CONSEJOS ISLAS GRIEGAS | VIAJE A GRECIA

Hello my name is John and in this video I'm going to give you a few tips if you're planning to travel to Greece A couple of times in Greece once it was more the mainland Greece and the last trip I made this summer was to the Greek Islands In this video I'm going to focus mainly on the Greek Islands because I think they are What can be a bit confusing at times is how to move between the islands which islands are better than others and how long to stay on any of them I think it might be a bit more lively than visiting mainland Greece It's a bit more normal within the context of visiting for example other countries So nothing else since I don't want a very long video if you want I'm going to Set the time bar in the YouTube bar you have the markers of what I'm talking about at each moment So I'm going to start by briefly talking about mainland Greece So if you want to skip this part because you're more interested in the Greek Islands Then just skip this part and continue there To reach Greece specifically the mainland which will be Athens for example the easiest way to get there is by plane If you live in Europe there are often very good deals to get to Greece For example from Spain you can find flights for less than 100 euros and return without any problems Depending on whether it's a temporary low much less but in general they are always usually The prices are quite good for going to Athens Then besides Athens there are many other places to visit on the mainland For example there is the part of Corinth and that's it It's very personal because it depends on whether you want to visit more historical and archaeological sites I'm looking for a bit more areas more nature so based on that it will change what you want to visit For example a task I have pending that I'm really looking forward to is already at the border practically with Macedonia a place called Meteora which has a monastery At the top of a mountain and it's really spectacular I've seen a lot of it in photos articles and such And the truth is that it's a place I really want to go but well why isn't it so At my own request since I haven't been able to go until now but well I hope that on the next trip I can Then one option is for example if you're visiting the Balkans and you're in Macedonia Well it's quite close to the border so it's still better for you and if not from Greece for example if you're in Athens is practically a day trip it's just a short journey You can take the bus I'm not sure if there's a train or if you rent a car the You can set up there in a few hours but at least you'll be staying with us for a couple of days days between things because once you are there it's best to dedicate yourself to it It can be seen in the morning or in the afternoon but it's best to dedicate a whole day to it because You can take different walks in the area to get up there so well then Dedicating a day to the Meteora area seems pretty good but well That's why I'm telling you it's quite personal depending on what you value To move around this part of Greece if you are visiting several places it's better to have a car Rent a car although it's good if you don't have enough options to move around For example by bus or by train then the car is a very good option for this Okay you have many comparators to see which rental companies will suit you Best price considering that in Greece driving is regular it's not one of the worst e countries where I have driven but it's true that Greeks in general tend to drive Very fast but just keep in mind that the car is a very good option if you are going to visit several places throughout Greece To visit Athens which is the main point of Greece if you are mostly in this area I would dedicate at least a couple of days for the essentials meaning you can dedicate them to that Even if you're rushing and just interested in very specific points for example The Acropolis cannot be missed as it is one of the most incredible sites but in general I would dedicate at least a couple of days to it without rushing because in the end There are many places to visit in Athens and when it comes to accommodation hotels tend to be Very affordable but keep in mind the area where you stay look around a lot e comments from people in hotels for example if you make a reservation throug From Booking check the reviews to see what people are saying about the area I remember When I went there for the first time to Athens it was during the Interrail which I did there in 2012 I remember we stayed at a hotel well it was a hostel that was located Very good price the room itself wasn't all that bad it was very plain but the area was quite irregular average to say the least we for the most par Less were three guys were always together so well more But no we didn't have a big problem but you could see the street wasn't inviting walking on it especially at night even during the day because you walk with a bit of insecurity So if you go alone or if you feel unsafe at the place that's right it's better that you check Well in which areas do you stay because there are some and this one in particular is quite Near the Acropolis so they are not the safest areas look carefully which ones are They are the best areas in Athens for example I recommend the best areas to stay It is the area near Sintagma Square one of the most famous squares or it will sound like that because that's where all the uprisings happened years ago the Placa area is also Very good then Monastariki and Kolonaki so these areas are quite good look around Here you will find a lot offers quite economical and in addition you will have a little more the security that you are staying in the right place so that you can make a good impressio Idea when we did the Interrail I remember that the last morning were leaving For the port of Piraeus the port of Piraeus is a port I think it's the closest There in Athens and it's from there that the ferry craze to the island villages begins at 5 in the morning to go to the subway and on that trip we took to the subway There were quite a few people on the street who started following us maybe 8 or 10 people They were sleeping on the street and were around at 5 in the morning moving around looking like tha quite regular they started following us they kept following us until the subway no They ended up doing nothing but the truth is it's not the ideal situation that's why I'm telling you I say you should look at this very carefully and if you're going to move to those areas better that you take it Take a Uber or a taxi or whatever you can request at the hotel rather than walking to avoid any problems Having said that I will now proceed to the Orkney Islands as I don't want to keep you waiting too long The video in the Orkney Islands often raises many questions for example which islands to visit Because Greece has 3000 islands obviously not all of them are inhabited but there are There is a huge selection and it's hard to choose especially because when you travel usually It is common to travel for two weeks three weeks so you have to choose for sure because I recommend you choose a few and squeeze the most out of them rather than trying to cover many They will take up little time because in the end you really won 't enjoy them and the trip will end up being much more expensive Then the islands are mainly divided into two seas those in the Ionian Sea They are the ones to the west of Greece and then the ones to the east which would be e Aegean Sea then they are like the two great divisions of islands which these are But if you can't do them on a cruise well there are cruises there are ferries and such bu It takes a very long time so here it is definitely worth it if you want to visit the Two parts move by plane for this there are also many options so It's not going to be a problem but depending on how much time you have maybe it's better to wait Just focus on an area but then again that's up to each individual Inside each for example inside the Aegean Sea there are several subdivisions of the slands then as there are so many I won't focus on all of them but I'll focus on a few Only in the main ones which are the most visited in the case of the Aegean Sea which are The Ticheladas Islands in this part of the Ticheladas Islands contain the most well-known islands like the Sarmiçon Santorini Naxos Andros Milos Paros and on the other hand are those of e Ionian Sea among which the best known islands are Corfu Paxos and Ithaca Zafalonia and Zante there are other islands but anyway these are the most visited and the most well-known Then this is the first thing you must decide whether you are going one way or the other or if You're wasting time because a little of everything for example my initial idea on the last trip ry to visit both parts visit some of the Tidic Islands and then go To the Ionian part to visit others from there but then I thought it's moving around a lot in the end you're wasting time going one way or the other it's also more expensive and not worth it I prefer Make a trip focused on a place and then it will come in the future and I will focus on it anything else but don't try to cover too much because in the end you end up going almost more Stressed about enjoying it so in our case we stayed for a couple of weeks and wanted to Focusing on three islands which were Santorini Milos and Crete Crete is a very important point It is an island located in the southern part of the Cyclades and it is a very important point because It is one of the largest so it's perfect for example there are often very cheap flights for example from Spain we actually traveled from Spain to Crete in the The airport in Heracleón and it cost us the flights were very cheap I don't remember But I think it was less definitely less than 100 euros and back so it's very good for example if you go to the Ionian Islands you can I think where The airport where the most inexpensive international flights depart is the main one From Corfu and then for example in the Cyclades depending on whether you don't want to Going to Crete there are also international flights to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos And I don't know if there are any others but these two are definitely it so if you're going exclusively to these Since you now know you have this option otherwise once you have gone to this area Then you can travel by ferry or by plane depending on prices schedules and so on Regarding the issue of schedules that often occur the fact that prices do not include checked baggage and so once you have chosen the area the best way to move between them which are already quite well connected Close to each other by ferry we landed as I told you in our case a Crete we spent several days in Crete and the truth is we loved it I highly recommend this Isla is a very large island but it's easy to cover in about 10 days You have to watch it in its entirety obviously it's impossible but if you go for example to the area to the western area That I think is the most beautiful part of Crete you have a lot of spots Super interesting like the island like Elafonisi beach Balos beach Loutro which is a Fishing village that is I think almost an island because you have to get there by boat you can't go by land arrive by car and end up being very secluded then many people decide to go for example to Santorini like Mykonos because they are the most popular so for example besides Crete We went to Santorini and Milos and we toured them by boat because we looked at flight options Milos probably doesn't have an airport because it's a very tiny island Santorini does but anyway For the schedule it didn't work out to fly from Crete to Santorini and what I've told you so far commented that in the end it's sold on cheap flights but then adding bags etc ends up being more expensive It ended up being more expensive so in our case it was better to take the ferry To choose for the ferries there are different pages applications that I recommend for example there is a page Calling directferries com there is another one called ferrieshopper so they are websites where It allows you to search for ferries from any island to any other island and not only that but it also gives you e option well obviously to buy the tickets through this page but also to do The hopper which is like jumping then allows you to purchase tickets Multiple ferries meaning I go from island A to B then from B to C from C to D as it allows you to do everything Download this itinerary on the website and buy all the tickets at once then for that kind of thing It is very comfortable When it comes to planning it is very important to look at the boats that are available available the schedules and such because they are not open all year round so for example if you go in winter Many of the ferries are not operational or if they are they run at a much lower frequency than before Summer so it's important that you take this into account when planning because maybe You decide well I spend four days in Crete and then I go to Santorini by boat I leave In the morning just like that since the planning stage and then when you go to look you say wow but if not No ship is sailing today so it's important that you check If you go in summer which is the seaso Most popular depending on which season you go whether summer autumn spring or winter it depends a lot by For example summer is obviously the most popular and most crowded season it's very noticeable these are places where Many people come there so it's something you need to take into account On islands like Crete it's customary better as long as you get up early to go to the places but then there are islands like Santorini tha They are extremely crowded especially in the summer there are a lot of people and this year in the In 2021 which was still a pandemic for example cruise ships were still not operating ey travel all over the Mediterranean and so they end up stopping one day in Santorini and unloading the cargo Thousands of people since that was not yet operational this year in 2021 so it's less People are still there and it's very crowded so it's something you need to take into account The good things are It has summer so the weather is obviously better especially if you want to do tourism playa all things related to bathing and so on there are more options there are many more ferry lines schedules activities restaurants and general businesses that are open all of this of course you have Much more supply in summer than at any other time of the year these are the positive aspects The negative aspects obviously because that's the case it's much more crowded there are many more people in the area It is extremely hot everywhere and at many times for example in Milos and Santorini During the day were extremely hot and unless you're at the beach you're at the beach It's quite manageable but if not if you're visiting sites then when it's too hot Just like in Athens in Athens in July and August you can easily stand around in 40 degrees Visiting the Acropolis at 40 degrees is a suffering but well if you choose it it's not that bad May you go to die but just so that you are aware of that which makes you feel so hot the I personally would choose spring or autumn to visit Greece because it's already Good weather it's a Mediterranean climate not that hot you have the option to swim there are not so many activity options such as ferries etc but there are still options and not too many No need for so much heat then I think for at least the type of trips I like I would enjoy it more if it were me It means that you won't enjoy a summer trip at all but you will enjoy it I loved everything we visited but it's true well these egative things as they can slightly affect the trip The best way to move around depends on the The time you will spend and the places you will visit whether by ferry or by plane in fac Okay those are the only options but I mean depending on which ones you end up choosing then afterwards It's better to do one thing or another In my case the first trip I took to Greece after Athens We were on the Greek island of Mykonos which is surely the most famous a bit to the With Santorini then in this case we took a ferry from the port of Piraeus until Mykonos As these are very popular islands there are usually many ferries tha They leave same thing I don't know from Athens to Mykonos three different ferry lines leave from there Day Then this well you can check it because it also depends a lot on the time of year and so on Then depending on where you go for example if you go to Crete it might be cheaper there Plane from Athens because there are very cheap flights same for 15 or 20 euros you have flights and you can take them You save a lot of time because Crete is quite far from Athens so taking a boat would take a long time So you save that time and it's much more economical Because a common idea is at ferries are much cheaper than flights and it's not always the case In fact Depending on which ferry you take it can end up being quite a bit more expensive and even more so if you want to go by ferry with your car When you take the ferry you have the option one of the positive aspects of traveling by ferry Then if for example you are going to be traveling for two weeks you can take the car Do you want to be in the same car or did you come with your own car to Athens because the ferries You can take this option of putting the car in and moving around with it and you'll avoid the hassle of having to constantly do that Renting a car on each island or not having a car on a specific island and looking for other options Ways to move around So for these things ferries are better but if not it depends No matter which island you go to it's better to take a flight Then there are smaller islands worth visiting It's well worth visiting such as Naxos Paros Milos which is where we are these are tiny islands They are covered in a few days but they have for example Milos has everything It has many beaches good but they are small coves and typical spots of small fishing villages little ones like tha They are very colorful and are definitely worth visiting I'll leave you with well here's the playlist with the trip so we don't get bored again with everything we visited but to me Milos was It surprised me a lot It's an island that isn't as crowded as for example Santorini Mykonos and it has so much to offer So if you want islands that are not so crowded and Enjoy it very much with a nature theme beaches and more Milos is a very good option Example Well look I've said it from the islands I've been talking about search for images and so on Then you see what each of them can offer you and decide better Which ones are recommended for you I've said it if you have a week two weeks it's better Focus on just a few islands and spend several days there because then for example because the Also the times to move take time and so on As for food the die The Mediterranean here dominates all the islands the typical Greek menu of Greek salad and so on There is a huge variety of fish available obviously in the area where it is located So this type Food is everywhere it's very good it's generally cheap but it's true Prices in restaurants on very popular islands like Santorini are already at international levels Then don't expect that meaning it's not like you're going to some remote island with hardly any tourism You can have a full meal for five or seven euros In Santorini everything is international that is Forget that it's a Greek island because it's like Paris Oh there are international restaurants serving international food charging calmly 30 40 euros 50 that's all Then obviously there is low cost but it will cost you a bit more to find the typical street food Accommodation is exactly the same There are very affordable options on all these islands But especially on islands like Santorini or Mykonos the biggest offers are at prices Especially if you want to stay in Ia which is the most popular part of Santorini it's really expensive there Because they are the typical apartments that have a pool that stay on the hill and so on There you are prepared to pay at least a thousand euros a night and things like that if you're going in the summer Then there are other options from other small towns around the island where you'll have more economical choices And in general well across all the Vergas islands it's going to be more similar You will have as in everywhere more affordable and less expensive options Milos for example which doesn't have as much supply since prices are a bit higher But we found some very reasonably priced and quite spacious apartments so the most important thing is that especially if you are traveling in the summer The topic of accommodation should be considered in advance because for example just like ferries Even the flights you can check with little advance notice you can take them almost immediately Suddenly but if you already have an itinerary set it's better to stick to it The sooner you know the better Another thing is that later you may be improvising at's another option if you're improvising you want to spend a few days and when you get bored It's better to go to another one but you might end up without seats But it's strange Ferries usually have plenty of space especially in summer But if not then the sooner you know the more you can secure those places but the most important thing is the Hotels especially for example in Crete will not be a problem in Crete you check the same day In the Booking app you will find a wide range of affordable hotels but in places like Milos where the supply is not very large it's better to do it as soon as possible You know the ones you take because if not the better rooms will just get thrown away And then well one last part I want to dedicate the part about COVID which has now A little sense but still if you watch this video in a few years it might not apply anymore The entire topic of COVID affects only the flight section for example when traveling to Greece You have to fill out a PLF which is a form requested in many countries that you have to complete with your data and such which you have to fill out in advance or they can ask for it by For example when billing luggage at the airport to Vigel or at the destination then it is It is important to have these fillings and then they might ask for your vaccination passport or have it A PCR test or antigen test depending largely on when you are traveling because this has changed so much practically all week on the requirements but when we traveled they asked us with the The vaccination passport and the PLF were sufficient and upon returning to Spain you have to Fill out the same form again but with Spain which you can do online and everything is done from your phone problem when you do it better than being with that stuff later at the airports losing Time and getting nervous so but keep in mind to look carefully at the airline you are going with To use inform yourselves of what you need or if you don't get involved in the ministry of Spain or No matter which country you are from look at the conditions of the country you are traveling to and there they will put you entry conditions exit conditions etc but then in daily life for example in Greece well It really was like the COVID didn't exist meaning practically no one had it He was wearing a mask practically nowhere did they ask for it especially in the lobbies of the but the rest as if it didn't exist the only main place where they have actually asked for It's the topic of Ferris in Ferris they usually ask for the vaccination passport or PCR or dose Check the antigens fill out a form which in principle has to be printed so look at this Well because when you buy the ferris tickets and do it online they will send us the information email a form that needs to be filled out with your information and this in principle needs to be brought along Physical because you hand it in on the ship itself just like the vaccination passport even the one that is required You can carry the Ferris ticket on your phone without any problem or scan it with the QR code and that's enough This document in particular has to be submitted in person I don't know if I think it can't be submitted online Mobile because in fact they put it in the email you deliver in person so having it on your phone Tell this it's also true that of the ferries we took they only asked us once that is to say My security measures were decreasing as the trip progressed the first ferry from Crete to Milos They asked us for everything they asked for the police to check our vaccination passport they asked for the You need to have the form in physical form and the ticket on your phone all of this and that well yes It was slowing down a bit which was the entrance and then on the ship they are constantly watching What do you do with the mask if someone's is down or if someone notices it's true tha Yes it was fulfilled but then for example on the boat from Milos to Santorini were only the They asked for the ferris ticket on the phone they no longer asked us to submit the form Physically neither the vaccination passport nor the direct ferry from Santorini to Crete Back I don't know if it's because it was very late or something but they didn't ask us at all Not the ferris ticket I mean I think it was so late that they said come all inside And you could have gone without a ticket and still entered they didn't ask us anything when we entered or during When leaving then it's a bit random but in principle these are the rules Then take them or if they don't ask for them that's fine but obviously you can't take the risk Lotería So those are basically the main tips I wanted to give you so I don't have to repeat them No matter how long the video is obviously you can talk about this for hours for that I recommend So you can see my videos because there I talk more about the daily life of all this and it can give you information More detailed but I think overall I'll tell you the most important parts As for the planning any questions you have as always please let me know You can comment message me on Instagram or whatever you prefer I'll try to respond to you Help you with anything I can So nothing else thank you very much for making it this far see you next time Goodbye