Need Help with Greece itinerary in May
Feb 10th, 2006, 07:02 AM
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Thanks Brotherleelove. How far is Fira from Oia? Which do you think is a better place to stay, Porta Fira or Katoikes in Oia?. By the way, I took your advice and I am not going to Rhodes, but I am still going to 4 places, Athens for 3 days, Mykonos for 4 days, Santorini for 5 days, and Crete for 5 days. Do you think it is still too many islands and what do you think about the time I have alotted for each?
Feb 10th, 2006, 07:49 AM
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I've never seen the Porto Fira so I don't have anything to compare it to.
The Katikies properties (one now renamed Kirini) are all quite lovely. The excellent service and amenities there are well-documented. Katikies has the added bonus of being in Oia, which for me is much more desirable than Fira. Be aware that Katikies and Kirini are more expensive than Porto Fira.
I did have a look at the Porto Fira website, and it appears that this hotel is not actually right in Fira, but a short distance away. If you want to stay there I recommend you ask how far a walk it is to the bus square in Fira. This will give you an idea of your location and the time you might spend getting to and from the shopping and restaurants. It might require a taxi each time you do.
I don't think 3 islands is too many. As long as you can make your connections between them on the days you choose to travel, and as long as you plan to fly back to Athens from Crete you should be fine. Keep in mind that the highspeed ferry that connects Mykonos to Santorini and Crete will probably not be making a daily run in mid-May, if last year's timetable is any indication.
The Katikies properties (one now renamed Kirini) are all quite lovely. The excellent service and amenities there are well-documented. Katikies has the added bonus of being in Oia, which for me is much more desirable than Fira. Be aware that Katikies and Kirini are more expensive than Porto Fira.
I did have a look at the Porto Fira website, and it appears that this hotel is not actually right in Fira, but a short distance away. If you want to stay there I recommend you ask how far a walk it is to the bus square in Fira. This will give you an idea of your location and the time you might spend getting to and from the shopping and restaurants. It might require a taxi each time you do.
I don't think 3 islands is too many. As long as you can make your connections between them on the days you choose to travel, and as long as you plan to fly back to Athens from Crete you should be fine. Keep in mind that the highspeed ferry that connects Mykonos to Santorini and Crete will probably not be making a daily run in mid-May, if last year's timetable is any indication.
Feb 11th, 2006, 08:19 AM
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It's true I do like Oia more than Fira. I'm not interested in intense partying, but everyone's different. Fira is better than Oia if you want an easy walk to all the nightlife and shopping. Firostefani is better than Oia if you want to be close to Fira but not in the middle of it all.
It takes about 20 minutes by taxi and 30 minutes by bus to go between Fira and Oia. The distance is 8 miles.
It takes about 20 minutes by taxi and 30 minutes by bus to go between Fira and Oia. The distance is 8 miles.
