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Skiathos Island

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Skiathos is a lush, green island with over 60 beaches. Depending on where you live, you can just relax or make excursions do sports and enjoy the nightlife. The capital of Skiathos has managed to retain the traditional style, even though every summer thousands of visitors enjoy what it has to offer. As you arrive in port the first thing you notice on your left are the old shipyards, while nearby there is a large lake which also has thousands of visitors each summer – the lake is habitat for thousands of birds that arrive there during the summer migration

Rhodes Island

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Rhodes with no doubt is the largest island of all Dodecanese. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Colossus of Rhodes was builded to commemorate the victory of the Rhodians against the Antagonids and was stooding in the harbor entrance, until a strong earthquake hit Rhodes with result the Colossus to be destroyed falling down. The statue was considered as

The island of Patmos

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Patmos is an island dressed in the Aegean white and blue. It’s a blessed island with unique beauty. Patmos is a religious centre with a global interest thanks to the Cave of Revelation and the Patmos Monastery. The island of Patmos has been declared since 1999 as a Monument of the World Heritage by UNESCO. Also, it’s a very interesting touristic destination which gets away from the common Aegean islands as it combines a beautiful natural environment and gentle touristic development. In Patmos you will find everything need a visitor for a pleasant staying, as it has excellent modern facilities.

Mount Pelion at summer

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During the summer, Pelion is a very special place for holidays as it offers a charming combination of shady forests, picturesque manors, wonderful small or large beaches, water sports or mountain activities and of course delicious local food. The summer in Pelion is season suitable for camping, cool dives and little trips in the surrounding islands of the Pagasetic Gulf. In fact, it is an earthly paradise where everyone has to visit and enjoy the beautiful contrasts in a place which combines sea and mountain. The Mount Pelion charms the visitor with its verdant slopes and the picturesque lovely villages

The island of Samos

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Samos is an island of the eastern Aegean Sea, very close to the coasts of Asia Minor. It’s a quite a big island composed of four municipalities: Vathi, Karlovassi, Pythagorion and Marathokamos. Samos is mainly mountainous with a pleasant and healthy climate. Some of the historical famous personalities who have Samos as origin are the ancient mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras of Samos, the astronomer Aristarchus, the architect Mandroklis and the also philosopher Melissos. Samos is connected directly by air, from Athens and Thessaloniki. Also, during the summer months charter flights from entire Europe approach the island. There is also frequent transportation

Rhodes, The Town of Lindos

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The Island of Rhodes has several small towns and Lindos is one of the most serene and striking towns among them. It is located in the south of the capital. Lindos is amphitheatrically situated on the slopes of the hill and the Acropolis stands with grace on the top of that hill and had made Lindos more vulnerable. The view of the town and the bay is magnificent from the Acropolis. You can reach the Acropolis by donkey or by foot. Accomodation is also not a problem in Lindos of Rhodes, as there are hotels and lodges offering rooms at

The prefecture of Rethymno, Crete

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The prefecture of Rethymno is a beautiful region on the Greek island of Crete. This prefecture is an area of tranquillity and relaxation. In keeping with the rest of the island, the villages of Rethymnon display traditional quaintness. Rethymnon Town is the main town in this region. In Rethymnon Town itself, you can take a walk along the stone paths, marvel at the elegant mansions and historic arches. The focal point of the town is the Venetian port, a popular spot, where you will find delicious food at the taverns and cafés. Dominating the town, high up on a hill,

The islands of Paxi

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When you are in Corfu or Parga, you can take a day trip and visit the tiny islands of Paxi, which lie South of Corfu and on the northern side of the Ionian Sea. These islands are very cosmopolitan with many yachts from all over the world moored in the ports during the summer months. Paxi island has stunning beaches with clear blue sea. Three villages on the island, Gaios, Lakka and Logos are very quaint having traditional architecture and beach promenades which allow for long relaxing walks. Gaios is the capital of Paxi Greece, and from here you can

The island of Skopelos

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If you were ever faced with the hundreds of islands that “litter” the map of Greece, maybe you have wondered how people choose their favourite for their holidays. On Skopelos, however, the local residents know why their island is so unique: it’s quite simply one of the greenest in Greece. It has five million pine trees, 50.000 olive trees, and 5.000 friendly and hospitable people. According to official European studies, Skopelos is the greenest and bluest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Thanks to its plentiful cool fresh water, the island used to be one of Greece’s most important trading points

Paros Island

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Paros, west of Naxos, is famous for its marble. Beaches with golden Sand, marvelous turquoise crystalline waters, traditional white houses, chapels and twisted paved streets set a classic Greek -Island scenery. In recent years , the island attracts millions of tourists during summer, because of the excellent beaches and the highly developed tourist facilities. Many tourists prefer to stay in the capital of Paros: Parikia, a charming village with white houses and whitewashed streets where you can stroll and shopping. The port is busy, as almost all the ships stop here. For this reason, Paros is a perfect place for