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Thanks bro 👍

Yes, we love it too and I'm sure it won't be undiscovered much longer. I just hope the island can resist the temptation to exploit itself for tourism and says no to big fancy hotels. It's best off as a traditional island.

Many thanks, I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy your trip!

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful. You're right that it's not so bad outside of Fira and Oia. Most of the problem I think stems from cruise passengers who have to arrive in Fira and due to limited time tend to want to see Fira and Oia so those get most crowded. The beach resorts and inland villages aren't world's apart from a lot of other Greek islands and their prices aren't unreasonable either. If you can go outside peak season and/or limit your time in Fira and Oia then I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time.

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

Yes, I wish we could have visited 20 years ago, I'm sure it was a lot different then. I've enjoyed all my trips but I do much prefer the quieter and more traditional islands that have retained their Greek charm and hospitality. The views are stunning though and definitely worth seeing, if only once, in a lifetime.

Agree 💯 Percent. If you love Greek islands check Karpathos non touristy island its laid back with old greek tradition and sandy beaches.. I have been here few times and love it..

I visited Karpathos in 2021 and did really enjoy it. Wasn't sure what to expect as I used it as a stepping-stone to get from Crete to Rhodes on the ferry, but it's a lovely island. Spent five nights there and loved exploring it and enjoying the beaches. Need to go again really but so many new islands to see!

Glad you enjoyed the video. Paros is lovely and should be relatively quiet late September. I've only stayed in the port town of Parikia but found it a very convenient base. Hotel Oasis is lovely and right by the port but doesn't have a pool if that's something you care about. It didn't bother me as there's a good beach in Parikia to the north. The bus station is also nearby where you can get to most resorts on the island for just a couple of euro.

Paros is picturesque, but it's nothing compared to Sifnos in my opinion. You'll find Paros quite a bit busier as it's more well-known, whereas Sifnos isn't as popular yet. I'm sure you'll love Sifnos.

It's a few years since I last visited Naxos, but I always found Agios Georgios Beach really nice. It's a sandy beach, with shallow water. I've only visited Prokopios once and it seemed nice so I think they're quite comparable. My favourite beaches are at Agia Anna and further south all along the coastline from Maragas to Plaka. I hear the northern end is quite developed now with lots of sunbeds and beach bars, but if you prefer it quieter, head further south towards Plaka and the crowds should lessen.

Which airport(s) are you flying to/from? Mykonos and Santorini are the most popular Greek islands and will still be busy even in late September. Personally, I would avoid Mykonos unless you want its party scene. Santorini is worth seeing for a night or two before moving on. A good itinerary would be: 1. Start on Santorini (if you're flying into Athens, look at a connecting internal flight or same-day ferry if possible). 2. Head north to Ios (it has a reputation for nightlife, but late September will be fairly quiet and is a lovely island with great contrast to Santorini). 3. Head north again to either Paros or Naxos: Naxos is larger with more sightseeing opportunities; Paros is a little prettier and more 'Instagrammable', with lots of nice beaches and good food. Then fly back to Athens. I'd spend 3 nights on Santorini and Ios, and 4 nights on Naxos/Paros.

Thank you for your reply. I have been to Athens before but my wife hasn’t so we’re flying into Athens for 2 days then using ferry routes to island hop until the flight home from Athens. I was thinking Paros and will look into los

Sounds like a great trip, I hope you enjoy it :)

Sifnos must have been incredible back then. I know it's hardly unspoiled these days but compared to the likes of Paros it still feels quite traditional. I don't think that will last too much longer, though.

I've heard of it but can't say I've used it myself. I agree the website is a bit lacking in detail, let me see if I can find more information for you.

I did some more digging and the main issue is that only two Greek ferry operators support the pass: Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. While Blue Star does cover quite a few islands, they're slower vehicle ferries. Seajets, one of the biggest operators of high-speed ferries, isn't part of the scheme. It could still be worth getting the pass but I would definitely research whether you can get to the islands you want to see via Blue Star or Hellenic and whether the pass will save you much over the normal ticket prices before buying it.

@@GreeceTravelGuide Yes, it is only for Attica group ferries and it is only slow ferries. It is more interesting for trips to island far from Athens (Rhodes, Crete, etc.)

You can definitely combine it with Amorgos-I took a ferry from Paros and it stopped at Amorgos on the way. I wouldn't say it's the most barren, Ios and Sikinos are similarly without much vegetation. It's a pretty cool island to visit though.

I wouldn't discount Serifos. When I visited it was very quiet due to on-going Covid restrictions and I think this had quite a big impact on my first impressions. I also just found it slightly less appealing than Sifnos, which isn't to say it's a bad place but Sifnos is my current favourite Greek island so it was tough competition! I've read other opinions online which suggest Serifos is quite popular so I think it just didn't connect for me. Livadi beach looks nice, but I didn't really spend much time on it as my hotel was closer to Livadakia beach so that's where I went. Looking at photos online, it does look really nice though and possibly comparable to Kamares but I couldn't say for sure - perhaps you can let me know if you see it, I think I need to revisit Serifos and give it another try.

Glad you found it helpful!

Glad you enjoyed the video. I use three different cameras for most of my footage: a GoPro Hero 10, which is the cheapest and most compact 4k action camera that I own; a Panasonic Lumix GH5, which is a 4k DSLR camera and has superb quality but is less portable; and a DJI Mavic Air drone for the aerial shots. A decent mobile phone these days will record reasonable quality 4k video, so I'm not sure you need a dedicated camera unless you're specifically interested in photography/videography. Something like the GoPro Hero 10 is a good starter for video as it has built-in stabilization so produces smooth footage when walking around and the quality is very good. A DSLR or compact fixed-lens camera is the next step up and gives better quality video but is more equipment to buy and carry around.

@@GreeceTravelGuide thanks so much for the kind and professional answer..

Thanks, I'm glad you find the videos useful. I have more island guides planned, but need to get back out to Greece and film more content for them - got a few trips planned this summer so watch this space! :)

Glad it was helpful! If you have any further questions let us know, and enjoy your trip!

Glad you enjoyed the video. I've never visited Greece as early as April before. My understanding is that, particularly on Greek Islands, the tourist season does not really get going until after Easter (Greek Orthodox Easter) which, in 2024, is Sunday 5th May. Travelling before this date will probably mean that accommodation is very limited and many restaurants will still be closed. That said, all islands have year-round local populations so there will be a functioning bus service and no doubt some places will be open. Personally, if you can delay you trip by a month and go in early May instead, I would recommend it - the weather will be warmer and there will definitely be more tourist facilities available. Alternatively, you could visit the mainland or a larger island such as Crete, where there is a larger local population.

Hi James, unfortunately I've only visited Aegina and Agistri, so it's hard to offer meaningful advice on the other islands with no personal experience. I would certainly include Aegina as it has an interesting mix of history and culture, and is big enough for a 3 or 4 night stay. Agistri is pretty, but quite small and fairly quiet. I would be tempted to skip it and try one of the others, but I would recommend doing some research to see which one sounds the most appealing. Enjoy your trip! :)

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Interested to know which beach is your favourite? I've not found any beach on Sifnos that compares with Kamares but maybe I've missed it.

@@GreeceTravelGuide we have a car and usually go to a small beach named fasolou near faros or we swim from the rocks at chrisopigi monastery

Ah that's interesting, thanks, I've not visited that one yet! It's going on my list for the next trip, hopefully later this year 🤞

Thanks for watching and for your helpful feedback. You're right, I could have been clearer that the printing fee was only for pre-booked tickets. I wasn't aware of discounts on early ferry bookings, but I'll be sure to look out for them when planning future trips. Good point about the accommodation too, I often book direct for better access to the full inventory and prices, and should have included this in the video (it's hard to think of everything at the time). Your trips sound incredible - have you been to Sikinos before? I visited in 2021 during the summer and really enjoyed it. A very quiet island compared to other Cycladic destinations, but really nice to get that contrast. Naxos used to be my favourite island and I do plan to return, but in peak season it seems to have become a victim of its own success. Should be superb in Spring though as it's a very green island. I've only visited Kalymnos on a day-trip from Kos, but it seemed nice. Astypalea I really enjoyed. I understand it's quite popular with Greeks, but still seemed relatively quiet compared to the more well-known destinations. Kos I spent three weeks on back in summer 2021 - got 'stuck' there when I couldn't get any accommodation on Amorgos to transit from the Dodecanese to the Cyclades, but I grew to really like the place. Hope you have a great time.

@@GreeceTravelGuide No, I have never been to Sikinos before. It will be the 55th Greek island I have visited.

The place that most readily springs to mind is Naxos, as the harbour area in the main town has a similar vibe to Chania and is one of my favourite places.

Wow, thank you for the feedback, glad it's useful

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it. Your upcoming trip sounds amazing! Haven't got anything booked yet, but definitely planning a week or two over the summer with some new destinations in mind.

Excellent itinerary, those are some of my favorites.

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Your videos were a determining factor :-)

@@paulc2106 Ha, that's awesome. 👍✌

Thanks Gabriel, look forward to seeing more of your Greece content soon! 👍

Which one? Im going there in Summer