Greek Islands?

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stpredator

If you want peace and quiet I would definitely not recommend Skiathos. It is very beautiful but also very touristy and crowded.

My husband and I went to Kefalonia last year and I would highly recommend it - it is stunning and has experienced a lot less development. The most developed resort is Lassi which is close to the capital, Argistoli, and the airport.

Kefalonia is home to what I believe is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - Myrtos (http://images.google.com/images?um=1&tab=wi&q=myrtos%20beach) and is so easy to get around. There are many traditional Greek villages to visit, lots of historical sights and panoramic views. If you hire a car make sure you visit Fiscardo and Assos as they are both stunning.

Rachel

My husband and I got back from a trip to Greece this April and we thoroughly enjoyed the islands of Patmos and Rhodes. I would highly suggest you go to those - Patmos is beautiful, a very seaside villa with amazing coffeehouses and picturesque views. You can tour the caves of St. John, which are now still active with masses. In Rhodes, the shopping is like something out of a Renassiance Festival - amazing and fun. Great times!!

Katerina P

I suggest you should visit one of the other Ionian sea islands, such as Lefkada, Ithaki, Kefalonia and Zakinthos. They are quiet, with great food and beautiful turquoise breathtaking beaches. You could see some pictures in Google earth. Hope you'll love them.

evzenit

I agree with anwen55. Zakynthos and Thassos are both great in a different way. Zakynthos has the blue caves, the shipwreck beach and many different beaches with chrystal waters (others sandy, others rocky), while Thassos is very green, wonderful beaches and really good fish.
If you need information for Zakynthos, contact me. My origin is from there.
I would also advise you not to visit the very touristic places. They are overrated, while in Greece we have unexplored places, not touristic, virgin, which are splendid.

Stephen

Kefalonea, we went to the small fishing village of Katelios
for a week, visited Skala for a more lively evening out. The Island is picturesque and unspoilt by commercialism with plenty of space, ideal for a quite and peaceful Holiday.

Carole B

Skiathos is a beautiful place to vist ,skiathos town is ideal for eating out and shopping if thats what you like to do, but theres lovely resorts just outside the town ,which would suit you, and the views are breathtaking.

anwen55

Skiathos is very commercialised these days - try Thassos, it's wonderful. Or one of the other Ionian Islands

dick19532003

only one answer and thats Kefalonia ,nothing else needs be said .trust me you will not be dissapointed .

Megan

How about Mykonos? It's a beautiful island, there are a lot of nice shops and it's a fun place in the evening when the parties get started. Santorini is highly overrated - yes, you take a cable car up the side of the cliffs to get to the actual town -- but after that it's quite boring.

Phil R

Don't just limit yourself to the islands, the mainland might provide you with what you're looking for. For a quieter resort, i'd suggest something in the Peloponnese. I've visited Stoupa in the past which is a pretty village and the resorts either side, Agious Nikolaos and Kardimili. The other advantage is the scope for trips to places like Olympia, Mistras, Diros Caves and Monemvasia.

Ms_S

Try Symi in the Dodecanese. If you fly into Rhodes, you can catch a 45 minute hydrofoil to Symi. My first impression when I saw the habour for the first time was like Moby's song Porcelain was playing through my head. The song from the movie the Beach. It has beautfiul panoramic views and the facades have a very Venetian influence unlike the classic blue and white of other islands.

Check out www.symivisitor.com

And if you need more substance...you are so close to Rhodes and the medival old town they have there!

jinty0123

try tingaki in kos or argassi in zante . both are what u are looking for . hope u get something

chris k

santorini of course. you can go also to the nearby island "anafi"

Oh I think you should definitely go to Santorini. It is lovely and really romantic. Amazing beaches, beautiful sunsets - you'll love it!
Check out these sites:
http://www.santorini.net/home.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorini
http://www.santorini.gr/

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