Tag: Small Greek Islands

Psira: The unknown Greek island with the ancient settlement

Psira is a hidden gem among the Greek islands, with a rich and fascinating history that few people know about. This small and uninhabited island, located near Crete, was once home to an ancient settlement that left behind remarkable traces of its past. From the air, one can admire the stunning beauty of Psira’s rocky landscape and turquoise waters, as well as the intriguing ruins of its former inhabitants. Psira is a place that invites curiosity and wonder and reveals a different side of Greece’s island culture. Karpathos: the island ...

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Lychadonisia: These are the Seychelles of Euboea

Exotic beaches, blue waters and golden sand can be found in Greece and you certainly don't have to travel abroad to find such places. Even within walking distance from Athens, there are places you probably can't even imagine. Like Lychadonisia, in Euboea the so-called Seychelles of Euboea. Legend has it that Hercules' wife, Deianira, thought that he was cheating her. So she sent him a poisoned tunic via Lychas. The moment Hercules put on the tunic and began to suffer from, he grabbed the servant and hurled him towards the ...

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