part-time living on the island in Greece?

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PUNA New member

Member since 22 January 2011

PUNANew member23 January 2011 09:22:17

Hi there!

I'm from Ljubljana (Slovenia) and I'm thinking of spending half of the year (november - april) somewhere close to the sea - and where the sun is shining

I'm after intimate places with character, good sunny weather, old and beautiful town architecture, welcome locals, amazing food, art & culture. I have visited Creta 3 times, the island is beautiful but unfortunately a bit to large for me - any other suggestions? I was thinking of Rhodos, Lesbos .. maybe Santorini?

I would really appreciate your help.
Thank you very much, Pia

deelusion Member

Member since 20 November 2010

deelusionMember22 February 2011 20:30:13

Hello!

As a Cyclades citizen, Naxos more specifically, let me tell you Santorini has absolutely no life during the period you mentioned. I've been in Santorini way to many times during April - September, but I only visited once during November for my birthday and it was so empty, it was kind of scary. Shops also closed really early and it wasn't so much fun.

Rhodes on the other hand sounds like a really nice choice, as it's a big island and you always have things to do. You could also try Ionian island, Corfu, which is beautiful all year long.

wipeoutbg Member

Member since 24 February 2011

wipeoutbgMember24 February 2011 15:34:20

What about Corfy or Crete? Are there any opportunities for nice winter instead of spending it in snowy Serbia?

Mamma Mia New member

Member since 28 September 2010

Mamma MiaNew member27 February 2011 05:46:42

I live up north and find the island of Thassos really beautiful, all year around. Of course it麓s quiet in the winter, but not dead. Besides, very easy accessible from the mainland.

morti and gomez Member

Member since 05 October 2010

morti and gomezMember22 March 2011 17:09:59

Hi,
we live in Corfu and it is really beautiful all year round, especially the springtime. Corfu Town has wonderful architecture and lots of great shops and a very cosmopolitan feel, but there are many rural, quiet villages to explore too, [Moderated: No free ad on the forum please]

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