Search Results for 'Cyclades'
Jul17
Published by Asya in Europe, Greece, Hotels, Romantic, Swimming

Located on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea, Residence Suites is an exclusive collection of individually decorated apartments full of luxury and comfort in a blend of traditional atmosphere. Situated in the heart of Oia Village, on the Island of Santorini, the suites is designed in contemporary Greek style that offers maximum peace and tranquility.
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Jul08
Published by Asya in Chillin, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Relaxing, Resorts, Romantic, Spa

With its traditional Cycladic architecture, amazing sunsets and a contrast in colors, Santorini Island is one of the most popular resorts in the world. Millions of visitors flock to this Greek island annually to experience Santorini’s extraordinary features. Provides all-inclusive services to ensure its guests a comfortable and enjoyable stay on Santorini Island, the Canaves Oia Hotel is considered among the finest luxury hotels on the island. Built on the side of a cliff and offers stunning view of the Caldera and of the Aegean Sea, the hotel is ideal for those seeking romantic or peaceful holidays.
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Apr20
Published by misha in Cities, Cultural, Europe, Greece, Hiking, History, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Travel Stories

Once upon a time a big earthquake close to Anafi island damaged a big part of this island in the Cyclades. Its inhabitants were forced to leave their place behind and move to Athens as everything was demolished. So when they moved to the big city they found a place under the Acropolis and started creating a neighborhood using the architecture from their island .. So even nowadays, after all these years, if you visit this place it feels like you are not in Athens but on a Greek island.
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Apr14
Published by misha in Chillin, Eating, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Sailing, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories

Located at Imerovigli on the northwest coast of the Cyclades island of Santorini, Greece, Grace Santorini is earning a reputation among Santorini’s luxury boutique hotels as THE place to dine. The property has been designed to integrate sympathetically with its unique geography. The hotel is included in the 2011 Tatler Travel Guide among the 101 Best Hotels in the World.
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Mar20
Published by iv in Europe, Fitness&Gym, Greece, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Spa, Swimming, Walking

Princess of Mykonos is the one of the most fascinating Hotel in Cyclades Islands, Greece. At the beach of “Agios Stefanos” is open one of the most resplendent Mykonos Hotels. Improved on one of the nicest locations of the island with incomparable sight that will enthrall you.
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Aug31
Published by misha in Adventure, Europe, Greece, History, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Walking

The most easterly of the Cyclades, Amorgos is rugged and mountainous, often battered by wine and wave. It is hospitable and unspoilt – visitors come for excellent walking and relaxed, uncommercialized atmosphere, or to see the location of Luc Besson’s film The Big Blue. The south coast is sheer, steep and unpopulated but for one monastery built into the cliffs. The north coast is sheltered by the mountains and has two harbours and a scattering of hill villages. Photo by: korax67
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Feb20
Published by Asya in Arts, Cultural, Eating, Europe, Greece, Museums, Praying, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
Tinos is one of the biggest
Greek islands of the
Cyclades. It is the third Cycladic Island in size and it is 195 square kilometers. The perimeter of its coast line is 114 kilometers and it is located south-eastern of Andros and north- western of Myconos.
Tinos is basically an island with religious and worshipping tourists.
Four major festival days are: January 30- the anniversary of the finding of the icon; March 25- the Annunciation of Mary; July 23- the anniversary of the vision of the nun Pelagia and August 15- the Assumption of Mary. The finding of the icon, the erection of the temple, the improvement of the transportation had a great impact to the social and economic evolution of the island.
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Jan11
Published by nerdeff in Adventure, Chillin, Europe, Romantic, Travel Stories

Which of the Greek islands athenians want to keep only for themselves, to chill without to be pushed be thousands of tourists. Where do the swedish people go? Which is german answer of Martas Vineyard – On which island are chilling stars, famous people and presidents. The answer is hidden in some of the
Secret Islands of Europe.
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Oct06
Published by vanhal in Europe, Greece, History, Museums, Praying, Romantic, Sightseeings, Travel gear, Travel Stories

The lands of the great gods of Greece and Rome come to life on this unique eight-day cruise across the beautiful Aegean Sea. Throughout this exciting journey, experience the rich history and culture of ancient Greece and Turkey and the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman empires while cruising aboard the m.s. Le Diamant This superb vessel is one of the finest cruisers in Europe and offers well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, as well as excellent service and gourmet cuisine.
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