many beaches and good nightlife with nice bars and few clubs. Zante is nice, but also Cyclades are great and very picturesque! We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Hi guys mine might be a stupid question but I was planning to visit Kasos from Rhodes and by ferry it would take more than 5hrs. Which other island(s) near or places in lefkada would you recommend? Namely, fly to skiathos which is quite touristy, but then you can visit Skopelos and Alonissos that have excellent beaches and amazing waters! As it has amazing beaches and it is so small that you can walk around it! I appreciate that it has probably changed a lot and that it is particularly recommended for youth and night life (both of which are in my past!) If you need any other help or guidance, just let me know Steph. If you need anything else, just let me know. We want to relax and have a local experience. he choices of the islands is of course a personal choice based on your preference! Finally, for wind surfing and surfing then Tinos can be a good choice, where you can find amazing food, many hiking trails and nice beaches. Kos This island is very touristy but still it has a great history as it is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the so-called father of medicine! You will also find some of the best and most Instagramable beaches, like Balos, Kedrodasos and Elafonisi in the Chania region. Firstly, you will explore the Chora, which is beautiful with the typical whitewashed houses and of course the windmills. Im a bit overwhelmed by the choice and finding it hard to know where best to choose no real sailing experience either but would like opportunity to try. This year is a little bit strange as they say that the visitors in Greece might catch a new high, as the numbers in tourists are back after 2 years! dont know your preferences so I hesitate to recommend specific islands! You can fly there from Athens, otherwise you can go by car and ferry which can be more time consuming. If you are in the Volos area, you can explore some of the best beaches there in the Pelion area. Hello I am a solo traveler planning a trip in late October and would like to visit 2 islands, as Im only going for 9 days and dont want to rush. You can visit Delos through Paros and Naxos through local tours. Santorini is the most famous Greek island, with not great beaches, but a magical landscape and a lot of history! Now, Santorini is a place that during pre covid era you should have pre-booked it 6-9 months before as it is one of the most famous islands in the world and it gets really really busy! I have been to Patmos, Lesbos, and Samos as a child, and he has been to Crete as a child, but we dont remember much. I have gathered all the necessary information in the below posts! You can start your Greek island hopping from either Volos or Agios Konstantinos port. Koufonisia might be a no for July as it becomes very crowded, but it has amazing beaches and you can walk almost the whole island (it has only one main village.) But other than that I think it would be fine. Another possibility is to go to Sporades islands. Ive been island hopping from early September until late October, starting in Corfu (I had plenty of time, not just a few days). I am leaving 3-4 days for Athens. I have looked a bit more into it and I love your suggestions! Rhodes. As I have mentioned before August is really a high season, so you have to expect everything to be a little more expensive and quite crowded! Thanks for your help, Sarah.
And it is a way to move to the next destination which is Koufonisia. Not sure how you plan to move from Santorini to Skopelos, but it is not easy. ), If you are looking for specific hotels then you can look my specific page Best hotels in Rhodes. Not sure if Mykonos is to your taste, but it is considered one of the most famous Greek islands in the world. Schinousa is better for hiking as it has more uphills (not anything extreme), nice squares, not so touristy and nice beaches as well. Now, a more risky choice but closer to your needs might be the Small Cyclades complex. can i say how wonderful your web site is! This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Mykonos (find our dedicated post here!) You can try other routes of course! I love Greek food but am not looking for anything too fancy and also simple accommodation. The Cyclades looks as though it might be the best choice? Now about the destinations. Now, Folegandros and Amorgos are two islands with great hiking routes and nice villages. You can find our post about the best things to do in Rhodes island andwe also selected the best hotels in Rhodes here! We will be doing it on a tight budget so any advice and suggestions will be very gratefully received! Amorgos. My friend would like beaches and I historical sites. And this summer quite few sail tours are operating. And it also has nice beaches and beautiful villages. From the 4 of them, Koufonisia has become quite popular in the past years (find our detailed travel guide here and our list of the best places to stay on this beautiful island!). 
Road trip around Greece in 11 days Central Greece, The only pass that gives some discount on Greek islands is the. It sounds like a lovely plan and I think you will have a great time. Paros has become quite touristy lately, but I think if you visit at the beginning or mid June it would be ideal. I am really jealous right now Francisco! I want to spend a two or three days in Athens (sites of historical interest) and visit two Islands for three or four days each. Naxos is much bigger and Paros has a little bit more intense nightlife, especially in Naousa where at the picturesque harbour there are many nice bars! Its Italian influence has given the island a wonderful personality. Hi! From what you describe to us we think Sporades island would be a good choice and more specifically Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos islands. There were places with a few tourists, but not to many, and we were able to explore beautiful beaches that were not very populated at all! Wow the advice you are offering is so helpful, thank you so much! You are welcome! We really enjoyed island hopping, beautiful beach swims, casual cafes and beach restaurants, and some smarter restaurants and warm water. There are also some small and uninhabited islands that you can visit! But still as the period is after summer, I dont think you will have any issues. Athens 3 nights Mykonos 2 nights Santorini 3 nights Skopelos 4 nights We have a potential extra 2 nights to spend anywhere above or another island! Skiathos is a vibrant island with beautiful beaches and very interesting nightlife! I have only sailed in Greece twice, one in Ionian islands with some friends sailing boat and one in Sporades islands using Sail with us.
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