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nadellii

Active member
I have someone traveling with me who can't take the faster ferry. She gets seasick so can only take the slow one. Also because of her seasickness, the ride needs to be 3 hours or less. We want to stay on the island for at least a few days.

So far, these are the islands we are considering. Did I miss anything?
  • Aegina
  • Hydra
  • Poros
 

Jolui

New member
I have experienced rough crossings with traditional ferries and very calm ones with highspeed catamarans. If your friend gets seasick it could happen as much in a 2 hour crossing on a traditional ferry.
It depends more on the sea than on the ferry.

That said Aegina is the nearest island.
And if you are looking for sandy beaches, don't bother going to Hydra, there are none.

Otherwise, since taking the ferry is a problem, why not fly to an island with an airport?
In the cyclades, apart from Santorini and Mykonos there are Paros, Naxos, Milos & Syros
 

nadellii

Active member
Some great advice here! So true that it depends on the conditions. I guess I will just tell her about all the options and see what she decides she wants to do.
 

k_tsoukalas

Moderator
I have head great things about visiting Aegina in particular but I haven't done it.

Saint Nectarios of Aegina is buried there and I heard that it is worth visiting the relics. Als, the island is beautiful, as well, and that there are some gorgeous beaches!
 

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