Amorgos belongs to the island complex of Cyclades and it is its eastern island. The shape of Amorgos is long and narrow, and it slightly resembles a bird.
Amorgos became famous thanks to the movie Deep Blue (Le Grand Bleu) of the French director Luc Besson, and as a result the island attracts a lot of French tourists, even nowadays. Scenes were shot in various locations of Amorgos, but mainly in the area of Agia Anna.
Amorgos is a romantic destination mainly suited for quiet and relaxation, without meaning that there is no night-life on the island. Amorgos is an especially mountainous island with amazing routes, although this ma be a bit tiresome, especially combined with the great length of Amorgos. You will get the chance to know beautiful scenic little villages, like Tholaria, Lagkada and Potamos which offer great hospitality and unique traditional flavors.
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Monday, June 23, 2014
Corfu - Ionian
Corfu belongs to Eptanisa and it is the northern of the large islands of the Ionian Sea. Its shape is long and resembles a scythe. It is a big island, as it is the second largest in the Ionian Sea and the seventh largest in Greece.
Corfu is a popular tourist destination as it has many tourist resorts with dozens of heavenly beaches. There is no way you will manage to visit all the beaches of Corfu, regardless of the number of days you stay on the island. Furthermore, Corfu is only one hour away from the Greek mainland through the port of Igoumenitsa, with an even easier access from north Greece thanks to the new Egnatia highway.
The town of Corfu is scenic and it hosts many attractions, like Pontikonisi, Liston, Spianada (the largest plaza in the Balkans), old churches, impressive mansions, fortresses, various museums, and much more.
Corfu is different from most Greek islands due to its land, which is flat at the most part. It has a lot of vegetation, especially at the north side, while the is a developed road network covering the entire island.
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Corfu is a popular tourist destination as it has many tourist resorts with dozens of heavenly beaches. There is no way you will manage to visit all the beaches of Corfu, regardless of the number of days you stay on the island. Furthermore, Corfu is only one hour away from the Greek mainland through the port of Igoumenitsa, with an even easier access from north Greece thanks to the new Egnatia highway.
The town of Corfu is scenic and it hosts many attractions, like Pontikonisi, Liston, Spianada (the largest plaza in the Balkans), old churches, impressive mansions, fortresses, various museums, and much more.
Corfu is different from most Greek islands due to its land, which is flat at the most part. It has a lot of vegetation, especially at the north side, while the is a developed road network covering the entire island.
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Heraklion - Crete
Heraklion is one of the four prefectures of Crete and it is located between Rethymnon and Lasithi (eastern Crete).
The capital of Heraklion prefecture is the homonymous Heraklion town. Heraklion is not picturesque town but has some strong points and attractions. The powerful Venetian walls of Candia (16th century) are impressive with the major portals that define the old city. At the entrance of the harbor lies the Castle Koules which is open to the public, hosting various exhibitions and performances.
The main feature of Heraklion are the countless attractions and the amazing beaches. The distances on Crete are huge, but by driving you can get to other places on the island. It is a good idea to stay many days, in order to see as much of Crete as you can, although it is impossible to manage to see all of it.
Crete on the whole is an island where you can find whatever you are looking for. There are quiet areas for accommodation and deserted beaches for those who want a peaceful vacation, while there are also cosmopolitan beaches with bustling tourist resorts for intense holidays.
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The capital of Heraklion prefecture is the homonymous Heraklion town. Heraklion is not picturesque town but has some strong points and attractions. The powerful Venetian walls of Candia (16th century) are impressive with the major portals that define the old city. At the entrance of the harbor lies the Castle Koules which is open to the public, hosting various exhibitions and performances.
The main feature of Heraklion are the countless attractions and the amazing beaches. The distances on Crete are huge, but by driving you can get to other places on the island. It is a good idea to stay many days, in order to see as much of Crete as you can, although it is impossible to manage to see all of it.
Crete on the whole is an island where you can find whatever you are looking for. There are quiet areas for accommodation and deserted beaches for those who want a peaceful vacation, while there are also cosmopolitan beaches with bustling tourist resorts for intense holidays.
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Folegandros - Cyclades
Folegandros is part of the Cyclades island complex and it is one the smallest islands you will ever visit. This means that there are not many things to do and many places to visit, but on the plus sign you will not get tired with distances (10 kilometers is the maximum route on Folegandros). Although it is becoming more and more popular with tourists, the traditional style of Folegandros has been preserved by the locals (no modern buildings, plastic chairs, etc).
The thing that is most special about Folegandros is its main settlement (Chora), due to its incredible beauty and traditional character. The atmospheric alleys, the freshly painted traditional houses and the full of flowers plazas make Folegandros one of the most graphic islands in Greece. The town itself is built on the edge of a 200+ meter high cliff, giving it a great view.
Folegandros has almost no vegetation. It is like a huge and steep rocky mountain coming out of the sea. It is a wild but beautiful landscape, truly breathtaking. That is why it is sometimes referred to as the "iron island".
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The thing that is most special about Folegandros is its main settlement (Chora), due to its incredible beauty and traditional character. The atmospheric alleys, the freshly painted traditional houses and the full of flowers plazas make Folegandros one of the most graphic islands in Greece. The town itself is built on the edge of a 200+ meter high cliff, giving it a great view.
Folegandros has almost no vegetation. It is like a huge and steep rocky mountain coming out of the sea. It is a wild but beautiful landscape, truly breathtaking. That is why it is sometimes referred to as the "iron island".
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Ithaca - Ionian
Ithaca is the smallest of the Greek islands of the Ionian Sea, except from Paxoi island, located south of Lefkada and right next to the north part of eastern Kefalonia. Ithaca has a long and narrow shape, while the north part and the south part of Ithaca are connected by a thin strip of land.
Ithaca became famous from Homer, thanks to its resourceful child, Odysseus. For that reason it is known in the whole of Greece as the island of Odysseus. Although there are some doubts, it is commonly accepted that today's Ithaca is actually Homer's Ithaca.
Ithaca is a quiet island filled with green, suitable for tranquility and relaxing time, without being deprived of the nightlife which you will find in Vathy, the capital of Ithaca, and in beautiful Kioni. You will also find several picturesque mountainous villages where tradition and tranquility rule.
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Ithaca became famous from Homer, thanks to its resourceful child, Odysseus. For that reason it is known in the whole of Greece as the island of Odysseus. Although there are some doubts, it is commonly accepted that today's Ithaca is actually Homer's Ithaca.
Ithaca is a quiet island filled with green, suitable for tranquility and relaxing time, without being deprived of the nightlife which you will find in Vathy, the capital of Ithaca, and in beautiful Kioni. You will also find several picturesque mountainous villages where tradition and tranquility rule.
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Kefalonia - Ionian
Kefalonia is the largest island of the Ionian, located north of Zante and south of Lefkada island.
Kefalonia is the island of contrast with places and beaches for every taste. There are beaches with pebble, with sand, even with red sand, with green, mountain, etc.
Kefalonia is also the island of mystery, as some of its weird geological phenomena have yet to be explained. There is Kounopetra which was moving on its own until recently, the Katavothres of Argostoli where the sea water disappears, the miracle of Pastra with the dead lilies that bloom again and the snakes of Panagia that appear every year on August 15th are some of the bizarre things that are happening on the island.
Kefalonia is an island filled with green, except perhaps its south-west part, the south part of Paliki area, where there are less trees. At the south side of Kefalonia you can see from a distance Ainos mountain, the so called black mountain. The upper part of the mountain is black due to the presence of a rare type of fir tree which is endogenous in Kefalonia. If you are lucky you may even see wild horses running around on Ainos mountain, from a rare breed of Pindos.
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Kefalonia is the island of contrast with places and beaches for every taste. There are beaches with pebble, with sand, even with red sand, with green, mountain, etc.
Kefalonia is also the island of mystery, as some of its weird geological phenomena have yet to be explained. There is Kounopetra which was moving on its own until recently, the Katavothres of Argostoli where the sea water disappears, the miracle of Pastra with the dead lilies that bloom again and the snakes of Panagia that appear every year on August 15th are some of the bizarre things that are happening on the island.
Kefalonia is an island filled with green, except perhaps its south-west part, the south part of Paliki area, where there are less trees. At the south side of Kefalonia you can see from a distance Ainos mountain, the so called black mountain. The upper part of the mountain is black due to the presence of a rare type of fir tree which is endogenous in Kefalonia. If you are lucky you may even see wild horses running around on Ainos mountain, from a rare breed of Pindos.
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Kos - Dodecanese
Kos is located in south Aegean and it is the third largest island of Dodecanese, after Rhodes and Karpathos. It is a fertile island with a lot of vegetation.
One of the main characteristics of Kos, is that it has a great number of important archaeological sites and monuments. In fact, the entire island of Kos could very well be described as a huge archaeological site.
During the summer, with a bit of luck, you will get to witness some of the most impressive cultural activities, like theatrical performances of ancient drama, recitation of the oath of Hippocrates, concerts with classical music and many more.
Kos also has to offer a very vivid night-life with many bars and night clubs gathered mostly in the town of Kos. It is the main reason it attracts a great number of mostly young tourists.
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One of the main characteristics of Kos, is that it has a great number of important archaeological sites and monuments. In fact, the entire island of Kos could very well be described as a huge archaeological site.
During the summer, with a bit of luck, you will get to witness some of the most impressive cultural activities, like theatrical performances of ancient drama, recitation of the oath of Hippocrates, concerts with classical music and many more.
Kos also has to offer a very vivid night-life with many bars and night clubs gathered mostly in the town of Kos. It is the main reason it attracts a great number of mostly young tourists.
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Lefkada - Ionian
Lefkada has been called the island of the mainland, as there is a bridge connecting it with the Greek mainland, giving it the privileged of road access.
Contrary to other islands of the Ionian sea like Corfu and Zante, the town of Lefkada does not have the strong Venetian influence in its architecture, and it has preserved, in some degree, its traditional style with the narrow stone-paved alleys and the characteristic camares.
The main advantage of Lefkada is its incredible beaches with the white sand and the turquoise waters, which attract tourists from all over the world. Lefkada also happens to be the paradise of watersports, like windsurf, kitesurf, parapente, paragliding, sailing and diving, but other non-water sports as well, like parashooting and horse ridding.
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Contrary to other islands of the Ionian sea like Corfu and Zante, the town of Lefkada does not have the strong Venetian influence in its architecture, and it has preserved, in some degree, its traditional style with the narrow stone-paved alleys and the characteristic camares.
The main advantage of Lefkada is its incredible beaches with the white sand and the turquoise waters, which attract tourists from all over the world. Lefkada also happens to be the paradise of watersports, like windsurf, kitesurf, parapente, paragliding, sailing and diving, but other non-water sports as well, like parashooting and horse ridding.
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Mykonos - Cyclades
Mykonos is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the entire world, and for good reason.
Mykonos attracts tourists due to its incredible beaches and vivid life-style. Mykonos is definitely not the ideal destination for quiet vacations, although it is possible to find some privacy if you come at the right period and place. Mykonos is also ideal for water-sport fans. You can do diving, water skiing, wind surfing, etc.
Mykonos is an infertile island with little vegetation. It is also called the island of the winds, due to the winds that blow most of the time.
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Mykonos attracts tourists due to its incredible beaches and vivid life-style. Mykonos is definitely not the ideal destination for quiet vacations, although it is possible to find some privacy if you come at the right period and place. Mykonos is also ideal for water-sport fans. You can do diving, water skiing, wind surfing, etc.
Mykonos is an infertile island with little vegetation. It is also called the island of the winds, due to the winds that blow most of the time.
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Naxos - Cyclades
Naxos is the largest island of Cyclades and the tenth largest island of Greece. It is one of the Greek islands with the best sandy beaches.
Naxos is one of the islands that is often referred to in the Ancient Greek Mythology, as it was the birthplace of god Dionysos.
Compared to most of the other islands in Cyclades, Naxos is a green island, with running water and many trees. The tourism hot-spots are specific and the size of Naxos is big, as a result there are many places that have not preserved their original life-style and traditions.
There are also many impressive old churches on Naxos dated in the Byzantine and Medieval periods.
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Naxos is one of the islands that is often referred to in the Ancient Greek Mythology, as it was the birthplace of god Dionysos.
Compared to most of the other islands in Cyclades, Naxos is a green island, with running water and many trees. The tourism hot-spots are specific and the size of Naxos is big, as a result there are many places that have not preserved their original life-style and traditions.
There are also many impressive old churches on Naxos dated in the Byzantine and Medieval periods.
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Paros - Cyclades
Paros is part of Cyclades and it is almost at the center of the island complex, a bit west of Naxos. Paros is a relatively large island, as it is the third largest in Cyclades after Naxos and Andros.
The capital of Paros is Parikia which strangely is not called Chora like it happens in most Greek islands. The last few years the settlement of Naousa has had a lot of tourist development, threatening to overthrow Parikia, being built around a scenic harbor.
Paros is a vivid island favored by young people due to the watersports (windsurfing world championships are held every year on Paros) and the vibrant nightlife. Paros is also suitable for quiet family vacations as it is not a small island, thus having several peaceful villages and beaches for those who want to avoid the crowds.
Paros is known from the ancient times thanks to the famous Parian marble, the so-called lyhniti, a white type of marble of excellent quality (it has a transparency of 3,5 mm) from which many masterpieces of the Ancient Greece have been made, like the Hermes of Praxiteles and the Venus de Milo.
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The capital of Paros is Parikia which strangely is not called Chora like it happens in most Greek islands. The last few years the settlement of Naousa has had a lot of tourist development, threatening to overthrow Parikia, being built around a scenic harbor.
Paros is a vivid island favored by young people due to the watersports (windsurfing world championships are held every year on Paros) and the vibrant nightlife. Paros is also suitable for quiet family vacations as it is not a small island, thus having several peaceful villages and beaches for those who want to avoid the crowds.
Paros is known from the ancient times thanks to the famous Parian marble, the so-called lyhniti, a white type of marble of excellent quality (it has a transparency of 3,5 mm) from which many masterpieces of the Ancient Greece have been made, like the Hermes of Praxiteles and the Venus de Milo.
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Rhodes - Dodecanese
Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese and the forth of Greece, following Crete, Evia and Lesvos. Rhodes if located at the southeast edge of the Dodecanese and it is also the administrative center of the island complex.
Rhodes is one of the most popular destination in Greece and this is why it is stormed every summer by thousands of tourists. Rhodes is famous for its nightlife, a fact that attracts a lot of young people. The infamous Faliraki is where thousands of young Europeans come to blow off steam, but fortunately the size of the island also allows for quiet vacations.
Rhodes is known for its great natural beauty and its many large sandy beaches. Because it has an airport, it is a passing point for many neighboring islands of the Dodecanese, like Symi, Halki and Kastelorizo.
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Rhodes is one of the most popular destination in Greece and this is why it is stormed every summer by thousands of tourists. Rhodes is famous for its nightlife, a fact that attracts a lot of young people. The infamous Faliraki is where thousands of young Europeans come to blow off steam, but fortunately the size of the island also allows for quiet vacations.
Rhodes is known for its great natural beauty and its many large sandy beaches. Because it has an airport, it is a passing point for many neighboring islands of the Dodecanese, like Symi, Halki and Kastelorizo.
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Santorini - Cyclades
Santorini belongs to Cyclades and it is one of the southern islands of the complex. It is shaped like a cresent and along with four other volcanic islands, Thirasia, Aspronisi, Palia Kameni and Nea Kameni they form the so-called Volcano of Santorini complex. With Thirasia and Aspronisi they form a ring surrounding the caldera and the tow other islands.
Santorini is a unique island born by volcanic activity, as it is the remain of an old volcano, from whose eruption the central part sunk into the sea forming a sea basin, the so-called caldera. As a result of this Santorini is a completely dry island with no vegetation, but thanks to its volcanic soil it produces vegetables (cherry tomatoes of Santorini, fava beans, etc) of unique flavor.
Santorini is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the entire world, mainly because of its incredible view of the caldera, and one of the most romantic destinations ever. It has repeatedly been awarded by international media and magazines as the best destination in the world and for good reason, as the spectacle visitors face is truly unique.
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Santorini is a unique island born by volcanic activity, as it is the remain of an old volcano, from whose eruption the central part sunk into the sea forming a sea basin, the so-called caldera. As a result of this Santorini is a completely dry island with no vegetation, but thanks to its volcanic soil it produces vegetables (cherry tomatoes of Santorini, fava beans, etc) of unique flavor.
Santorini is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the entire world, mainly because of its incredible view of the caldera, and one of the most romantic destinations ever. It has repeatedly been awarded by international media and magazines as the best destination in the world and for good reason, as the spectacle visitors face is truly unique.
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Sifnos - Cyclades
Sifnos is a typical island of Cyclades with little green, fantastic beaches and a beautiful Chora (Apollonia). It is also the birthplace of the famous Greek chef Nikos Tselementes and that is no wonder, as Sifnos has been called the island of gastronomy.
Sifnos is one of the smaller islands and there no more than a dozen beaches. This means that if you stay long enough, you will run out of places to see and beaches to go to. On the other hand, distances are short so you will not think twice about going somewhere.
Sifnos attracts refined tourism, so you will not see people going around with back-packs or young people drinking beers and being loud. It is a destination for rather classy people who are low-profile and want to have a relaxing vacation. However this does not mean that there is no nightlife and bars, but only at Apollonia.
It is quiet impressive that there is a total of 365 churches on such a small island. You will often get to see little white churches on top of mountains as you go around Sifnos.
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Sifnos is one of the smaller islands and there no more than a dozen beaches. This means that if you stay long enough, you will run out of places to see and beaches to go to. On the other hand, distances are short so you will not think twice about going somewhere.
Sifnos attracts refined tourism, so you will not see people going around with back-packs or young people drinking beers and being loud. It is a destination for rather classy people who are low-profile and want to have a relaxing vacation. However this does not mean that there is no nightlife and bars, but only at Apollonia.
It is quiet impressive that there is a total of 365 churches on such a small island. You will often get to see little white churches on top of mountains as you go around Sifnos.
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Skiathos - Sporades
Skiathos is the most famous of Sporades islands and could very well be the Greek island with the most vegetation, as 70% of its area is covered by trees.
Although Skiathos is a small island, it has approximately 60 beaches, one better than the other. Most of them follow a very similar pattern: Great white sand, clean water and a green surrounding of trees. The sand is glowing under the sun, as if it was mixed with gold-dust.
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Although Skiathos is a small island, it has approximately 60 beaches, one better than the other. Most of them follow a very similar pattern: Great white sand, clean water and a green surrounding of trees. The sand is glowing under the sun, as if it was mixed with gold-dust.
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Zante - Ionian
Zante or Zakinthos as it is called in Greece, is the third largest island of Eptanisa and it is found at the Ionian sea. Only the east part of Zante is utilized, as the west part is mostly covered by steep rocky mountains.
In most Greek islands the capital is a cute little picturesque settlement, but in the case of Zante this does not hold true. The town of Zante is like a miniature version of a large capital city, like Athens. In that sense, being there does not feel like being on a Greek island. However, what Zante lacks in beauty it makes up for thanks to its amazing beaches, which is the main reason it attracts so much tourism. Another reason tourists choose Zante for their vacations, is the fact that the giant sea turtle Caretta-Caretta, a beautiful reptile that faces extinction, can be found here, as it is one of the few places in the Mediterranean where the turtle comes to lay its eggs.
Although Zante is a relatively quiet island, there is intense night-life in specific parts, like Laganas. At night Laganas is like a mini version of Vegas, with night clubs and tourists - mostly British - partying all night long.
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In most Greek islands the capital is a cute little picturesque settlement, but in the case of Zante this does not hold true. The town of Zante is like a miniature version of a large capital city, like Athens. In that sense, being there does not feel like being on a Greek island. However, what Zante lacks in beauty it makes up for thanks to its amazing beaches, which is the main reason it attracts so much tourism. Another reason tourists choose Zante for their vacations, is the fact that the giant sea turtle Caretta-Caretta, a beautiful reptile that faces extinction, can be found here, as it is one of the few places in the Mediterranean where the turtle comes to lay its eggs.
Although Zante is a relatively quiet island, there is intense night-life in specific parts, like Laganas. At night Laganas is like a mini version of Vegas, with night clubs and tourists - mostly British - partying all night long.
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