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Samos, one of Aegean most green islands, is located near to Minor Asia Coasts. Forests of pines and oil trees, picturesque settlements, immense beaches, combined with the colour of tiles and sea, form islands magical picture. Birthplace of Aristarhos and Pythagoras, Samos, the island of godess Ira, has a history that begins in antiquity.
The capital of the island, coastal Samos, is united with neighboring Vathy, built amphitheatrically on the green sides of the hills, invites its visitors to walk its stone paths and explore its traditional architecture. |
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Plenty of water, forests, medieval buildings and archaeological sites produce the mosaic of Samothraki.
From its mountain Fengari (which means Moon, in Greek), Posidon was said to have watched the fall of Troy. Here, was also discovered the famous statue of Nike. |
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Andros is the place for peaceful vacations. It is the second biggest island of Cyclades, next to Naxos. It extends in 380 sq.km and its population reaches almost 10,000 people. It is close to Tinos and Evia - approximately 7 naval miles.
It combines numerous beaches with mountainous villages. Moreover what is strange about Andros is the number of rivers that run it through. This is not common for an island of its size. Finally its exceptional climate, and the extraordinary beauties fascinate the visitor. |
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Golden beaches, blue sea, wild rocks, magnificent caves, catacombs of Early Christian period and the classic cycladic architecture are the main characteristics of this beautiful Aegean island.
The capital of Milos is Plaka village. It is built in a hill situated in the entry of the Big Gulf. Under Enetiko, its Castle, are unfolded white houses, small churches and graphic roads. In Plaka you 'll visit the Archeological Museum of Milos, as well as the Metropolis Church and the Temple of Virgin Mary Korfiatissa. Don't hesitate to go up to the Castle to enjoy the amazing sunset. |
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When Icarus, not following the advices of his father Daedalus, fell in its waters, Ikaria (Nikaria for the locals) got its name. In that corner of Northeastern Aegean, the green hills that surround the picturesque villages, embrace the deep blue waters and welcomes each visitor. Capital of the island and main harbour is Ayios Kirikos, at the east side. The town is built amphitheatrically, while among its traditional houses one can distinguish new-classic buildings, such as the police station and the port authority building. Visit Metropolis and Ayios Andreas Churches, as well as the Temple of Ayios Dimitrios with the trapdoor, existing under of it. |
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The Big Blue. If a phrase can describe best the marvelous beauty of Amorgos (Αμοργός), it is not other than the title of the Luc Besson's movie that was filmed here in the beginning of the 80's decade.Strong winds, white villages and the colour of the dry barren ground, give to Amorgos the characteristics of a classic cycladic island. However, what makes it to be distinguished is the deep blue colour of its sea, a colour that gives to Amorgos astonishing, wild beauty. |
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Called Nios by the locals, Ios for the rest of us, that picturesque cycladic island is one of the Aegean's small diamonds. The white colour of its houses ties up harmoniously with the light blue of the sky and the deep blue of Aegean Sea.
Ios is considered to be the meeting point of world's youth. It's a place of unending joy and fun. Nevertheless it is able to provide calm and peaceful vacations to anyone who seeks for that. |
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Mykonos (or Myconos) is one of Greece's most well known islands. It is famous to be the destination of many celebrities and is widely acquaintance for its intense night life.
The island allocates an incredible folk architecture , a splendid naked landscape, exceptional climate, a lot of beautiful sandy coasts and has the privilege to be located near to the "Open Archeological Museum" of Delos, the island of Apollo. |
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