Which Greek Island - Mykonos or Santorini?

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

If timeshare were not an issue (since it seems there are no decent t/s on Santorini), would you choose Mykonos or Santorini for a few days (added on after Athens)? Important criteria are dining, beach (or at least swimmable sea) and some nightlife. Not taking kids, would like to avoid being overrun by OPK.

This is not quite yet a "plan," but am starting to explore.

Have I overlooked another "must do" island?

tia

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

I think of Mykonos as having a bit younger & wilder crowd....More of a playground for the hot young, beautiful (maybe rich) singles. Sanorini is quieter I think. More relaxing, and good for honeymoons.

[Carolinian Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Carolinian]

Have you considered Rhodes, which is my favorite Greek island?

DAE does occaisionally get a good resort on Santorini.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Have you considered Rhodes, which is my favorite Greek island?

DAE does occaisionally get a good resort on Santorini.

Why is Rhodes your favorite Greek Island?

Thanks for the info about DAE, I will look into it. I wish I didn't have two weeks stagnating at SFX.

[LisaH Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close LisaH]

There is a lady (Ellen? from Philadelphia) who did Greece Islands last year and had extensive report on TUG. I will go look and let you know.

I found them:
http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthr...referrerid=285
http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthr...referrerid=285

Sounds like she really like Santorini...

[calgal Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close calgal]

I have been to both. Santorini twice, in fact. Mykonos is touristy, expensive, not the real Greece. Santorini is beautiful, and one of my favorite places. Crete is also great, but larger and slightly further south. I went to Rhodos and saw ruins, but do not have any specific memories of Rhodos except for the ruins. How many days are you planning in Athens, and what time of year? It gets hot there in the summer; it is such a pleasure on the islands vs the city weather wise.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I have been to both. Santorini twice, in fact. Mykonos is touristy, expensive, not the real Greece. Santorini is beautiful, and one of my favorite places. Crete is also great, but larger and slightly further south. I went to Rhodos and saw ruins, but do not have any specific memories of Rhodos except for the ruins. How many days are you planning in Athens, and what time of year? It gets hot there in the summer; it is such a pleasure on the islands vs the city weather wise.

No specific dates yet, I was thinking summer but I'd like to go at a time to maximize good weather in both Athens and whichever island we decide on.

[Sance Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sance]

Skopelos

Hello

The Island of Skopelos is less touristy and very beautiful. This is the island that they filmed Mama Mia. Erry ride from Athens

Bob

[brother coony Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close brother coony]

Mykonos, is mi pick for what you listed you want, Good Beach, night life, and dining

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I was told Santorini is the torist place to go, We did not make it there but did see Corfu,Rhodes,Athens and 11 more which I forget at the moment. We were told by many that Santorini is a fun place and we missed the best one. I would check with Joyce I believe she goes there a lot.

[Carolinian Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Carolinian]

The combination of nice beaches and historic sites. The beaches near the timeshares are pebble beaches, which I do not care for so much, but if you drive a bit, there are some great sandy beaches in the part of the island frequented by the Brits. The ruins at the Acropolis at Lindos are evocative, and the experience of riding the donkeys to the top was unique. Then there is the medieval walled city of Rhodes itself - spectacular!

Why is Rhodes your favorite Greek Island?

Thanks for the info about DAE, I will look into it. I wish I didn't have two weeks stagnating at SFX.