We’re returning to Crete in September & considering spending a couple of nights on tiny Gavdos Island, off the southwest coast. I’d appreciate thoughts or suggestions from anyone who’s ever been there. Thanks.
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Gothenburg, Scandinavia
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As I have only been there in my dreams as of yet, several times, after having read about it, the one thing I know at present is that Gavdos seems a remote destination. Just the name... Gavdos...
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OP
Centennial, CO, US
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It is remote — a 2 to 4 hour ferry ride — but from Hora Sfakion and Sougia it just looks so tempting. I’m hoping for some first-hand accounts before I commit.
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France Southwest
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I have never been there, I know friends who went there (twice) in the 2010s
It is indeed a place lost in the middle of nowhere with a bit of a hippie / backpacker atmosphere where you can camp on the beach, do nudism and where electricity is not available permanently (in the places that have it).
The few accommodations are very basic.
The second time they had to spend 2 extra days on Gavdos, there was no ferry because of the wind.
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OP
Centennial, CO, US
2207 posts
Well, JoLui, you make it seem a little less tempting. We don’t need luxury, but we do like electricity. And at 79 & 81, we’re a bit past the nude hippie camping on the beach thing.
I read that there are sometimes day trip ferries from Hora Sfakion— that may be a better alternative. Thanks for the response.
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France Southwest
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Charlene, I understand. It wouldn't have bothered me when I was 18 but now I'm also past the age of acting like I'm a teenager.
I looked on Google reviews, electricity is apparently still random, but I think it has improved a lot in recent years, maybe it's worth a try.