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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 ...

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 ...

Most likely you have been on holiday to many islands in Greece either in the Aegean Sea or the Ionian Sea. I'm sure you've read and seen pictures of even more for the islands you haven't visited yet. And it's quite possible from time to time to hear about islands in Greece that you didn't even know of their existence. But how many islands does Greece have and how many of them do you know? Do you also know where Greece is listed in the world based on its coastline? ...

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 ...

Exploring the Aegean Sea you discover every time how beautiful Greece and its islands are. Amorgos is such an example. A dream island that fascinated you from the first moment you get there. Because it has it all and it offers a relaxing and easy-going holidays. It has a rare wild beauty, wonderful beaches, and rich cultural heritage in a unique combination that you do not easily find somewhere else. And that's why it has fanatical fans who choose to visit it again and again. One thing that captivates anyone ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Endless coastlines, turquoise waters and golden sand. This is only a few of what one will encounter on the Greek islands. And there are some islands that are even more impressive because they offer... simplicity. Like the Greek Aegean island with the 72 beaches without sunbeds. This island is Serifos which combines pristine nature, hospitality, carefreeness and beaches... clearer than diamonds. It has an abundance of beaches, traditional settlements, otherworldly landscapes and an authentic Cycladic aura. The Greek island with the the 72 beaches without sunbeds his year Serifos has ...

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 ...

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. ...

Like the names of the cities, so do the names of the Greek islands are not at all random. During antiquity times, there were periods of great geological turbulence and the naming of parts of land that was cut off or islands that changed form also served the need for recording these turbulences. Did you know, for example, that the island of Agistri was once called Kecryphaleia, and so the ancient world understood that it was a reef?" No name is random and there is a history behind the naming ...

If you look at it from above, it looks like an emerald tear touching the rocks. It is of no coincidence, after all, that it is called the "Tear of Venus". We are talking about the natural swimming pool Gkiola in Thassos that attracts the most demanding of swimmers and those who seek a poweful experience. The "Tear of Venus", an emerald in Thassos Gkiola is, by common admission, one of the most transparent lakes in the world, a special case of a lake since it is... at sea. It ...

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 ...

Greece has hundreds of villages on islands and in mainland. Some of them are smaller, some of them larger and many of them with some peculiarities. Features that make them stand out. One of them is located in the Cyclades Islands and specifically in Naxos island. Apiranthos is not only famous for its potatoes but also for something else. For its local dialect that refers to Crete. A village in the Cyclades with Cretan dialect Beautiful old two-storey houses and squares with traditional cafes, cobblestones of typical Cycladic architecture with ...

IfGreeceboasts of something then this is certainly its beaches. Either with sand or pebbles, smaller or larger, the Greek beaches are mostly small diamonds waiting to be discovered. The hinterland and the islands are full of treasures that in many cases stand out.One such beach is located on the Aegean Sea. What impresses you when you get there or when you see it from above, is that its trees touch the sea making the transition from green to blue impressive. The island with the green coast in the Aegean Sea ...

Astypalaia or Astropalia. However you call it, what's certain is that you mean this island of the Dodecanese that doesn't look like the others. You won't see it show up on the front pages, but if you visit it, it'll occupy one of the first places in your heart. It is one of those islands that everyone who has gone there, always remembers a tender or fascinating story. And probably one is the word that can perfectly describe this island. Atmosphere. This is why Greek travellers love the westernmost of ...

Discover the beautiful island and end up eating fish and ouzo while enjoying the Aegean Sea Milos received the best advertisment.. And don't let anyone say an island like this doesn't need advertising. The beautiful Milos, then, is among the ten most beautiful islands in the whole world. The list is CNN Travel and as we understand it, it was read a lot. The Greek island and the Cyclades are now in the spotlight. The list of the 10 best was chosen on the basis of uniqueness, character of the ...