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 Stories, Travel gear
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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