The Fish 10779 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well the architecture is similar, yes. Same applies to all the Cyclades though really. Santorini is canny different to Mykonos apart from that though. Even in terms of appearance. The former is built on the spectacular remains of a ancient volcano. The caldera edge faces west so you get amazing sunsets all along it and all the settlements on the west side of the island look over steep cliffs which isn't the case with Mykonos. You also said they were basically the same (without alluding specifically to the appearance) which is also incorrect given Mykonos is world famous for its party scene whereas Santorini is a much more laid back, couples and families type of place. but apart from all that, they're identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34912 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 but apart from all that, they're identical. One's balmier than the other as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kid Dynamite 7009 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well the architecture is similar, yes. Same applies to all the Cyclades though really. Santorini is canny different to Mykonos apart from that though. Even in terms of appearance. The former is built on the spectacular remains of a ancient volcano. The caldera edge faces west so you get amazing sunsets all along it and all the settlements on the west side of the island look over steep cliffs which isn't the case with Mykonos. You also said they were basically the same (without alluding specifically to the appearance) which is also incorrect given Mykonos is world famous for its party scene whereas Santorini is a much more laid back, couples and families type of place. The pictures were in response to your comment that they don't look alike. Mykonos is only a party Island in the summer, out of season it's all old folks and couples. We can disagree, it's allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34912 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Mykonos is only a party Island in the summer :lol: No shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Is it safe to go to Greece?...These apartments look really cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Course it bloody is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Is it safe to go to Greece?...These apartments look really cheap. Some of my family are in Lindos and apparently nothing has changed for anyone there, even taking card payments. The smaller islands won't feel the repercussions till at least the winter months due to the shear amount of tourism in the summer. So it is still very much party time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 yCourse it bloody is. Mrs is German remember....I don't want her torn limb from limb....Err...Yeah, yeah maybe it will be fine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44495 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 as long as she can resist goose stepping down the main street, you should be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42129 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Or demanding her change from waiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42129 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Booked a converted barn in Normandy for 10 nights at the end of August. I intend to be sweating calvados by day 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 'Don't mention the 5-year neo-liberal macroeconomic experiment' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I definitely won't take her to a rough bar and start screaming..'She's German! She's German! No I really won't do that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3859 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I definitely won't take her to a rough bar and start screaming..'She's German! She's German! No I really won't do that... Tell her to pretend to be Swiss, you know like American's pretend they're Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17124 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 The current Mrs PL changed job 3 weeks ago which put paid to our planned 2 week early July shenanigans. We hadn't booked anything but we were looking forward to a cheapish pre school holiday 10 day piss up somewhere semi classy, Amalfi Coast was looking favourite. Her new employers have turned round and (generously?) said she can have the last week in July off paid so we've spent the last week looking at what we can get....best value flying locally we could find was a week in Alicante....anybody been lately?...it actually looks ok, or better than what I imagined it would be i.e. full English available in every other shop doorway, in betweenall the straw donkey peddlars etc etc...it appears to be quite cultural, with quite a few museums and a fairly lively old town etc etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Go to the South where all the Moorish architecture is and the food is quite different. Castles and shit everywhere... Actually it's where I should be going not fucking Greece. Edited July 7, 2015 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17124 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 We've booked Alicante now, it was the cheapest and we just want to chill for a week. We almost went to Granada and Cordoba last December for a winter break to see the Alhambra and all that stuff. Tbf Alicante has got a Moorish castle and the Cathedral used to be a mosque so its not without its historical stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 We've booked Alicante now, it was the cheapest and we just want to chill for a week. We almost went to Granada and Cordoba last December for a winter break to see the Alhambra and all that stuff. Tbf Alicante has got a Moorish castle and the Cathedral used to be a mosque so its not without its historical stuff Nice one. Make a rule not to booze till after 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17124 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Nice one. Make a rule not to booze till after 12. My plan is to sleep late and go for huge tapas and Rioja lunches then a long siesta before hitting the bars in the old town about 11pmish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15432 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 We went to Alicante for 4-5 days a few years back and it's not bad at all. Attractive old town, decent food, a bit of cultural stuff there if you want it, a good-sized beach with sunbed/chair hire, plenty of shopping over in the "real" city centre including a big branch of El Corte Inglés, plus a healthy slice of tourist bars/Sky TV/karaoke grot if you do want to dip your toes into that after all. Just don't be concerned by the folks you see on the plane and at the airport - they're probably going to Benidorm...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34912 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Mrs is German remember....I don't want her torn limb from limb....Err...Yeah, yeah maybe it will be fine.... Pretend she's Austrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34912 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 We've booked Alicante now, it was the cheapest and we just want to chill for a week. We almost went to Granada and Cordoba last December for a winter break to see the Alhambra and all that stuff. Tbf Alicante has got a Moorish castle and the Cathedral used to be a mosque so its not without its historical stuff Would love to go to Cordoba but Granada is well worth the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Pretend she's Austrian She is half Austrian as it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Don't think you would meet any animosity whatsoever being German on holiday in Greece. One of the managers from the German team was there earlier this year, not a problem. Greek people are lovely and as a tourist you are going to be meeting people who depend on tourism for their livelihood and everyone of them is going to be delighted to see you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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