Tag: Greek island

Halkidiki: Diaporos, the Greek island that it has warm waters all the year-round

In the hundreds of Greek islands that Greece has, what is certain is that you come across various images and events that surprise you, and many times they enchant you. Smaller or larger, they make up the coastline of our country and invite you to visit them not only in the summer but all year round. One of these islands that seems to be able to swim comfortably and in autumn is a small island in Halkidiki. Diaporos. It is a Greek island very well known for its beauty and ...

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Yes! A beach with gorge and waterfalls

It's a beach, but it's called... River ( Potami). It has unique beauty and features that you will not find on another sandy beach. What makes it so special? Definitely because of the gorge and the waterfalls that there are and give an extra touch of coolness and idyllic scenery. Potami beach is located in Samos, it is very popular and if you are on the island you should definitely visit it and enjoy your swimming in its cool waters. More generally Samos is ideal for alternative and beautiful holidays ...

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Kythnos: the labyrinth village

Kythnos is the Aegean island which is an easy solution for escaping from Athens due to its close proximity. Apart from its close proximity, however, it is also the island that will offer you many opportunities for beautiful moments, beautiful beaches, and good food. And so, because of his close proximity, you're probably going to spend a lot of weekends there. In these excursions, you will get to know the beautiful village that looks like a labyrinth. It's the Dryopida. It is one of the most beautiful settlements of the ...

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Anafi, the Gibraltar of the Aegean

The more we explore Greece, the more we discover the hidden secrets which we can find them in various corners of Greece. One of them is the so-called Gibraltar of the Aegean. It's in Anafi and from there you can watch something really shocking. The sun coming out of the sea. It is one of the most beautiful places on the Greek barren line which is in itself a unique travel experience. The view you will watch from this place of the Aegean Sea will be unforgettable for the rest ...

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Escape to Leros, a gem in the Dodecanese

The small islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese are real diamonds that make you think it is definitely worth making alternative choices on your holidays. Leros is one of those choices that will satisfy you. A dream island that, although small, offers you everything you want for a relaxing holiday in which you will miss nothing. The authentic little one of the Dodecanese is waiting for you to fill you with images, flavors, and aromas. Unique experiences Leros, the original of the Dodecanese They called it the island of ...

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Car-free Greek islands near Athens

Whether you want to be apart for a while from the car, the traffic, and the noise or if you want to reduce the costs on your trip, there are many solutions for escapes near Attica and even on an island. The islands near Attica are ideal for car-free excursions as they will make you completely escape from the everyday life of Athens. You take the boat or the dolphin and you are for a weekend on graphical beaches and settlements that you will definitely have a good time. The ...

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Kythnos island: Economic and unforgettable

Kythnos is the island where you will spend a good time and economically and it has another main advantage in its "quiver".. It is so close to Athens which makes the island an ideal destination for the weekend or for short vacations. In Kythnos you will enjoy walks and dives and you will have a great time. And you will need a low-budget that will make you extremely happy. Kythnos, the economic island for unforgettable holidays Kythnos is the island you will like from the first moment you will be ...

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Caldera: The seductive one in the Cyclades

Santorini is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. And of course, it's no coincidence that The Caldera area perhaps is the most famous and one of the main reasons why the Island is worldwide known. The Caldera is the trademark of the island and if you will be there, it would be hard not to be seduced while you are watching the sunset disappear into the sea. A really dreamy place, like it's out of a fairy tale And of course the Caldera is famous for its ...

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Apollo’s well-aimed arrow, they say, created this island

Each Greek island has its own unique and special history. Some of them are known for the myths and facts that refer to their creation. And I'm sure Anafi is one of them.. This is because it is considered to be the Greek island created by the arrow of Apollo. It is one of the most beautiful and untouched islands of the Cyclades which gives you a completely different experience compared to what you are used to and have lived so far. The Greek summer will be unforgettable there. What ...

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Karpathos: the island of 100 beaches

There are large and popular islands in Greece. And there are the islands you never thought that you want to visit, but eventually, when you will do it, you are going to enjoy amazing moments. And one of these islands is definitely Karpathos. The island of contrasts in which your vacation will be unique. Because Karpathos seems untouched by the tourist traffic and offers experiences different from the classic ones. It is not, of course, a coincidence that they call it the island of contrasts. Karpathos is the island with ...

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A female Olympus rises on this island

When you hear the word Olympus, surely your mind goes to the famous mountain of the gods and it makes perfect sense. But how about you know another version of Olympus, even female? And not only that, but this version to be on an island and indeed of the Aegean. We are talking about the village of Olympus, Exactly the village Olympus which is located in Karpathos. It is the jewel of the island that catches the eyes of visitors. The traditional Olympus on the island of Karpathos Olympus is, ...

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Holidays on the volcano island of Greece – And no, it’s not Santorini

The diversity of Greece allows you to go for a vacation in the most amazing places, every year. Especially in summer, you can find yourself, either on blue beaches with trees that reach to the sea, or enjoy lunar landscapes that are the result of various processes of the natural environment. You can even go for a vacation on a volcano island and this time we're not talking about Santorini. Nisyros is the rising volcano island that more and more people want to explore. Maybe you want to be one ...

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This is the beautiful exotic Bali of Greece

We have said many times that some parts of Greece can be easily compared to the most impressive exotic destinations. Strangely enough, they, in fact, have the same name. For example, did you know that Greece has its own beautiful and exotic Bali? Yet it exists and is located in Crete. And who wouldn't want to dive into an exotic Bali taking the plane from Athens and getting there in two hours tops? The exotic Bali of Greece in Rethymnon When we arrived in Rethymnon, we had gone there to ...

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A beach…like a meadow in the distinct Folegandros

Folegandros is the island chosen by those who prefer a relaxed and not so secular vacation. The island that will offer you generously clean beaches, beautiful landscapes and hospitality from the residents. If you choose it for your summer vacations you will be impressed by how much you can see on a not so popular Aegean island. The alternative Folegandros is waiting for you to discover it. And with it, Livadi Beach. A beach...like a meadow in Folegandros One of the beaches that stands out and makes Folegandros proud is ...

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Mylopotas: The petal-shaped beach with all the shades of blue

A great sandy beach with crystal clear, calm water. These two facts make up the picture on one of the most famous and favoured beaches of Ios island. Mylopotas certainly boasts of the unique and relaxing moments it offers to those who visit it. You can spend your whole day there without you noticing it... The petal-shaped beach Mylopotas Mylopotas beach is located in the southwest part of Ios island and at a distance of 3 km from the island's main town (Chora as it is usually called in most ...

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The Greek island with its impressive labyrinth-villages

Exploring Greece, we always discover new corners that deserve our attention. Some of them are better known and others less so. A destination in Greece that has been distinguished for its beauty and characteristics is Masticochoria in Chios. They also call them labyrinth-villages as they are essentially fortified as in castles, worth being studied as a fortification architecture technic, created by the re-occupation of Chios by the Genoese in the 14th century. Chios, the Greek island with the impressive labyrinth-villages Chios, then, is the Greek island that has villages that ...

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The Greek island that has elements from three continents

A separate category of islands in Greece is that of the border islands in any corner of the country they may be. One of these border islands that stands out for its beauty is Lemnos. They say it is the Greek island that has elements from three continents (Europe, Asia and Africa) and not unfairly. And the fact that there is a small desert on the island proves it. All you need to discover it is to be there for a few days in the summer and you'll be charmed. ...

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The only chapel in Greece that is without a roof

Large churches are awesome. Like churches built in the steepest of places. Or monasteries with a special history and architecture. All these comprise the image of Christianity in Greece from one end to the other. Among them, are the ones that stand out for their peculiarity. One of them is the only chapel in Greece without a roof. Lemnos is the island on which to find. Panagia Kakaviotissa, is the only church without a roof in Greece This picturesque, unique chapel is located on the top of a mountain in ...

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The Greek island that was once a pirate kingdom

The privileged position of Crete has always been a challenge for its occupation by many nations. Be it Phoenicians, Achaeans, Saracens, Arabs, Romans, Venetians and even pirates. One of the most famous pirate shelters in Greece is located at the northwest end of Crete. It is close to the lagoon of Ballos with its exotic waters. We are talking about the Greek pirate island of Imeri Gramvousa. The pirate kingdom. The pirate kingdom and its history Imeri Gramvousa is famous for its beautiful beach, but also for its imposing Venetian ...

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Sikinos: The small island of the Cyclades Islands that has a sunset as the one Santorini has

There are the large, famous and multi-photographed islands of the Cyclades Complex. And then there's the little one from the Cyclades Islands, the island of Sikinos. Which, although small, proves to you why vacation in a place like this, can be unforgettable. From its beautiful Chora and the few but hospitable residents to a sunset that resembles that of Santorini. With a small difference. Much fewer people. Sikinos, the little islands of the Cyclades Complex Pinned between the tourist complexes of Ios and Folegandros, the small but picturesque Sikinus condenses ...

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