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Greek Islands

33 replies

NorthernLiner · 27/10/2023 20:23

Tell me your favourite(s) and reasons why please!

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Meceme · 27/10/2023 20:26

Kefalonia. A beautiful island, fabulous friendly people. Visited on our engagement and for our 25th wedding anniversary. Still as wonderful as ever.

NorthernLiner · 27/10/2023 20:28

Thanks @Meceme
I meant to add Kefalonia and Rhodes are the two currently on top of our list and we can’t decide so looking to be nudged either way!

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VeryQuaintIrene · 27/10/2023 20:33

Crete, esp. the Western end. Chania is gorgeous, the food is spectacular, there's lots of lovely accommodation and even if you don't rent a car, there's public transport to get you exploring round the island.

ratspeaker · 27/10/2023 20:33

Kefalonia, we’re going again next year taking adult son too.

MrsPatrickDempsey · 27/10/2023 20:43

Can't choose between Mykonos, Skopelos, Skiathos or Santorini.

ratspeaker · 27/10/2023 20:44

I also like Halkidiki , flying in to Thessaloniki and heading down Kassandra peninsula

BeingSkint · 27/10/2023 20:45

Thassos. The most amazing, unspoilt island and I'd go back again, which is saying a lot because I like to go to a new destination each time.

MissyB1 · 27/10/2023 20:46

Skopelos and Crete. We’ve been to many Greek Islands, we had our best holidays on these two.

Goingtobee · 27/10/2023 20:48

Another vote for Kefalonia, absolutely gorgeous. Corfu would be our next choice but Crete, Santorini Mykonos and Rhodes lovely too. Kefalonia would definitely be our first return to spot though!

storminabuttercup · 27/10/2023 21:40

Rhodes as I love the old town.

Aramist · 27/10/2023 21:47

Karpathos 100%

DustyLee123 · 27/10/2023 21:48

Kefalonia, my favourite island.

Birdie8989 · 27/10/2023 21:48

Kefalonia. Messalini lake is absolutely stunning, took my breath away. Beautiful beaches, plus turtles.

But I also loved Mykonos. The main town is so picture perfect that it's almost like a movie set. Loved getting lost in the labyrinth of streets

NeedWineNow · 27/10/2023 21:50

Samos. Been going on and off since 1999, going again next year. Unspoilt, non-commercialised and friendly. Perfect in every way 😁😎

mizu · 27/10/2023 22:04

Kefalonia - we went last year and this year.

Has anyone been to the one where there are no cars? Hydra?

NorthernLiner · 27/10/2023 22:08

Thanks everyone, lots more suggestions to throw into the mix 😂

Has anyone ever done an Island hop holiday? I want to visit them all!
What could we realistically do in 10 days or would be best to stretch to 14?

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mrsfollowill · 27/10/2023 22:08

100% Rhodes for me too- Kefalonia is great but the history in Rhodes old town is amazing. The local people are really friendly and came to our rescue as we were forlornly looking for our apartment at 10pm. So many excellent restaurants too. Loads to do and loads to see.

Shadowboy · 27/10/2023 22:14

Thassos. Traditional. Unspoilt. Green. Peaceful and not at all spoilt by tourists. Tavernas how they should be.

CandyCane75 · 27/10/2023 22:16

Kefalonia everytime. Relaxing, lovely vibe, beautiful scenery absolutely everywhere on the Island. I've travelled to many places and nowhere has ever had such as special place in my ❤️

Spartak · 27/10/2023 22:17

Thassos. Lovely people, great food and not too touristy.

countdowntonap · 27/10/2023 22:18

Don’t go anywhere near Mykonos or Santorini unless you have bargain flights. Ten nights… that’s max two islands. For the past 5 years, we’ve done 19 night across 2-3 islands.

TigerDroveAgain · 27/10/2023 22:29

Corfu - or better still the mainland opposite Corfu, Parga etc. Or anywhere in the Ionian.

Alonnissos in the Sporades.

DiscoBeat · 27/10/2023 22:46

I absolutely loved Sifnos. Also Sikinos. They were quieter and beautiful. Hated Spetses (SO many noisy mopeds day and night due to lack of cars on the island). Santorini was lovely but so touristy and busy.

DiscoBeat · 27/10/2023 22:47

Yes Corfu too. Although the quieter parts.

WitheringTights000 · 27/10/2023 23:35

Just back last week from Naxos and Santorini,

I would highly recommend