Do you recommend that we book our ferrys & accommodation in advance or just book our return flight and wing it? And you dont need to book ferries. Paros and Naxos are great islands as well and I think a good fit for your needs, but you will definitely notice that both have become touristy! Ihave three weeks but dont want to rush ,also do i get tested at each island? I think Hydra doesnt have so nice beaches and Crete is quite large and you might not get the island feeling in 4 days. But there many hiking routes and wonderful beaches and it is not a party island! I agree that Sporades might be easier to navigate but in the middle of May, they might not have too much things to do. Amorgos is a more risky choice, as it has great villages, great paths, great waters but not sandy beaches!! Or you can remove one island from the route, for example, Naxos. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Naxos and Paros are similar, as it gathers visitors of all ages and you can do many different activities there, from water sports to hiking etc. And this summer quite few sail tours are operating. 
It is a really picturesque island with a fabulous main village and great, crystal waters. Im excited to get planning our visit! Ios can be a good choice and relatively calm during October. It is something that I also recommend! You can spend a couple of days there and then you can visit Kalymnos, which is one of the best destinations in Europe for climbing! Sorry for that! It is small with great hiking routes and still quite traditional. Another beautiful island, with a long, sandy beaches, many water sports, great mountainous villages, but quite large. 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. Both have good bus connection, so if you want to visit some great beaches you can go without renting a car. You can find my experience and my travel guide about Donousa here! Other than that, I found it fairly manageable to book from one island to the next. Meteora is a superb place, very unique and it has the out of this world characteristic. Note that you can fly to Milos as it has an airport and return by ferry, stopping to the island that you prefer! 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!! Skopelos was featured in the Hollywood movie Mama Mia, and Alonissos has an incredible Marine Park. Naxos. Mykonos and Santorini are nice choices, but both islands are quite overcrowded during July and August, so you might want to pick another date or pre book everything at least 6-9 months earlier. If you are looking for activities on the islands, I use the. 
You can visit Delos through Paros and Naxos through local tours. I will try to analyse some islands in a few words, but feel free to ask more! We are going for 12 days leaving to Rome on day 12. Normally it is quite cold to swim, unless you like to swim in cold temperatures! Ano Koufonisi is the most touristically developed, but at the beginning of June it would be quite nice and peaceful. ( 2 3 weeks to play with). And, in my old age, the accommodation needs to be charming, traditional, and comfortable 4*+ boutiques. Namely, fly to skiathos which is quite touristy, but then you can visit Skopelos and Alonissos that have excellent beaches and amazing waters! Ios on the other side is a party island where many young people around Europe choose it. 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. timetable for the coaches from Athens to Rafina port. But I dont recommend it to be frank, as you wont enjoy it much! I have gathered all the necessary information in the below posts! And secondly, island-hopping on Greek islands is always a good idea! incredible list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece. There are many options! Were thinking of starting in Athens for a couple nights as a family member lives there and then going island hopping. It has fantastic beaches, and you can do snorkelling and hiking (less options). 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. Paros island! Finally, Kithnos is a good choice as it is close to Athens with options for paddling and hiking. And last and probably best is Patmos. Travel (@secretgreece). Is a large island but t has beautiful beaches and great historical sites, like the old town of Rhodes and Lindos etc. Any recommendations on companies to use would be appreciated. If you need any other help or guidance, just let me know Steph. I could keep on listing more islands, but you can check those and ask me if you need anything else! Hi, what are you thoughts on a mainland trip to Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Kalambaka & Santorini for the first time in Greece? 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. I love Greek food but am not looking for anything too fancy and also simple accommodation. You should organise the trip very well before and pre-book all the hotels. Naxos. There are many choices. You can check Ios Paths, https://iospaths.gr/trekking-experiences/. If you are in the Volos area, you can explore some of the best beaches there in the Pelion area. It means that it is not a party island, but an island with beautiful and unique beaches! What a plan! 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? 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. It has some of the best and most picturesque villages and amazing food. Which islands you can visit from Santorini! 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)! In this part of the Mediterranean, there is no single starting point for Greek island hopping. July becomes quite crowded in some island so if you could start from beginning June to beginning of July -I belive it would be even better. So, there are my recommendation Francisco. Were quite adventurous and want to have fun but also want to relax on the beach.
If you want a quick escape from Athens to nice beaches, then might be a chocie, or Kythnos or Serifos!! Thanks again for the great advice! We are thinking of going at the start of September. We were looking specifically at Rhodes, Kos and surrounding islands, but would like to start in Athens, if possible. complete travel guide about this wonderful island. If you need anything else, just ask me! Wow the advice you are offering is so helpful, thank you so much! Amorgos is much wilder, with incredible colour of the sea, beautiful Hora and wonderful paths. Happy to help if I can! Were thinking about Hydra, Spetses, Corfu, Naxos, or Crete. The ferry prices usually do not change. Now, a more risky choice but closer to your needs might be the Small Cyclades complex. That should be an amazing trip Deithi! You can visit some Greek islands in Cyclades that has some direct connection. Daughter must have Instagram white beauty, wife wants hiking, swimming of course, but all of this not over whelmed by developments and tourists. 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. My fellow female friend and I (both 20) are hoping to do 2 weeks of island hopping in August as were both free then. It has also many great beaches, lovely beaches and great nightlife, especially in Naousa and Parikia. 1.40 from Lavrio port and around 3 hours from Piraeus. A complete guide to this beautiful island! This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It has amazing food and great beaches! Also,If you are visiting Greece on June or September then you add Ios island (i tend to avoid this). We want to have a relaxing and romantic holiday while exploring new places and their culture, history, and nature through hiking, snorkeling, etc. But to be frank, I am not sure about Skopelos. It sounds like a nice plan! This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Both islands provide beautiful trails, but I think Amorgos is one of the two best islands in the Aegean for hiking and in case you are wondering, the other is Andros. One more possible route could be Rhodes Leros- Patmos- Piraeus.
Now, regarding the two islands that you would like to explore. Of course the beaches are great, long and sandy. We are trying to decide on islands. Now about the destinations. Beautiful island with many small villages for exploration, (Naousa village is a beauty!) Are sail tours operating this summer? We would like to fly into Athens from the UK (as my daughter is desperate to visit there!) But I dont think it fits your needs as you described them to me. 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! great and many beaches and good nightlife with nice bars and few clubs. Hope you will have a great time wherever you choose to go! Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you for sharing this island hopping experience with us! and then visit a number of islands, and are happy to fly home from a different airport. Note that almost all the mentioned islands feel quitesafe and lately there is an increasing of solo female travellers, so I dont think you will have any issue. 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. But if you are going at the beginning of June I expect quite fewer tourists than July and August. One amazing island with great religious history and great beaches and beautiful architecture. 
Plus it has many different activities to do. Thats perfect! I am revisiting the Cyclades Islands for the first time in 35 years on 7 June for 10 days and would love your opinion. You will have more choices to fit the needs of both of you! Hi, I am looking to go island hopping with my Son around mid May. Thank you so much Dimitris, thats really helpful. That is so nice of you to revisit places you have been to years ago! Hi im new to greece island hopping, i was hoping to do Santorini , Amorgos, Naxos, Paros, Ios, Mykanos then back to Santorini, which order should i do them or are there better islands to substitute with ? You can pass Mykonos or Paros, which have both a great energy and vibe. But it is wild, with great traditional villages and great hiking trails! If you need anything else, just let me know. For example, in Apeiranthos village you can visit 4-5 different museums and learn more about tradition and history. You can do the route Milos Ios Koufonisia and you can fly back again from Naxos (which is next to Koufonisia) Or fly to Rhodes then Symi Nisyros Astypalaia. But in August both will be very crowded! Best & Worst Time of Year to Visit Athens. Then, from there, you can get the bus to Lefkada and then another bus to Nydri. Crete is a beautiful place and you could spend some time there. Thank you in advance for the advice! We want to stay in Athen for a couple of days, and the rest of the time on maybe two islands. 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. 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. I was hoping you. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I hope I didnt confuse you more. Can you weave magic and give us some contemporary suggestions? I will recommend 2 different island groups. What do people usually do for this time in June ? The other three arent under the massive tourism radar yet. Lately, it has become quite trendy, which means that it gets quickly crowded and is quite expensive. I think your schedule for first time in Greece is great!! What islands would you recommend? Firstly, you will explore the Chora, which is beautiful with the typical whitewashed houses and of course the windmills. As I mentioned above, it totally depends on your preference, budget and time. Milos is considered a more romantic island and many couples prefer it but it doesnt mean that there is no nightlife etc. Then from Milos, you have different options, but you can try one of Paros or Naxos, which are quite popular and are very beatiful. Thanks for your help, Sarah. Hmmm. We will be doing it on a tight budget so any advice and suggestions will be very gratefully received! And I was wondering if you had to book ferries way in advance? Then, Naxos could be a nice choice. These are for travellers that prefer wilder and quiet places and experiences. 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. I think you all have great time and you will totally love it! Here you can find the iconic white houses with blue coloured windows (or at least at most of Cyclades islands!). Anyway, if you have any question, just let me know! Kos is one of the most touristic islands in Greece with big resorts and sandy beaches. You will need at least 2 days for each of those 3 islands and indeed at least 2 days for Athens. My friend and I (early 30s) want to island hope from Kastelorizo all the way to Athens this summer (August). Another obvious choice would be Paros island, where you can visit Antiparos island on a daily trip or Sifnos island for 2 days. I was looking at Crete because they have nonstop flights from London what do you think of there? All the islands that you mentioned are super nice and each has a different style! But the other two islands have amazing beaches and they are smaller and easier to walk around! 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. I like this route as it begins from one famous and busy island and goes through some more hidden islands in the Aegean. We will definitely visit both Paros and Tinos, and I think we will prioritize to visit Kithnos as well as it looks magical. Were looking at doing a bit of Greek island hopping next year (2020). The food is also delicious, but overall dont expect too fancy restaurants (only in Skiathos probably) but nice and original taverns! But still as the period is after summer, I dont think you will have any issues. Rhodes is very famous, with fantastic history and beaches! Thank you!! Nysiros is another island (the other is Santorini) quite wild, and it has an active volcano (but not erupting). They might not have the best beaches in Greece but I think you feel the Greek culture (especially in Amorgos.). 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! Naxos and Paros can be definetely be nice choices as they both provide terrific water sports options. Thanks so much for your tips, theyve been really, really helpful. Which other island(s) near or places in lefkada would you recommend? Then, I would also suggest Tinos island which has many great paths that pass through beautiful and picturesque villages. is famous for its fantastic nightlife and beaches. 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. Here is our travel guide about the island and where to stay! One would be Sporades. Is there a different island you suggest, or do you think the three of Paros, Milos, and Santorini would be okay. Skopelos belongs to the Sporades complex and there is no easy connection between Santorini and Sporades islands. It is quite small, and it has kept its character. We want to visit unique places with a lot of charm, beautiful nature, and a local feeling. 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! I have written some posts about both islands, where to go and where to stay etc, so you can have a look and also check some nice boutique hotels. You have some terrific options to visit from Ios, like Santorini, Paros, and Naxos, which are some of the most famous islands in Greece. I just recommend it lastly, as it is not so famous and you might prefer to visit more well-known islands. I am here to help you as much as I can! But if you prefer checking some whitewashed houses with blue windoes that you may have seen in photos, then I think Cyclades might be a good option. Paros is my favourite choice as it offers options for all ages and also families and young couples. Note that you are going to try one of the shortest flights in the world (Karpathos Kasos! Good food, beaches, chill vibe.
Naxos would be my choice as it is an island that has many activities, great sandy, long beaches and a picturesque villages. Generally, I prefer Milos to Ios but I would think that in your case Ios might be a better choice. Naxos has beautiful beaches, excellent food, and it is quite significant to keep you intrigued and interested. 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. Now, I do understand that you might add or remove one destination but I am not sure what exactly you are looking for! But you can also check Syros and Tinos! We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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)? Not sure if Mykonos is to your taste, but it is considered one of the most famous Greek islands in the world. We are about to book and finalize details of the trip. It has lovely, long, sandy beaches, really nice mountainous villages and you can do a wide range of activities! Hi Chrissie. Can you see multiple islands this way? Serifos: Small island. It is not for everyone taste as it is very small and it looks from another older era. I truly believe that! 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? but would like to see it again. Thanks so much for getting back to me! 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. The choices here are many. You are welcome! It sounds amazing! Kythnos is relatively close to Athens. The Sporades have been recommended as easy to navigate for first timers but Im worried my Son might be bored! And I totally agree with you. Amorgos is an island with wild beauty and with one of the most beautiful, traditional central villages (Chora). Dont hesitate to ask us or leave us a comment below! Tinos is beautiful and it would have a relaxed atmosphere for sure and it is outside the usual tourist traps. It has picturesque villages, great beaches and also many different option for activities, like water sports, hiking etc. Now, Folegandros and Amorgos are two islands with great hiking routes and nice villages. It is quite large though. Also, it is quite wild, rough and still quite traditional. Any recommendations or suggestions? Skiathos is a vibrant island with beautiful beaches and very interesting nightlife! We want to go to Nidri and will hopefully have 2 weeks. with a beautiful main village and lovely beaches. This is trickier. thanks soo much for all the info . Paros. Just bear in mind that the weekend from 10-13 is a long weekend in Greece (Monday is a bank holiday), so the ferries on Friday and Monday would be quite full. Thank you Kelly for the nice words! Sifnos. Hi, were interested in seeing green locations with beautiful coves and beaches combined with dining in great restaurants at night. Also, take into account that middle of May would be still quiet in the islands so you might prefer visiting some more popular islands than small and remote ones. As it has amazing beaches and it is so small that you can walk around it! Which resort on Rhodes would you recommend? If you could advise from your experience what you would recommend I would really appreciate it!! 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. But, you will have a great time! Tinos can be the one of them. The Ionian Islands or Eptanisa (in Greek). But it has also nice beaches and a great vibe! Is it possible to visit the islands 1-2 days each? Especially the mainland villages are just marvellous. 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 might replace Amorgos with Koufonisia or Donousa, but this is just me as I love small islands! Hello I was last in Ios, Naxos, Paros, Santorni, Crete, 30+ years ago with a backpack and a few months,. I am not sure about some details of your itinerary, like which town of Crete are you going to land etc, but I will try to give you some ideas! 1. Its Italian influence has given the island a wonderful personality. My friend and I are going to spend about a week this June in Greece! We are aiming for a very active holiday with hopefully some hiking and some paddling. 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. Hi hubby and I are wanting to go island hopping over 3 weeks next year. Thanks Ulli! Not sure if I helped but let me know if you need anything else! And I find quite clever that you arrived at one island and you flew from another! We end in Athens, and then have 4 nights before heading back to Los Angeles. I am hoping to visit Greece at Easter next year (beginning of April 2023) for two weeks with my family and would really appreciate your advice. We made sure there was an airport at the first and last stop and the rest was island hopping inbetween! It totally depends on your preference! It has only one main village but you can also visit the opposite island (Kato Koufonisi) on a daily trip by boat.
Hi, I am islanding hopping soon in the cyclades. If you need any other information, just let me know. Me and my boyfriend, in our mid-20s, are planning on spending one week/ten days in Greece this July.
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). Im open to all options but dont want to not have enough time at each island so need to factor in few nights at each one thanks, Hi Dimitris, So glad that I stumbled across Secret Greece. If you want just take a taste and see all the important things, I think 3 days minimum to each island would ok. Hi We are a couple looking for a sailing holiday hopping around some greek islands. 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. Amorgos. If you are afraid of unexpected events, you can always look for hotels with cancellation. You can check with ferryscanner and check if there is a direct connection between the desired islands. But also another choice would be Folegandros island, where it might not has amazing beaches but it has a picturesque main village and you can enjoy there, romantic dinners and walking by dusk. Also, take into account that Tinos can get quite windy. Thanks for your amazing website. 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. Ferries-activities-sailing-experiences? So, pick up an area of destination and try to create your ideal itinerary! As of now, we were looking into Athens, Paros, Milos, and Santorini. Thank you. 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! We really enjoyed island hopping, beautiful beach swims, casual cafes and beach restaurants, and some smarter restaurants and warm water. Firstly, thank you for such a fabulous informative website! I added to the article! If it is the beginning, then I would recommend booking your accommodation especially for Santorini and Mykonos. But you can choose some different. Milos is considered quite romantic and quite laid-back island. Hi! Ive been to Skiathos and Skopelos before but many years ago. There are also some small and uninhabited islands that you can visit! ), If you are looking for specific hotels then you can look my specific page Best hotels in Rhodes. Saronic Gulf islands are well connected, and it is quite easy to get from one island to the other. And from Lefkada, you can use Ionian Sea Ferries and arrive at Fiskardo Kefalonia. can i say how wonderful your web site is! Road trip around Greece in 11 days Central Greece, The only pass that gives some discount on Greek islands is the. So, I will start with 2 safe choices. Thank you so much for your response. The way that you handle the whole trip was quite impressive! the best hotels and apartments in the area. For not having a car, Lindos also might be a good choice, as it has easy access to beaches and plenty of bars and restaurants and of course a magnificent town.
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