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Honeymoon in late August. Starting in Italy. Planning on staying in Greece for a few nights (5 or 6 days). Want a little beach time with the wife, relaxing, food, etc. Not into the nightlife or crowds anymore. I know August is the worst time to travel to Greece (as far as tourists and crowds) but heard that Naxos and Paros aren't as bad as other Islands (Santorini, Mykonos, etc). Is this true? And is the last week of August in these areas (Naxos, Paros) worth the trip. Also, any advice on other areas/islands in Greece would be very much appreciated.
Naxos is wonderful! It's not as flooded with tourists as some of the other islands are because its harbor can't handle large cruise ships. But it's a big island with lots to see: a white-walled city with a classic Venetian castle, a ruined Greek temple you can walk right up to (no barriers and no admission fees), great beaches for swimming.
Tinos is also worth checking out, it has an important Greek Orthodox Church, and unique dovecots in the countryside. It doesn't get many non-Greek visitors compared to most of the other islands.
Honeymoon in late August. Starting in Italy. Planning on staying in Greece for a few nights (5 or 6 days). Want a little beach time with the wife, relaxing, food, etc. Not into the nightlife or crowds anymore. I know August is the worst time to travel to Greece (as far as tourists and crowds) but heard that Naxos and Paros aren't as bad as other Islands (Santorini, Mykonos, etc). Is this true? And is the last week of August in these areas (Naxos, Paros) worth the trip. Also, any advice on other areas/islands in Greece would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!
Wife and I were in Santorini for about 4 days and it was awesome. Grace Santorini. My wife and I are trying to check out other islands for a trip back to Greece but if you're on your honeymoon, I can't see why you'd want to miss out on Santorini.
In regards to Santorini, we're just worried that it will be too crowded during peak season (last week of August) for us to enjoy. We don't want to be overwhelmed with people and lines, but by the sounds of Santorini it sounds like we shouldn't miss it
In regards to Santorini, we're just worried that it will be too crowded during peak season (last week of August) for us to enjoy. We don't want to be overwhelmed with people and lines, but by the sounds of Santorini it sounds like we shouldn't miss it
You should book the hotel in Oia. The town is amazing and much more beautiful than Fira where it is very crowded due to the cruise ships. Most people only do day trip to Oia so the morning until 11:00 is serene not very crowded.
In regards to Santorini, we're just worried that it will be too crowded during peak season (last week of August) for us to enjoy. We don't want to be overwhelmed with people and lines, but by the sounds of Santorini it sounds like we shouldn't miss it
Oia is really nice and far away from Fira (probably 15-20 minute ride in).
Zig when everyone else zags... instead go up to Corfu. Beautiful stuff without ending up in a mosh pit of tourists holding up cell phones trying to get a picture of sunset in Sanotorini. Take the ferry to Sarande as welll, way cheaper.
You should book the hotel in Oia. The town is amazing and much more beautiful than Fira where it is very crowded due to the cruise ships. Most people only do day trip to Oia so the morning until 11:00 is serene not very crowded.
We stayed in Imerovigli and went to Oia for the day. If you're adventurous, you can walk it. There's a path. It took about 1hr and a half.
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