Summer Holiday in Greece

[EP212]

Hi all,

I hope you might be able to help me with your recommendations and experiences of Greece. We are planning to go to Greece this summer but don't know exactly where to go? Which parts do you recommend? I really don't like places that are heaving with tourists. Just a quiet island with a beach or a cove with nice restaurants and bars.. We've never been before so I don't know where to start. Any recommendations or input really welcome.

Thanks,

[SLad]

Paxos is lovely and largely unspoilt. Fly to Corfu and then quick ferry to Paxos

[EP212]

Thanks SLad.. I will look into it.

[scareyt]

Alonnisos is lovely. Teeny tiny airport and you can be in a taverna by the harbour about 5 minutes after getting off your plane.

[scareyt]

Actually I was misremembering, it?s Skiathos that has the tiny airport. We did a sailing holiday years ago that started and finished in Skiathos and all the islands we visited were lovely.

[EP212]

Thanks Scareyt, we are planning to sail a bit so might hire a boat! Paxos and the Ionian Island look gorgeous. So many beautiful beaches. I will have a look, thanks for the input. x

[thebigcalmkefalonia]

Greece is becoming popular again. I run a retreat out on the beautiful island of Kefalonia. I?m not pushing the retreat, but you are welcome. However the island is stunningly beautiful with many secluded beaches, green mountains, delightful people, Turtles & plenty of sunshine. It?s not too busy & the best beaches are on the southern part of the island. We are above a small beach 3 Kms down a farm track with our friends who run a delightful taverna with sublime sunsets & simple food & wine. It only takes 3 1/2 hours from Gatwick

Plenty of places to rent a boat or take a tour round the island

Good luck

Nigel

[midivydale]

Paros and Anthi- Paros are amazing, flights to santorini then a ferry across. Kefalonia is amazing as well. We went to crest a. Few years ago with young children and it was very convienient.

[EP212]

Thanks for this Midivydale. I have been looking into Paxos and it seems so beautiful. I will look into Kefalonia. Is it touristy? I really hate large crowds of people or too touristy beaches. I liked paxos because it seems rather quiet there. My daughter is 8 and likes swimming and reading so thought of booking a villa. Where did you stay in Kefalonia?

Maybe you could pm me. Many thanks.

Also Nigel, Will you be able to pm me more info? Thanks for getting in touch.

: )