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Greek Island Holiday Help

Ageing Grey Mackem said:
Just checked out the Jet2 Holidays site and a quick search found a nice spot in Nidri(?) well within our price range and the dates that are looking most likely. Short walk to the seafront and looks lovely.
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If it means stansted and parking then we parked up in the long term car park and stayed the night before in the Radisson even though we didn’t fly until the next afternoon. It meant a pretty stress free journey, taking into account the shit show the M25 can be
 

Epping said:
Just to add I did a flotilla holiday our of Syvota and we visited 6 islands over 7 days including Ithaca, meggasinni and others I can remember. Some stunning little harbour
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Atokos Kefalonia and Arkoudi maybe?
 
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Charmer said:
Atokos Kefalonia and Arkoudi maybe?
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Kalamos. Was one.. did two nights in different places in Ithaca


We never got over to kefalonia.. I was hoping to sail into again effemia as spent 10 days there once and it was lovely
Ageing Grey Mackem said:
Just checked out the Jet2 Holidays site and a quick search found a nice spot in Nidri(?) well within our price range and the dates that are looking most likely. Short walk to the seafront and looks lovely.
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Lovely boat trips from Nidri . Can get an easy ferry across to kefalonia and fiskardo which is lovely for a few hours
 
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spitfire said:
Im actually in Kos now, and it is baking. If I was the OP I’d maybe come out in September.

As for Kos then it is a toss up between Kos Town and Tingaki for me, but I think the variety of Kos town just wins it for me.
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30 years since I've been to kos. Myself and a mate went flight only, no accommodation, wandered round the harbour of kos Town and ended up in a hotel right on the corner of the harbour, amazing location and a room on the front for the equivalent of £10 a night. Spent 2 nights there before bouncing around the islands on hydrofoil for 2 weeks then back to kos for our flight home. Never had accommodation just got of the boats and walked around till we found some, £3 a night was the best we got, in Rhodes Town and it was spot on. The communal kitchen had a well stocked fridge (other people's stuff obviously)but we didn't care. Best holiday ever and cemented my love for Greece and the Greeks.
 
Luckytinkle86 said:
Going to Kos in August, first time ive been, i have nothing to add here
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make sure you have a trip up the volcano on the island. white knuckle ride on the bus up as the sheer drop. get to walk across the volcano surface and you see the red hot bubbles and it stinks. experience though
 
K3NA said:
Agios Stefanos, NW Corfu. Plenty of Tavernas in the village and quite a few on the beach for during the day and evening meals watching the sunsets. Will be there in 4 weeks time. Been going each year for over 30 yrs and lived there for awhile. Can't recommend it enough.
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Was our first choice for last week's trip to corfu but couldn't find accommodation we fancied. Stayed there 3 years back and loved it, great little place, Zorbas is a fantastic restaurant.
K3NA said:
Agios Stefanos, NW Corfu. Plenty of Tavernas in the village and quite a few on the beach for during the day and evening meals watching the sunsets. Will be there in 4 weeks time. Been going each year for over 30 yrs and lived there for awhile. Can't recommend it enough.
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We stayed in Sugar and Almond apartments when we were there, got it for £44 night on Booking.com, had to be a mistake as next year they wanted £160 per night.
 
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soapster said:
make sure you have a trip up the volcano on the island. white knuckle ride on the bus up as the sheer drop. get to walk across the volcano surface and you see the red hot bubbles and it stinks. experience though
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Volcano???? Do you mean Nissyros?
 
Ageing Grey Mackem said:
Just checked out the Jet2 Holidays site and a quick search found a nice spot in Nidri(?) well within our price range and the dates that are looking most likely. Short walk to the seafront and looks lovely.
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Look out for the Mimikos bar on the main street behind the seafront promenade - family run, and always busy, lots of locals also drink there. Drinks are very reasonable and they they bring out so many snacks that if you go before your evening meal you might end up not bothering to move to a restaurant.

We stayed at The Sands hotel, on the outskirts, and on more than a few occasions we found ourselves wobbling back from Mimikos at 4am or later.
 
Ageing Grey Mackem said:
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?
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I used to have a share in a bar in Laganas in Zante, Laganas is lively however all the other resorts on the island are picturesque and would be ideal! My preference is kalamaki as only 10 mins from airport.
 
Epping said:
Just to add with regard to beaches.

They don't come any better than the northern ones in Skiathos up around kounikarues.

As good as any you will find anywhere in the world. Pure white sand backed by palm trees. The small beach down from and operated by the Palace hotel you could easily be in the carribean

Maratha beach is called.. has a bar in it and serves snacks
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Only bothered to go koukanaries , other times just used the Town beach itself , will have to try that one , always stay in the town as plenty going on in an evening and piece of piss for the airport 😆
 
Fletch said:
Only bothered to go koukanaries , other times just used the Town beach itself , will have to try that one , always stay in the town as plenty going on in an evening and piece of piss for the airport 😆
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I stayed up at koukanaries and hotel did a free bus I to town on an evening. Either taxi or bus back later on
 
JAZZMANB said:
Go to Crete every year
Fantastic island
Flights into chania now so Chania old town and its venetian harbour
Rethymnon old town and harbour
Even Heraklion is a great city
Resort wise Hersonnisos is a good mix of quaint and busy enough
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Balos day trip from chania
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Chania is spot on , was there 2 years back
Just come back from Paphos , been very hot
 
We're off to Kos on Sunday morning, followed by Zante in August (avoiding opening day of the season)
Think we'll be venturing to different islands next year. Zante was usually the go to but the prices have went right up
 
Currently in Crete (Malia) and it is scorching! Just been to the beach in Stalis, free sunbeds and umbrellas, just got to buy their beer n scran! Malia old town is fantastic (San Georgio) is our favourite restraunt! Lovely ciews of the mountains, especially when sun is going down and they light the candles! Koutouloufari tomorrow, agsin excellent food, ties in perfectly with her shopping for a few hours,leaving you to sample local bars in Hersonnisis also! Only paying €3-4 a pint too!
 
small mythos said:
Maritas apartments
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Sorry, but I’m not familiar with them.

Once you’re in Agia Marina, the best bar is Divino’s - right next to the petrol station.

A few others, if you want football or a quiet night.

Loads of good places to eat and I’m happy to recommend some.

Bus into Chania is €3 each way and run until midnight. The harbour area is great, but look further afield as well. Again, happy to give you some suggestions.

Platanias is the place for younger, nightlife. It’s virtually joined on to Agia - a 10 minute walk away.

It will be hot. We went late April this time because it gets high 30s about now.

Ask any questions, but have a fab time 🇬🇷👍🌞
 
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