Is it easy to island hop from Crete?

Enjoy Island-Hopping in the Cretan Sea Getting to and from Crete's many tiny islands can be a little challenging. The main ones have regular ferry services, but you may need to charter a boat for some of the smaller ones and, in some cases, paddle your own sea kayak there.



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Island hopping from Crete You can catch a ferry from Crete to other islands in Greece and explore the microcosm of the Aegean Islands. During the summer there are ferries from Crete to Santorini and Mykonos, with daily departures from Heraklion. You can also catch a ferry from Rethymno to popular Cycladic destinations.

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There are 5 ferry companies with a combined offering of 15 ferry routes connecting Heraklion to Santorini (Thira), Milos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Tinos, Syros, Anafi & Ios, Chania to Milos, Sitia to Santorini (Thira), Anafi & Milos, Rethymno to Santorini (Thira) & Agios Nikolaos to Santorini (Thira).

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Most people get around via car rental, which offers the freedom to do what you want and when you want. Public buses also connect travelers through and within all the major cities. There is no universal Crete travel card, but fares tend to be inexpensive within cities, while they cost more to travel between cities.

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One of the most common ways to start island-hopping is to take the fast ferry from Heraklion in Crete to Santorini - a journey of only 2 hours.

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The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.

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We traveled around exclusively by public bus in Crete. Although you'll find many other guides to Crete promoting day trips and tours, if you stick to the Western part of Crete with staying in the major cities, you'll manage perfectly well to get around by public bus between attractions.

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Discover Heraklion with Heraklion Open Tour, the first GREEK double-decker hop-on hop-off bus company! Enjoy the city of Heraklion of Crete with our yellow-blue open top buses with an extra day added value on the 24 hour ticket.

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Is island hopping in Greece expensive? It depends on the duration of your trip and how much you're willing to spend, but generally it will be around 140-150 Euros per day for accommodation, food, transportation, and various activities included.

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Most people get around via car rental, which offers the freedom to do what you want and when you want. Public buses also connect travelers through and within all the major cities.

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The primary location for Mamma Mia! is on the island of Skopelos, with some scenes shot also on the island of Skiathos. Both Skopelos and Skiathos are part of the Sporades islands. There is also a third location, the seaside village of Damouchari in Pelion, where Mamma Mia! was shot.

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It depends on what type of experience you're looking for. The east side of Crete offers more rugged and less crowded beaches, while the west is known for its cosmopolitan cities and picturesque villages. If you want to relax and enjoy peace and quiet, then the East is your best bet.

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The perfect Greek island hopping starting point for people is usually in Athens. It is typical to spend a few days, no more than 3, to see the Acropolis, shop, and eat traditional food.

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Day trips to Santorini from Crete, Naxos, Paros, and other Greek islands are usually not worth the time and effort. Staying on Santorini for several nights is awesome. Visiting for a few hours in the middle of the day (on a day trip) is busy – though still definitely worth it for many visitors.

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The Crete-Santorini ferry route is mainly operated by high-speed ferries lasting about 1 hr 50 min.

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