Recently back from a week long sailing trip, mostly smaller islands. Saw some questions up thread so figured I'd pass on my completely unbiased biased opinions.
First the obligatory Acropolis update:
Crowded and hot as fuck.
Finis.
Kythnos
Non touristy island with a sleepy village/marina on the east side (more on west side later). Marketed a bit as having a 'natural hot spring'. Kind of. Some random rocks placed in a circle at the water line, some hot water mixed with sea water. 3 people max. Pass.
Serifos
Little more going on here. Didn't get to see alot of the island, but took a taxi up to the main hilltop town, pretty cool.
Milos
Based on the ferries and activity in the marina, I'd say this island is now on everyone's radar. And for good reason, it was the highlight of the trip. This place is an aquatic fun house - snorkeling, kayaking, cave swimming, ledge diving. Didn't get to see much of the inner island, just sailed around the edge.
Kleftiko
Sarakiniko
Insane son of mine jumping off a 60 foot cliff
Poliegos
Another aquatic fun house. Water here is gorgeous, impact from white marble mined on the island in the past.
Sifnos
Apparently a foodie island. Stopped here for dinner, had a great/creative local seafood meal. Didn't have a chance to see anything else on the island.
Antiparos
This marina was more upscale than the others, felt like a Hamptons neighborhood. Also heard more American accents than other islands by far. Unfortunately a thunderstorm blew through and put the kebash on any further exploring. Didn't stop the partying however, music was blaring until 3 am here.
Syros
Weather still overcast, so we rented a car and tooled around the whole island. It doesn't have the natural beauty of other islands, but it was fun to cruise narrow roads up and down hillsides with the ocean as a backdrop.
Old Town is an 800 year old Venitian city. Really cool.
Kythnos again
Final stop. Apparently everyone else does too, as all charters are due back Friday morning, and it's relatively close to the mainland. This was the west side of the island, and the one bar/restaurant was going off. Last chance to party before going home.
If I ever go back I'd like to spend more time exploring Milos, Antiparos and Paros.
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