Greek islands - come and tell me why you like them and which one I should pick.

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i have only been to Zante (about seven years ago) and Corfu (about two years ago). I loved Corfu. We hired a car and drove around the island. There are some lovely beaches on the west coast and its very flat in some places - ideal for a puschair. Greek people are fantastic and friendly, They love children and very family orientated. There isnt loads to do (main family place is sidari). We stayed in a place called Moritika but it was near a river and quite a few mozzys. If you are wanting a relaxing holiday Corfu is the place to go - avoid Kavos though

I've only been to Rhodes - stayed in Kolimbia this year & it was fab. We chose to chill out as we went without DD, but there were plenty of activities to do if you wanted & the beach was lovely.

I loved Kefalonia, but not sure its great for children.

Have been to Corfu a few times (it was one of my first holidays as a child so I have very fond memories of it). Last time I was there was probably about 7 years ago though but I really liked it.

I love the Greek Islands, they are so scenic, people are really nice and the food is great.

So many lovely islands to choose from - do you want recommendations for child friendly or couples?

Skiathos or Skopelos or the other one in that group whose name I can't remember? I lived in Greece for a few years and managed to see quite a few - have never been back though with children. Now if I was young and single again, a few nights on Ios would be my island of choice

Paros and Naxos are lovely too and relatively undeveloped - well at least they were 15 years ago! Santorini beautiful as well. Also remember that Chania and Rethmynon on Crete were great.

Oh I want to go now myself

crete, western part, chania airport

beautiful beaches and mountains, small coves for swimming and picnics, peaceful villages, monasteries, orange and lemon groves, ancient remains, quiet roads, family tavernas, beautiful villa, stunning views, sun sun sun (july) hot hot hot, friendly, peaceful, just tranquil really...
great holiday!

Agree with Aura, but would like to add fabulous fodder to the list.

Have been to Crete, Corfu and Poros.

Poros is a pretty little island but does not have an airport. It is good for accessing other islands and we did some mainland trips while we were there.

We stayed in Meleme in Western Crete and had a lovely holiday. Chania is a lovely port for eating out in the evening.

Corfu has gorgeous beaches.

I would go back to any of them.

zante is shite

althoug we stayed in lovely villa and had a nice holiday

Zante's shit if you go to dumps like laganas, but nice if you head down to vassilikos - very quiet but beautiful Gerakas beach and good tavernas.

Stay on the mainland - the Mani peninsula/Kalamata neck of the woods. It's wonderful - 3 hours' drive from Athens.

Skiathos, Skopelos or Alonasis are the only ones I have been to, and thought they were all fab,

Skiathos has an airport, you get the ferry on to Skopelos or Alonasis.

For our honeymoon we stayed 1 week on Alonasis (villa on our own beach), 3 fish restaurants nearby, and 1 week in a town house in Skopelos. Loved it.

Not been back with DD though.

I Island-hopped in my teens, and have also holidayed as a family - when I was the child - on the greek islands.

Koutoulafari in crete fab for families, small village, friendly people, no beach though. Crete is handy for daytrip to Santorini - scenic volcanic island. Would be hard work with young dc's though. My aunt favours the south of crete, but she travels without kids.

Ios is beautiful, but tailored towards tequila slammers/vomiting on streets set.(I loved it as a 20YO)

Rhodes caters for families and has lots to see, but the restaurants and pubs are desperate. Beaches crammed with tourists etc.

Naxos has plenty to explore but is hard work if you don't have some greek.

Have never been to the Ionian Islands, but plan on visiting Kefalonia(Captain Corelli obsession.) And Zakynthos(Zante) as it was recommended to me for family travel.

In general the Greeks are super friendly(too friendly if your a 20YO uni drop out.) Fascinating country, you cannot fail to be sucked in by the mythology and culture. Children are well received- as they are everywhere except Britain - food and drink in Greece not so cheap anymore. Weather fabulous in summer, crappy in winter.
Hope this Helps

I went to Greece in October - we stayed in Athens, took a day trip to Hydra, really nice but small then moved onto Corfu.

Corfu town was nice but couldn't say about the beaches as it wasn't really warm enough to sit about. We were hoping to get to Albania but that didn't come off either .

I went in October as well so Rhodes may not be as great in the school holidays ..

Thanks, guys.
So many to choose from.
I am thinking family holiday. My days of nightclubbing are long gone!

Rhodes-Lindos, great for families, my mum has a place there and St Pauls beach is lovely for kids and in the old town there a great kid friendly tavernas. She actually got married there last year, beautiful.

My friends boss had a place on rhodes Pefcosand Lindos both great places . My favorite has to be the island of Paros Greates place ever , I cant reccomend the Alkion Hotel enough . On the beach and loads of resturants just Fab Fab Fab

We stayed in Zante for 10 nights and really enjoyed it, we stayed in Kalamaki, which is great for families. We also did a day trip to Kefalonia which was lovely, great for a really relaxing holiday but not as much to keep children occupied.