city of music
Long,boaring road but thrilling,thinking about diffrent things,looking outside,road covered with olive trees...what it would be like,city of the greatesy civilization?I was sleeping in the bus which was carring us from Istanbul to Athena,when somebody sho... more - travel report by
leillli
Chania - a Venetian city, once the Cretan capital.
When the Minoan civilisation collapsed, following the eruption of Thira (also known as Santorini) and the conquest of Crete by Mycenaeans around 1450 BC, the city quickly re-gained importance as a major harbour. It flourished during the Hellenistic, Roman... more - travel report by
krisek
Mythical, medieval, sunny and relaxing
A large island in the archipelago of the Dodecanese, Rhodos has much more to offer than just endless sandy beaches and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. It is an island of outstanding natural beauty with landscape ranging from steep cliffs along the... more - travel report by
krisek
Crete's capital, bustling, chaotic, lively.
For centuries, Crete was a country on its own and even now the inhabitants think of themselves first as Cretans and then, after a vast gap, as Greeks.
It is a large island and there are a few places worth visiting there. Crete’s landscape is domin... more - travel report by
krisek
Is it where the legendary Atlantis had been?
Arguably the most picturesque of all islands on the Mediterranean, but most definitely the one with the most dramatic history.
The island’s current shape is a direct result of a gigantic volcanic eruption, actually one of the largest (if not the la... more - travel report by
krisek
The gorge of Samaria - a walk to remember
The gorge of Samaria is situated in the White Mountains (Lefka Ori), in West Crete. It is one of the longest and most well-known gorges in Europe. The walk is 16 km long what makes it a challenging walk, especially in the summer heat. The National Park of... more - travel report by
eirissa
A Dot on the Map
Symi is closer to Turkey than to Greece. On clear days the Turkish coastline looms up in the distance.
The island is steep, arid and rocky. Its highest point is 616 m. The vegetation consists of juniper, pine and olive trees. Goats roam free... more - travel report by
marianne
Santorini - Love in the Aegean Sea
Santorini in recent years has developed into a summer holiday resort for both Greeks and foreigners. Its important archaeological sites and its caldera crowned with the stunning sight of blue cupolas and white belltowers of the many churches on the island... more - travel report by
gloriajames
Athens a mythological city?
I’d spent time planning my trip, researched the finite details and then felt the exhilaration as I sat on the aircraft. I felt my heart stop as I took off and I knew that in an hour or 2, my childhood dreams would be realised.
Greece on the verge of Winter
After setting up in Athens and exploring some of its offerings, we took a bus to Epidaurus, Napflio, and Mycennae. It was an ideal loop. Then we rented a car for a week and went to Mt. Olympus, Meteora, and Thesaloniki. Back to Athens via Delphi, we then... more - travel report by
porcupine
