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Looking to visit our first greek island but dont know which to choose, please help

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  • badger09
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    hollydays wrote: »
    Bare in mind Greece can be very hot

    If you do, you'll definitely burn, and probably be arrested;)
  • badger09
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    Sorry OP, can't help with your question as we only visit either quiet islands or quiet resorts on the busier islands.
  • jimbo6977
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    Another vote for Hersonissos given your criteria.

    Kos also good - in the day you can get buses to parts of the island for walking, and there are plenty of bars etc in the evenings. However the beach in Kos Town isn't so good, so you might prefer Kardamena resort if you want a good beach.
  • benjus
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    badger09 wrote: »
    If you do, you'll definitely burn, and probably be arrested;)

    Well, I guess it depends on where you do it, but there's a lot of nude sunbathing practised in Greece, and I don't think people are generally getting arrested for it.
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  • MATTR5
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    Hi OP/Mrelephant

    I'm assuming its 14 nts - here are some suggested resorts with prices from Manchester on 14th July as you have asked

    Trianda/Faliraki - Rhodes
    Lourdas - Kefalonia
    Kefalos/Kardamena - Kos
    Kriopigi - Halkidiki
    Hersonissos - Crete

    I agree with the above that Hersonissos would be perfect
    Here is an example offer
    Jet2holidays - Papadakis Villas, 14 nts self-catering
    400 meters to beach, 500 meters resort centre - 4.5/5 on Trip Advisor
    14 nts self catering total direct £1188 - my price £1124
    7nts self catering total direct £978 - my price £916

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  • slinga
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    How do you get to Crete, Rhodes or say Kos?
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  • badger09
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    slinga wrote: »
    How do you get to Crete, Rhodes or say Kos?

    Fly?:cool:
  • Pollycat
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    badger09 wrote: »
    Fly?:cool:
    I thought it was a pretty odd question...:huh:
  • slinga
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    badger09 wrote: »
    Fly?:cool:
    From where to where.


    I couldn't find any direct flights.
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  • badger09
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    slinga wrote: »
    From where to where.


    I couldn't find any direct flights.

    Are you serious?

    To my knowledge, Crete has 2 airports, Rhodes & Kos have one each.

    My crystal ball is cloudy. Where do you want to fly from:cool:
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