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debstgr · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 60 Location: West Midlands

Can I just say first of all.......... IT WASN'T ME........... Shocked

When we were deciding where to go next year with fellow Greece lovers (as in people who adore Greece Wink

) A few people who will remain nameless for their own safety commented that Skiathos was just.... okay..... as it lacked Greek atmosphere!

Anyway as you are probably aware we have totally ignored what they said and are going to book anyway. I always prefer to make my own mind up.

So all you Skiathos Lovers tell me how much Greek atmosphere there really is Laughing

Foxy · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject:

It's as Greek as anywhere I've been. Depends where you go in Skiathos, I suppose. There's plenty of traditional that sits comfortably alongside more modern places (tavernas etc.)

adrianxw · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject:

Merlin · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject:

For sure Skiathos is a holiday resort and yes there is an established multi national community thriving on the Island but trust me the island is most defiantly Greek. Smile

debstgr · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 60 Location: West Midlands

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Where do your former friends suggest you visit for an "authentic" Greek experience? What is their expectation of a "real" Greek place?[/quote]

First can I just say they are not former friends Laughing

they are still very much my friends. I think what they mean is a place that can survive without tourists, that is not just geared up for tourists. A place that is open all year because the greek community live and work there and would still survive if all the tourist up and left....I think.

I know myself, there are greek places that i like better than others, some a lot more some a little and some I wouldn't go back to. I don't really know what it is, the traditional greek food & hospitality but also the simple way of life with no worries and "no problem" attitude. The breathtaking views and sheer beauty of a place.
I always enjoy all my Greece holidays, but I think you do need to try different places as they can vary from one side of an island to the other let alone a different island altogether.
My top 3 favourites so far are Stoupa, Kefalonia & north west Corfu. Im off to Lesvos late august and have been told its one I will go back to, so we'll see Very Happy

Val & Kev · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 128

We have also been to Stoupa and also Chrani across the water 3 times. I like Stoupa but actualy feel this has been taken over by some of the tour companies. It used to be a very quite little seaside town with lovely beaches. I first went in 1991 and it did then have a very authentic feel. Skiathos has an all year round population of circa 4000 and even in winter Skiathos town has lots of character. OK the strictly tourist places close down but a lot of the good places still operate. The locals are much more relaxed, it's just different. As others have said before I guess we all have different expectations. We went across to the Pelion for 5 days last August which is where a lot of Greek people go for their holidays and whilst it was beautiful for a few days there was a lot of driving to do from one end to the other and it was a little too quiet for us for a longer holiday. Skiathos is compact and you can find both sides of Greece if you look.

patsy · Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Posts: 930 Location: sussex

hi debstgr, you said in above post you are going to lesvos in august, years ago it was known to be a lesbian island as mykinos is a gay island. this is written without predudice,i want to know if this is still so ??

skidsy · Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 549 Location: Wirral.

Hi Patsy
Some parts of Mykonos are still considered as such, according to a friend of mine who happens to be gay, I've never been there though. Looked at it once but it was bloody expensive compared to other Greek destinations.

Elle · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject:

Hey - I just spent a day hiking the olive groves, with bread and fet and olives, and a bit of tsipouro to go with my water... through a herd of goats... on Skiathos. Onward to a quiet, calm beach with no one else on it.
So yes, if that is what you want to do here, it is well within your reach.
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debstgr · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 60 Location: West Midlands

Graham & Caroline · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject:

Who mentioned goats?

Taken up near Kastro.
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Graham & Caroline · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject:

Who mentioned goats?

Taken up near Kastro.
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Graham & Caroline · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject:

oops, sorry, was trying to make photo smaller.
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Jane · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

I must admit I enjoyed the tavernas in Corfu as they did Greek dancing as well as serving food without chips!