SSLaly Posted April 12, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hello!! I will be on a cruise that makes several stops in Greece. I am looking forward to Santorini. At first, we booked the cruise excursion, but after speaking with several people we have been told that we must go to Oia...that is just beautiful. Someone also suggested to rent a scooter and go around ... can someone please guide me and tell me what they have done, and what they suggest we do... we are all in out mid 30s. Thank you! Gladys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted April 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Since you asked, I will say that I would not do that...the road from FIra to Oia is narrow and winds...and two lanes, shared with buses, cars, etc. We took the public bus to Oia which worked out great...seem to remember lots of taxis around too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen G Posted April 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I wouldn't rent a scotter either. We have always rented a car. Renting a car is very easy and that way you can also visit some of the beautiful beaches. Since you are going in off season driving and parking the car will be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Docs 10&12 Posted April 15, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Do people still hold the same reservations about renting a 4wheeler/ATV? We have both driven them quite a bit up in the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy4235 Posted April 27, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 27, 2012 We have rented a scooter twice in Santorini to ride to Oia. It was great, our only issue was remembering to ride on the right, here (New Zealand) we drive on the left. The road was not busy at all and we enjoyed it so don't be afraid - you only live once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Docs 10&12 Posted April 27, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2012 We have rented a scooter twice in Santorini to ride to Oia. It was great, our only issue was remembering to ride on the right, here (New Zealand) we drive on the left. The road was not busy at all and we enjoyed it so don't be afraid - you only live once! Where do you park the scooters in Oia? Is it pretty obvious? Don't want to get ticketed or the plates taken off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy4235 Posted April 29, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 29, 2012 From memory there was a bit of a car park with lots of other scooters parked too so we just parked there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted April 29, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hello!! I will be on a cruise that makes several stops in Greece. I am looking forward to Santorini. At first, we booked the cruise excursion, but after speaking with several people we have been told that we must go to Oia...that is just beautiful. Someone also suggested to rent a scooter and go around ... can someone please guide me and tell me what they have done, and what they suggest we do... we are all in out mid 30s. Thank you! Gladys The way the Greeks drive on those narrow roads, riding a scooter may not be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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