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Tourist season in Crete has begun.
Flights from Britain and Germany today landing in Heraklion and Chania are being met by Cretan music, dancing AND glasses of raki and local delicacies.
Naturally these first, official, tourists for the 2025 season are ecstatic and say they'll come again
(as long as their holiday resort is just as welcoming and up to their expectations and the sun keeps shining and the alcohol is cheap).
Meanwhile Santorini is filling with tourists as well. The strong quakes have stopped. Schools are open again and local businesses are hoping for a flood of Easter visitors.
Cruise ships which had been diverted to Crete have Santorini back as a destination.
Ye gods and little fishes, I'd avoid Santorini like the plague after seeing that photo
So many tourists to see what? A sunset that is brilliant on any greek island, and far better enjoyed without those crowds of other humans.
Come to Poros
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A beautiful Greek sunset with family and no crowds, well, that's the dream!
ReplyDeleteOn a hot summers night it's the perfect end to the day
DeleteOh my. Those crowds would put me off visiting.
ReplyDeleteI have read that nearly everywhere is suffering from over tourism. Perhaps we are fortunate here to have such bad weather.
Even Poros was full last 3 day weekend. A lot of them were Greek. Not always a good thing. Too pushy 😅
DeleteDon't advertise the peace and serenity of your home - the tourists will descend on it like flies!
ReplyDeleteI thought about that. We get enough summer tourists now
DeleteI have been to both Crete and Santorini. Loved Crete, had a week there, gave us the chance to mix with the locals who were so lovely. Had a nice time in Santorini as well, crowds, and quite stressful down at the port trying to find our ferry, it’s hilarious actually, the Greeks who are there to help don’t appear to know themselves, lots of shrugging shoulders, and pandemonium when a ferry comes in, this is not a criticism, just an observation which we thought very funny. We went in early May which I believe is much quieter than later, but still very busy.....those cruise ships 🤦♀️Marie, Melbourne, Australia
ReplyDeleteMay should be quieter!! Imagine what July must be like. In a heat wave, oh boy.
DeleteI'd love to visit Santorini, visit Akrotiri and try Santorini wines but that tourist melee was more than enough to ensure I never did. Maybe one winter.....
ReplyDeleteAll our visitors go there and seem to love it. I'm quite happy to look at the postcards!
DeleteI’d love to come to Poros and see the stunning sunsets.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the food , drink the wine, and do some retail therapy.
I’ll put it on the wish list
Your personal guide awaits!
DeleteI have never understood this sunset business on Santorini. As you say, sunsets are often wonderful everywhere on Greek islands. Yes, life on Poros sounds a lot better!
ReplyDeleteIt's a much nicer experience watching the full moon over the sea from a waterfront taverna with a glass of chilled retsina
DeleteFamily time is important, tourist time here isn't too bad but when I lived in Northland it was diabolical in one particular town where the streets would literally get blocked.
ReplyDeleteYou have sold Poros to me over the years Linda.
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