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kosta_karapinotis

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Mykonos is one of those Greek islands that just can't escape its reputation of being expensive. I love this video because it gives you an honest look at how expensive the island can actually be. As always, take it with a grain of salt because you can truly make anything affordable in Greece by being smart and planning ahead.

 

Hash

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Mykonos is one of those Greek islands that just can't escape its reputation of being expensive. I love this video because it gives you an honest look at how expensive the island can actually be. As always, take it with a grain of salt because you can truly make anything affordable in Greece by being smart and planning ahead.

Excellent video Costa, terrific content coverage.... great blog! Grekotel in Psarou is one of the best hotels and extremely professionally managed..... They got lucky with €300 bill @ Nammos 😂😂😂The Taxis are the most Extortionately expensive...and no one has the power to challenge them!... I will add more later on... Thanks for your post!... Fillya
 
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blopez34

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Excellent video Costa, terrific content coverage.... great blog! Grekotel in Psarou is one of the best hotels and extremely professionally managed..... They got lucky with €300 bill @ Nammos 😂😂😂The Taxis are the most Extortionately expensive...and no one has the power to challenge them!... I will add more later on... Thanks for your post!... Fillya
Wow, I always thought that I could barter in Greece, especially with the taxi drivers
 
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Wow, I always thought that I could barter in Greece, especially with the taxi drivers
Really?.... not in Mykonos.... here is a true story..a few years ago we arrived at Mykonos Airport with 1 hour to spare before catching our Ferry to Syros from Tourlos...in comes a Taxi.... now remember I lived in Mykonos for many years and I knew all the Taxi Drivers and all the people I knew were busy to assist us..!😂😂....he wanted €75 for 5 Kms? journey.... says Palikari Afto iney Timmy mu....in comes another one...he wanted €65😂....he recognised me and said Edho isey?....we had just arrived after 4 flights..and were exhausted......so comes the third one... this time from my village Ano Mera... recognises me .... says...Filey...ya Sena....€25....😂😂.....so the YouTube video and the taxi services they have in a limousine is excellent and exceptionally good...and it is from Grekotel...this makes all the difference!.... Kalley Mera...all good fun.... remind me to tell you about our experience in a taxi from Thai border to Siam Reap for 3 hours on a muddy gravel road... first time I saw windscreen wipers working full speed without water spray..!!. felt like we were in car rally!!...and our backsides very sore for a few days!!.. 😂😂
 

k_tsoukalas

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From what I remember, Santorini can be expensive. I recall the taxi situation is not prime for bartering because the number of taxis is limited - the island won't allow a lot. Supply and demand I guess. It's fun there, though! This is a great video, by the way.
 

Mykonos And Santorini Experience Decline In Tourist Traffic!

Visitors Share Disappointing Reviews https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/06/...traffic-visitors-share-disappointing-reviews/
This is surprising and looking at another way not surprising!... long time coming... There are many negative reviews and justifiably so, influencers (not all them)are a force to reckon with these days with experienced traveller's disappointment.There is a fine line between out/over pricing and value for money!
International arrivals in April 2023
Country Total: +14.6%
Mykonos: -29%
Santorini: -6.4%
Rhodes: +31.2%
Thessaloniki: +26.8%
Athens: +17.4%
No mention of Crete!??
Mykonos – Santorini
Turnover: April-May -15 to -20%
l will obtain some facts later on!

Mykonos before the sunbeds.

When I arrived in Mykonou for the first time in 92 I think!.... there was no such thing as beach chairs!😂😂.. only a few old style deck chairs,all free......my friend Spiro rented a part of Kalo Livadi beach and we ended up providing free chairs and umbrellas and having beach parties every day with the beach bar more busier than the taverna😂😂...a total transformation from 94!!....and what we witness today!

Taking a quick boat ride in Mykonos

Does anyone know the best way to take a quick boat ride when in Mykonos? I usually just walk around the shore and find someone (they usually bring their boats to a spot) but the last time I did that, I didn't like the boat! So I want to plan things in advance this time around. I plan to go to Mykonos soon.

The last boat had a glass bottom, and it freaked me out - I don't want to do that again.

Also, I am interested in Scuba diving but I know that is a bit more complicated to arrange than a boat ride. I might have to wait until I get there?
Share and discuss your Mykonos photos, questions and experiences!

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