What is the cheapest Greek island to get to?


What is the cheapest Greek island to get to? The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.


What time of year is cheapest for Greece?

Visiting Greece on a budget is possible. All you need to do is plan accordingly. According to Skyscanner, the cheapest months to book a flight to Greece are October, November, March, and April.


How do I choose a Greek island to visit?

The beautiful Greek island complexes
  1. If time matters, choose the Saronic Islands. ...
  2. If partying is all that's on your mind, choose the Cyclades. ...
  3. If you want to experience the best of Greece's cuisine, choose Crete. ...
  4. If you're an architecture fanatic, choose the Ionian Islands.


How do I visit Greek islands on a budget?

Are you looking to travel to Greece cheaply? You're in luck; here is how to travel in Greece on a budget.
  1. Tips To Save Some Money When Traveling To Greece.
  2. Save Early By Booking In Advance.
  3. Visit During The Off Season.
  4. Choose Less Visited Islands (Skip Mykonos & Santorini)
  5. Catch The Ferry To The Islands.


What is the easiest Greek island to get to?

Hydra. Hydra is a popular destination for island day trips from Athens. Access to the island is easy with daily ferry routes from the port of Piraeus and regular routes from the ports of eastern Peloponnese. Hydra is a vehicle-free island, so there are no roads, no cars and no motorbikes!


Where is the bluest water in Greece?

20 Best Beaches in Greece With the Bluest Water You've Ever Seen
  • Navagio Beach, Zakynthos. miljko/Getty Images. ...
  • Sarakiniko Beach, Milos. Cavan Images/Getty Images. ...
  • Elafonissi Beach, Crete. ...
  • Voidokilia Beach, Messinia. ...
  • Golden Beach, Paros. ...
  • Voutoumi Beach, Antipaxos. ...
  • Seychelles Beach, Ikaria. ...
  • Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia.


Which Greek island has best food?

Best Greek Islands for Food Lovers
  • First up on our best Greek Islands for food lovers is Crete, and there's a saying in Greece: 'Go to Santorini to fall in love, to Mykonos to party, and to Crete to eat! ...
  • Corfu has been ruled by many different people throughout its history, and that shows in its food.


Which island in Greece is not touristy?

Kefalonia. Kefalonia is one of the largest Greek islands, but one of the lesser-visited. This means that you can explore the island's rugged mountains, fir forests and magical caves in peace, away from huge huddles of tourists.


Is Greece as cheap as Turkey?

Yes, Greece is more expensive than Turkey. We'd estimate that it's something around 20-30% pricier for most things. We think you'll mainly notice that in the cost of food and drink. It's much cheaper to dine out in Turkey than in Greece.


What is the millionaire island in Greece?

Skorpios is primarily known as the private island of the late Greek shipping billionaire Aristotle Onassis. It was bought in 1963 and believed to have cost him the equivalent of about €11,000 of today's money (2015).


Which Greek island has the most beautiful beach?

The Greek islands with the best beaches are Crete, Mykonos, Naxos, Milos, Paros, Ios, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Karpathos and more. The best for families with kids are Agios Georgios in Naxos and Agios Nikitas in Lefkada.


Which Greek island is most fun?

Here's our roundup of the best Greek islands for partying.
  1. Corfu. One of Greece's most popular islands, Corfu boasts long stretches of spellbinding coastline and nightlife venues that'll have you dancing on tables the minute you waltz through the door. ...
  2. Mykonos. iStock Richmatts. ...
  3. Paros. ...
  4. Ios. ...
  5. Zakynthos. ...
  6. Kos. ...
  7. Skiathos.


Can you fly direct to Skopelos?

Saunter over to Skopelos That's down to the fact there's no airport on the island. To get there, you have to catch a flight to neighbouring Skiathos, then take an hour-long ferry to the port in Skopelos Town or Glossa.


Is it worth going to Skopelos?

There's no shortage of things to do in Skopelos, it's just that they favour the calmer pursuits of swimming, hiking, visiting monasteries and exploring the narrow cobbled streets of Skopelos town and Glossa. 24 islands make up the Sporades archipelago, but only Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos are inhabited.


What is Santorini known for?

Its wild volcanic landscape, rugged cliffs, wild nature, and beautiful shores, combined with its rich history and traditions, make the island the gem of Greece. Santorini got its current half-moon shape around 1,650 BC after a huge volcanic eruption.


What part of Greece is the cheapest?

The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.


What island was Mamma Mia filmed on?

The primary location for Mamma Mia! is on the island of Skopelos, with some scenes shot also on the island of Skiathos. Both Skopelos and Skiathos are part of the Sporades islands. There is also a third location, the seaside village of Damouchari in Pelion, where Mamma Mia! was shot.


What is very cheap in Greece?

4 things that are reasonably cheap in Greece
  • The food. Greece is famous for its food, and the most famous dish is souvlaki. ...
  • The coffee and the water. ...
  • The public transport and the taxis. ...
  • The entertainment.