mellonidas

Dear Fodorities friends.

Here are my itinerary, could you please help me? I love beach and scuba dive, as well have a hike around cities and nature.


22/04 - Arrive Madrid
23/04 - Flight to Athens around 12h-17h
24/04 - Athens
25/04 - Athens
26/04 - Flight 6 a.m to Mykonos
27/04 - Mykonos
28/04 - Mykonos
29/04 - Mykonos - Santorini - Ferry
30/04 - Santorini
01/05 - Santorini
02/05 - Santorini
03/05 - Santorini - Flight to Barcelona 17h
04/05 - Barcelona
05/05 - Barcelona
06/05 - Barcelona
07/07 - Madrid
08/05 - Flight home

mellonidas

Sorry, around 10 days.

mariha2912

How may we help you? I see no question!

mellonidas

Sorry ;-)

How about weather?

Is it possible to get a cheap flight between Santorini and Mykonos?

Does Santorini deserve more day than Mykonos? Read some articles

tnks a lot.

dogknowsapp

Hello! I am Greek, so I can help you! Early May is usually our start of summer. Some years we maybe start our sea swims in May! This year, our Easter is in May 1st. As I can see, you will be in Santorini, and this is a nice timing for you. Santorini is magical and especially in Easter night, with the candles it will be awesome. In general yes, Santorini worths more time than Mykonos. Mykonos has nice beaches but Santorini is a trip of its own. You can hike on the volcano, swim on hot, volcanic waters and wonder around the island.
When in Mykonos, you should follow the Epitaph. It is religious tradition, when we "parade" with Jesus cofin, singing christian songs and holding candles. I am not a religious person, but this tradition is really nice to watch.
About the cheap flights, I believe that because it is Easter the prices will be high, since it is almost high season for both islands.
Hope I helped - enjoy!

Michael15

Hello!
Travelling in Greece during May it's an excellent choice. The weather is warm enough for swimming and taking walks. This year, our Easter is in May 1st, so will have the opportunity to see the Epitaph and all the other religious traditions of our country. As for the prices..if you book your tickets now you won't have any problem! And yes! Santorini deserve more than Mykonos during May!
Hope i helped!!

Heimdall

Flying between Santorini and Mykonos requires two flights via Athens with a layover at Athens Airport. Highspeed ferries take only about 2 hours, so are actually quicker.

Weather may be warm enough for sunbathing at the beach, but only the most intrepid go swimming that early in the year. It may be sunny and warm, or it could be cool and windy, so be prepared for either.

traveller1959

Statistics say, seawater temps will be between 18°C and 20°C in May, but generally near the coast, especially in shallow bays, the water will be warmer. Last September, statistics said 26°C for Koroni but we had actually 29°C.

For scuba diving, you can rent neoprene suits.

clausar

Personally i would find Mykonos a bit boring,given the fact that the water would be too cold for swimming..
On the other hand since you will be there around the Orthodox Easter, it will be quite busy with Athenians....and that will make the island less sleepy

While there will be no problem with getting from Mykonos to Santorini, you should book your tickets to Mykonos, and from Santorini in advance, as this will be a very busy period due to easter.
If you are flying from Santorini to Spain via Athens, make sure you spend your last night in Athens, just in case of flight/ferry cancellations due to wind etc.

Heimdall

If you are going to use averages, I would use statistics for April rather than May for this trip. On the Sailing Issues website it shows seawater average temperature for April in the Mykonos region of 15.5°C or about 60°F, and that's at the surface. Yes, it is usually warmer in shallow bays, but all it takes is a windstorm to stir the water up and cool the temperatures down.
http://www.sailingissues.com/seawate...es-greece.html

Indeed, some people do swim at the end of April, and even in the winter on mild days. I even have friends who swim in the North Sea in winter, but that's not for me.

mellonidas

Hey, tnks a lot.

Just bought my international tickets, around 70 USD p/p, RyainAir and Aegeon.

Now its time to figure out how many days stay in Santorini and Mykonos.

Here my plan, is a good idea? Athens in 1 or 2 days? Didnt buy flight to Mykonos, will buy ASAP.


23/04 - Flight to Athens 12h arrive 17h
24/04 - Athens
25/04 - Athens
26/04 - Flight Athens to Mykonos 6 a.m
27/04 - Mykonos
28/04 - Mykonos
29/04 - Mykonos
30/04 - Mykonos ferry to Santorini - 12 p.m
01/05 - Santorini
02/05 - Santorini
03/05 - Santorini - Flight to Barcelona 17h


TNks a lot!! ;-)

mes2525

Easter in Greece is May 1 in 2016. Be sure to check schedules for closures. I am going to Rhodes for Easter. Should be a great time.

dogknowsapp

Hello! I would reduce my stay in Mykonos for a day and add in Athens. Athens has a lot to see and do, whereas Mykonos is made for relax and is actually small

mellonidas

Hey guys, looking at my interest change some dates.

Will be a good idea remove 1 day from Santorini and add Mykonos?

23/04 - Flight to Athens 12h arrive 17h
24/04 - Athens
25/04 - Flight Athens to Mykonos 7 a.m
26/04 - Mykonos
27/04 - Mykonos
28/04 - Mykonos to Santorini - Last Ferry
29/04 - Santorini
30/04 - Santorini
01/05 - Santorini
02/05 - Santorini
03/05 - Santorini - Flight to Barcelona 17h

tnks again

Heimdall

Only one full day for Athens? Okay, if that's what you want. You will have lots of time to rest on Mykonos, because there won't be much going on there pre-Easter.

mellonidas

Tnks Heimdall,

For Santorini i will try day trips to near Islands.

Is it possible?

Heimdall

There aren't many nearby islands from Santorini (except Thirassia). Since you are spending so much time on Mykonos, you will have a chance to visit the archaeological site on Delos, the uninhabited island about 20 minutes by boat from Mykonos old port. Depending upon ferry timetables you may also be able to visit Tinos from Mykonos.

Another possibility would be to take a night each away from both Mykonos and Santorini and stop at Naxos or Paros in-between the two. Three islands in such a short trip goes against all my instincts, but that would be better than a long day trip with a two-way journey, ending up back where you started.

Heimdall

Whatever you decide to do, you will need to make sure of ferry reservations around that period, especially those going outbound from the mainland before the Easter weekend. Bearing that in mind, my suggestion about a day trip to Tinos may not be such a good idea after all.

If you decided to stop off at Paros or Naxos you would need two tickets, one for Mykonos > Naxos (or Paros), and another from there to Santorini. One advantage is that from either Paros or Naxos you can go to Santorini on Blue Star, which has spectacular views of the islands and Santorini caldera from the open deck.

nrwayne

I was in Santorini last September and it is, as described by others, magical. Even so, I'd reduce Santorini by a day and add that day back to Athens. The weather will probably be mild and water temperature definitely on the cool side.

mellonidas

Tnks, i will try to stop in an island before Santorini for 1 night.
From Mykonos i will plan 1 island day tour.

see ya! ;-)