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Samos

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:38

Samos is in the eastern Aegean Sea, off the coast of Asia Minor. It's an island that invites all amateurs of quality holidays. It combines green with blue, luxuriant vegetation with long beaches, its brilliant historical past with its intense cosmopolitan life. The soil of Samos is fertile and ideal for viniculture. Samos wine is famous for is exquisite taste.

The romantic town of Vathy is the main port and the capital of the island. Pythagoreio is considered to be the most cosmopolitan spot. The picturesque seaside village of Kokkari, near Karlovasi, is also a nice spot.

Psara

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:36

Psara is a beautiful island in North Aegean Sea, ideal for those who seek a calm destination for their vacation, far from the noise and the crowded places. There is only one village on the island, amphitheatrically built around the port. The two-storey houses are white with ceramic roofs; among them, you can find the residence of Constantine Canaris. In the main square, there is the Holocaust Memorial, with the carved names of all the victims of the Holocaust.

Patmos

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:34

Patmos is a small island, on the northern portion of the Dodecanese. Contrary to other islands of the Dodecanese, Patmos is a volcanic and barren island with scarce vegetation.

The island of the Apocalypse, of the cosmopolitan style and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can discover its mystical character, its deep connection with religion and its inner peace.

Lesvos (Mytilene)

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:32

Lesvos or Mytilene as it is often referred to, because it is its capital, it is an island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea, and the third largest island of Greece.

You can enjoy the nature of the island by hiking, visit the historical sites, like the castles and the ancient theater.

Lesvos is an ideal destination for religious tourism, as it has many monasteries and churches, like Taxiarchis is Mantamados and the Saint Raphael Monastery.

Lemnos

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:27

Lemnos, the island of Hephaestus on the northern part of the Aegean Sea, is the eighth largest island of Greece. It has many mountain and seaside villages; the port and the principal town is Myrina. Myrina has two neighborhoods, the Roman Shore and the Turkish Shore, with the castle overseeing the town.

Lemnos is a volcanic, yet verdant island. In ancient times, it was considered the island of Hephaestus, probably due to the volcano of the island.

Inousses

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:25

inousses is a cluster of small islands in the northern Aegean Sea, between Chios and Asia Minor. The cluster also includes the islets of Panagia, Vatos, Gaidouronissi, Prasonissia, Pateronisso, Archontonisso. This beautiful cluster of islands and islets is named after the exquisite wine it used to produce.

The port of Iinousses is amphitheatrically built on a seaside hill, in the southern part of the island. Right across the port, lies Pateronisso. The first thing you will see when you arrive, it's the bronze statue of a mermaid, symbolizing the maritime tradition of the locals.

Ikaria

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:22

Ιkaria is one of the biggest islands of the Eastern Aegean Sea. It has a wild national beauty and attracts visitors of all ages from all over the world. Sixty villages, running waters, thick vegetation, forests that are alternated with enchanting beaches.

They call it "the islands where time stood still". It is not accidental that the average lifetime of Ikaria's inhabitants exceeds the ninety years.

Fournoi

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:18

Fourni Ikarias is a cluster of small islands, in the Northeastern Aegean Sea, between Ikaria and Samos. It's an ideal destination for calm and relaxing family vacation far from the civilization and the crowds.

It has a main village, which is also the capital and the port of Fourni. This picturesque village is amphitheatrically built around the port, and surrounded by mountains.

Chios

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 15:59

Chios is one the islands of the Northeastern Aegean Sea, very close to the coast of Asia Minor. It’s called the "Mastic Island", being the only place on earth that produces this special kind of resin coming from the mastic tree.

Spetses

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 15:54

Spetses is a beautiful, and cosmopolitan island in the Saronic Gulf with a long history and a remarkable nautical and cultural tradition. The landmark of the town is Dapia Port with its famous square, with the statue of Laskarina Bouboulina, a heroine of the War of Independence, in the middle of it.

The narrow streets of Spetses are characterized by their traditional architecture, the neoclassical buildings, the paved yards, with multi-colored fragrant flowers and beautiful balconies.