MikeBiDude Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I posted previously that I’m traveling to Greece in September. Greece travel 3 days in Athens, then a week with friends on a charter sailboat, then a week on my own. So the topic question…where should I head for the week on my own. Mykonos vs. Santorini are my two main choices. I could head back to the mainland and go wherever? Any suggestions or thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Hagen Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) Santorini is much more beautiful. Mykonos is pretty, but it's basically drinking and hot guys. Also, beach. I will be the first to admit that the beaches in Santorini are underwhelming. I'm not a beach person, I'm a water person. To me the beach is what's b/w the parking lot and the water, additionally, I understand that "the beach" is very important to some ppl's "island vacation". If you stay in Santorini, spend the extra, unfortunately much extra, money to stay somewhere over the caldera. I think the name of the area is Io (??), something like that. Also, as I think I recommended before, if you can find the time to spend a couple nights on Folegendros, you'll be richly rewarded with a great experience. I think the ferry ride from Santorini is less than 2 hours. One of many things I like there is that the beaches are accessible by boat, which is always fun, taking a boat to get to a private beach :-) Have fun! Edited April 26, 2022 by Rod Hagen thomas and EZEtoGRU 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBiDude Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rod Hagen said: Santorini is much more beautiful. Mykonos is pretty, but it's basically drinking and hot guys. Also, beach. I will be the first to admit that the beaches in Santorini are underwhelming. If you stay in Santorini, spend the extra, unfortunately much extra, money to stay somewhere over the caldera. I think the name of the area is Io (??), something like that. Also, as I think I recommended before, if you can find the time to spend a couple nights on Folegendros, you'll be richly rewarded with a great experience. I think the ferry ride from Santorini is less than 2 hours. Have fun! Yes you did mention Folegendros and it’s on my short list. I’m also leaning toward Santorini…the party/drinking that I hear Mykonos has turned into is not my crowd. + WilliamM and Rod Hagen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylander1940 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeBiDude said: I posted previously that I’m traveling to Greece in September. Greece travel 3 days in Athens, then a week with friends on a charter sailboat, then a week on my own. So the topic question…where should I head for the week on my own. Mykonos vs. Santorini are my two main choices. I could head back to the mainland and go wherever? Any suggestions or thoughts? it's on my list! Somehow I've never been there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBiDude Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 2 hours ago, marylander1940 said: it's on my list! Sailing the Greek Coast/Islands was very high on my “bucket list”. When a friend called looking for a guest to fill in on a cancellation I jumped at it. The extra week after is just me alone…will see what I decide! thomas, + WilliamM and marylander1940 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousByNature Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Is there time to hop over to Albania? I hear its a beautiful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trhemmer Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Skip Santorini and Mykonos. Try Naxos, Paros or Milos. + nycman and Dr.Daddy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZEtoGRU Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 12:44 PM, Rod Hagen said: Santorini is much more beautiful. Mykonos is pretty, but it's basically drinking and hot guys. I concur with Rod. I would pick Santorini over Mykonos. I have to confess I was pretty underwhelmed with Mykonos. MikeBiDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Lucky Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 1:41 PM, MikeBiDude said: Sailing the Greek Coast/Islands was very high on my “bucket list”. When a friend called looking for a guest to fill in on a cancellation I jumped at it. The extra week after is just me alone…will see what I decide! What did you decide @MikeBiDude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBiDude Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, Lucky said: What did you decide @MikeBiDude? Well, couple days in Athens alone. Then took a ferry to Milos, where I met a group of friends on a largish catamaran for 8 days of cruising around the Lower Cyclades islands. Great fun. Off the catamaran, and then a ferry to Santorini..and a beautiful Airbnb villa with spectacular views for 3 days. A friend flew in and meet me in Santorini. Then back to Athens for touristy stuff with my friend, then home. Returned home with (a mild case) Covid 😖 Was a great trip, crossed sailing in the Greek Islands off my bucket list…but I’d do it again. + Lucky, + nycman, BSR and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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