Which Greek island is best without a car?


Which Greek island is best without a car? Antiparos is a small island in the Cyclades, located opposite Paros. It's a charming destination with picturesque alleys and amazing beaches, and it's ideal to explore without a car. Antiparos is one of the top islands in Greece that you can fully enjoy with no car.


What is the most walkable city in Greece?

Athens is a walkable city and its historic center is easy to navigate, while public transport is affordable. Stroll along the pedestrianized grand promenade, created as part of city refurbishment ahead of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. It snakes around the Acropolis and links key archaeological sites.


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.


What is the easiest Greek island to get around without a car?

Gavdos. Gavdos is the ideal destination for freedom and relaxation. You can explore the island by bike or on foot. Trails connect beaches and settlements, while in Tripiti, the southernmost tip of Europe with the famous chair, you can reach by hiking for about an hour or by boat.


Where not to stay in Greece?

Areas to Avoid in Greece If there is rioting for any reason, these are the areas to avoid: Downtown metropolitan areas: These areas are often the site of protests. In Athens, avoid the area around Syntagma Square, Panepistimou, and Embassy Row. Unfortunately, this also includes some of Athens' finest hotels.


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.


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.


What is the most efficient way to get around in Greece?

Expectedly, in Greek cities, public transport is more frequent, with many more stops and a much further reach. Across cities, the buses provide a more efficient way to travel around the city while the railway network follows, as does the Athens Metro system, which is exclusive to the Greek capital.


What is the best way to visit Greece for the first time?

Ferry companies operate between Italy and Greece all year round. But one of the best ways to visit Greece is on a cruise. Surrounded by sea and with thousands of beautiful islands, cruises offer first-timers to Greece the opportunity to visit several different places over a short period of time.


Can you get around Mykonos without a car?

The best way to get around Mykonos is the bus – the island has a system that connects many towns and attractions. Motor vehicles are banned in Chora, so everyone gets around on foot.


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.