Greek Island Holiday Help

[Ageing Grey Mackem]

Oh wise SMB, we have decided, heatwave and dead TV presenters notwithstanding, that we will be going to visit a Greek island this Summer, but having never been before we have no real idea as to where to go.

The main criteria are that it has to be picturesque, near the water and have plenty of decent tavernas / restaurants where we can sit preferably by a lovely harbour or somesuch and relax with nice local seafood etc. But no thumping house beats from local bars, no cheesy cafes advertising a full bloody english for 5 euros, don't want it to be too built up, and so on. Think Malcesine on Lake Garda but shifted to Greece. Any ideas based on good experiences, anyone?

 

[Geppetto]

Kefalonia is a nice one, lovely scenery and lots of nice villages to explore. You have to hire a car to get around the island, it's quite mountainous, the views are something else.

 

[Junior Birdman]

Only ever been to Kefalonia and that was beautiful. Captain Corellis mandolin was filmed there. Little fact for you

 

[T_Bone]

Skiathos Town fits the bill.

 

[Epping]

Kefalonia is very nice but I'd go for Skiathos

It has everything.. or it's sister island Skopolos

 

[Lambchops]

Oh wise SMB, we have decided, heatwave and dead TV presenters notwithstanding, that we will be going to visit a Greek island this Summer, but having never been before we have no real idea as to where to go.

The main criteria are that it has to be picturesque, near the water and have plenty of decent tavernas / restaurants where we can sit preferably by a lovely harbour or somesuch and relax with nice local seafood etc. But no thumping house beats from local bars, no cheesy cafes advertising a full bloody english for 5 euros, don't want it to be too built up, and so on. Think Malcesine on Lake Garda but shifted to Greece. Any ideas based on good experiences, anyone?

Kalami is lovely on Corfu - small, picturesque and a few lovely beach front tavernas with a couple more you can only get to by boat (the tavernas run them obvs) - 10 min to kassiopi aswell

 

[Town End Farmer Giles]

Skiathos Town fits the bill.

Looking there for next year, haven't been to Greece for a good few years and finding most of the accommodation is studios or hotels. Grown too accustomed to apartments and the extra space these days.

 

[The Silky Assassin]

Went to Rhodes last year, our first visit to any of the Greek isles. We stayed in Rhodes town and the old city and marina are beautiful. Going again next year.

 

[No7]

Tsillivi in Zante is exceptional

 

[Lumber]

Oh wise SMB, we have decided, heatwave and dead TV presenters notwithstanding, that we will be going to visit a Greek island this Summer, but having never been before we have no real idea as to where to go.

The main criteria are that it has to be picturesque, near the water and have plenty of decent tavernas / restaurants where we can sit preferably by a lovely harbour or somesuch and relax with nice local seafood etc. But no thumping house beats from local bars, no cheesy cafes advertising a full bloody english for 5 euros, don't want it to be too built up, and so on. Think Malcesine on Lake Garda but shifted to Greece. Any ideas based on good experiences, anyone?

Malia strip

 

[Epping]

Looking there for next year, haven't been to Greece for a good few years and finding most of the accommodation is studios or hotels. Grown too accustomed to apartments and the extra space these days.

Plenty of apartments around

Shouldn't have an issue

 

[spitfire]

If you want something small and friendly take a look at Agios Gordios on Corfu. From a taverna perspective there are some crackers on the beach to watch the sun setting on an evening

 

[Julio Mackemo]

Samos is beautiful

 

[HeaderDownBrown]

If you want something small and friendly take a look at Agios Gordios on Corfu. From a taverna perspective there are some crackers on the beach to watch the sun setting on an evening

We're going to go back to Greece next year, just had a little look at this on Trip Advisor, looks really nice. No prizes for guessing the 1st and possibly only football top on show on the travellers pictures....

 

[Secret Visage]

If you go to Corfu avoid Rosa, it's a sandfly infested shit hole.

 

[Old Prestonian]

Oh wise SMB, we have decided, heatwave and dead TV presenters notwithstanding, that we will be going to visit a Greek island this Summer, but having never been before we have no real idea as to where to go.

The main criteria are that it has to be picturesque, near the water and have plenty of decent tavernas / restaurants where we can sit preferably by a lovely harbour or somesuch and relax with nice local seafood etc. But no thumping house beats from local bars, no cheesy cafes advertising a full bloody english for 5 euros, don't want it to be too built up, and so on. Think Malcesine on Lake Garda but shifted to Greece. Any ideas based on good experiences, anyone?

What type of accommodation are you looking for? Poros on Kefalonia May fit the bill. We had lunch at a table on the pebbly beach at a restaurant yesterday with the water about five feet away.

 

[small mythos]

Sissi , Crete
Elounda, Crete is absolutely beautiful
Skala , Kefalonia
Tigaki, Kos
Achladies, Skiathos ( had a water taxi and bus to take you into town)
Agios Stefanos , Corfu

 

[Cloughs green jersey]

I was in Rhodes 3 weeks ago, can thoroughly recommend this place.

 

[freyasda]

Skiathos Town fits the bill.

this is the answer you require sir.

 

[Epping]

If you want something small and friendly take a look at Agios Gordios on Corfu. From a taverna perspective there are some crackers on the beach to watch the sun setting on an evening

Think I've been there.. be labranda hotel at one end.. as you say lovely places on the beach for a drink and food