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mikewalsh Apr 26th, 2003 05:58 AM

Q: getting around the Greek Islands?
 
We'll have 3 days each in Naxos, Santorini abnd Mykonos in July (and 3 in Athens). My wife has a bad knee, and also can't operate a scooter. I'm thinking that one day will be exploring the main towns (on foot), but how should we get to the other Island highlights? Do they rent two-seater scooters?

GeoffHamer Apr 26th, 2003 07:51 AM

Use the local buses or take a taxi - they're cheap in Greece.

crazymina Apr 26th, 2003 10:35 AM

You can rent a car easily on Santorini. A couple of boys I met rented a little smart car for 30 euro a day. I hear you can get a car for even cheaper. There are car and scooter hire everywhere. If you'd like, I can get the name of the place they rented from.

Although in July, I am not sure if the traffic would be bad. It's pretty easy going around the island now. I was told that in the summer, the buses can get intolerably crowded.

brotherleelove2003 Apr 27th, 2003 03:42 PM

2-seater scooters are no problem, but because of the way the villages ovelooking the caldera are laid out, it will be difficult for someone with a bad knee to walk around without discomfort.

There are good bus systems on the islands now as well.

KathyNZ Apr 28th, 2003 02:07 AM

You might regret the scooter idea, it will be crowded in july and if your wife already has a bad knee, the thought of swerving around crazy holidaymakers on scooters might not be her idea of fun.
The taxis are reasonably priced but the local buses are a lot of fun.


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