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The
beautiful, the romantic, the mysterious . .
. perched on the lip of a volcanic crater, reputed
to be the site of the lost city of Atlantis.
Santorini is today a stimulating and intoxicating
blend of excitement and culture, together with
stunning unforgettable views of the caldera.
An island you'll always remember.
Created
from a volcanic eruption in 1628 BC.
Santorini is one of the most unique locations
on earth.
You can create your own tempo of holiday
on Santorini but one thing for sure, you will
be spellbound by magnificent and unforgettable
views over the caldera.
Thira with its dramatic aura is the perfect
base for excursions to the volcano, excavations
of Akrotiri and Kamari beach.
The quieter and striking village of Oia
is famous for its stunning sunsets and makes an
ideal honeymoon destination.
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Barren
and bathed in strong sunshine, full of windmills
catching the breezes, Mykonos is famous for its
cosmopolitan lifestyle, and has something for everyone.
From the modern harbour you walk along white-washed
alleys to churches in the island style, past shops
selling local arts and crafts, small taverners,
cafes and discos.
The night life is vibrant and exciting as
it overflows the dazzling white lanes of the town.
By day the white sand beaches are full of
sun worshipers.
Be sure to cross to the sacred island of
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Steeped
in history,( the island was once a crusader
outpost) Rhodes has ancient bonds with Italy,
France and Turkey and the island's architecture
reflects their influences. The old city of Rhodes
is surrounded by medieval walls and the Palace
of Grand Master and the Streets of the Knights
should not be missed. Keep a day or two
free to visit the ancient fishing village of
Lindos with its magnificent Acropolis above
and tiny mountain villages. Make sure you take
time to explore the history of Rhodes with its
huge Marina. Where the Colossus of Rhodes
once stood is filled with yachts hoisting flags
from all over the world and the lively beaches
are just a few of the great attractions this
island has to offer, together with a climate
that is near perfect throughout the year.
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Crete
is the largest and most southerly of the Greek
islands, richly endowed by nature, an island
of contrast and an amalgam of civilization.
It is luxuriant and generous, diverse and multiform
with its tall mountains, deep and cool gorges,
mysterious caves, fertile valleys, picturesque
villages, lush vegetation, steep cliffs, serene
coves and gentle climate. There are lots to
see and do, including fabulous resorts, nature
walks, shopping and sightseeing. History lovers
will delight in the many ancient sites, including
Knossos, and the castles and forts dotted along
the north part of the island.
Hire
a car and make the most of your holiday.
One of the most important civilizations,
the Minoan, developed on Crete where the painters
and ceramists show us the limits the refinement
of art can reach.
This can be witnessed in Knossos, Phaistos,
Maila and Zakros.
The Venetian town of Chania with its
Old Harbour is one of Creteçs famous attractions.
Samaria Gorge, the longest gorge in Europe
renowned for its beauty offers trekking enthusiasts
an experience to remember.
The resort town of Agios Nikolaos is
well known for its sophisticated restaurants,
cafes and shops.
Allow time to savour the delights of
this jewel of the Greek Island!
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Naxos
Island is the largest and most fertile of the
Cyclades. Due to its important agricultural
production, it was one of the latest to be developed
for tourism. For that reason, it has kept its
authentic beauty which attracts more and more
visitors each year.
Naxos has a great variety of things to
offer to the visitor: it is an island with impressive
mountainous landscapes with many isolated traditional
villages, some of Europeçs most beautiful golden
sandy beaches, a charming capital with its Venetian
quarter, picturesque fishing villages, many
Byzantine churches, and ancient ruins. The imposing
gate - "Portara"-
rises splendidly above
the town, the last relic of the ancient 600B.C
marble temple dedicated to Apollo.
Car
hire is recommended here. The scenery in the
countryside outside Naxos town is very beautiful;
there are picturesque little villages scattered
high up in the mountains or down in the valleys,
with an abundant supply of water, lush vegetation,
Venetian towers, Byzantine monasteries and churches.
There are many deserted beaches just waiting
to be discovered. Sample the local wines in
a beach-front taverns on a lazy afternoon. Perhaps
you could take a day trip by ferry to Paros.
Sunset
is a sheer delight on this island; despite the
proximity of the noisy harbour and the crowded
Chor, there is a sense of tranquillity which
transports one back in time, creating a delightful
feeling of being far away from it all. In the
distance the island of Paros can be clearly
discerned on the horizon.
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Paros
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From
the busy little port town of Parikia to the pretty
fishing village of Naoussa, Paros presents a very
traditional picture of a Greek island - with sandy
beaches, white-washed houses with blue shutters,
a landscape dotted with tiny churches and cliff-tops
with stunning views. Instead of the usual barren
landscapes of the Cyclades, the first impression
of Paros is that of a Mediterranean-green island.
The oldest church of Greece is found in the capital
of Paros, Parikia. A well developed network of
bus routes entirely encompasses Paros and its
120 km of coastline.
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Samos
is a beautiful, green island with many places
to visit. Lying just over a kilometre from the
Turkish coast, this is an island with an interesting
history. It has played host to Antony and Cleopatra
as well as being home to Pythagoras. Samos provides
a wonderful spring-board into Turkey together
with great beaches and sunshine. It is a
fairly large island, and the people on the island
live off tourism and agriculture, mainly olives
and fruit. The local wine is well known and worth
a try. Most holidaymakers stay in Pythagoreon
(which was the ancient capital) or Kokkari. Both
places have many shops, restaurants and bars but
they have still not been over commercialised.
The latter is considered a very good spot for
surfing since it is situated at the windy north
coast. It is a very good idea to rent a vehicle
and explore the island on your own.
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Click
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of Greece
For tours around the Greek Islands please click
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