On Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:09:35 +0100, jeremyrh.geo@yahoo.com wrote
(in article <1176325775.526920.30570@y5g2000hsa.googlegroups.com>):
> On Apr 11, 10:10 pm, Mike Lane wrote:
>
>> Travelling between the islands by ferry is one of the great Greek
>> experiences in my opinion. In 10 days you could do 2 or 3 and still leave
>> time for a day or two in Athens. I would recommend three islands in the
>> Argo-Saronic group which go south along the Peloponnese coast - Poros, Hydra
>> and Spetses. They are all within a few hours by ferry from Piraeus, all
>> totally different in character, and all delightful. There are regular
>> hydrofoils going between these, but I would recommend the ordinary ferry. It
>> takes twice the time but is half the price and much more pleasant.
>
> I would agree with that, but suggest another itinerary to consider,
> which is to go from the airport to Rafina and from there take the
> ferry to Andros (don't miss the wonderful art gallery there, with its
> Degas "little ballerina") and onwards to Mykonos. Andros is
> _relatively_ quiet, and Mykonos is certainly not, but is fantastically
> beautiful and allows a day-trip to Dilos.
Oh yes of course! There are many other possibilities. I've never actually
been to Andros - it's one of those 'forgotten' islands. Maybe next year. Next
month I'm planning to drive to Evia which is another one off the beaten
track.
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Mike Lane (UK North Yorkshire)
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