In reply to Stairclimber:
We stayed on Kalymnos for four months in 2010/11 and three 1/2 months in 2011/12. Once the seasons really ends (mid to late November) the whole west coast coast resorts become deserted - with virtually no restaurants or supermarkets open.
The weather was mixed - generally way better than the UK but quite unsettled with some cold spells and a fair amount of rain. Loads of details on my blog;
http://chriscraggs.blogspot.fr/2010/12/taste-of-north.html
We managed to get a car and an apartment for roughly 50% of the going rate.
You will probably need to travel via Athens,
Chris
PS we loved it but like peace and quiet more then most!
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