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TINOS -
Known as the Lourdes of the Aegean,
it is the site of a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin (Evangelistria)
which dominates the pretty, busting harbor town. This austere and
mountainous island, more or less untouched by the tourist influence
is also one of the loveliest, the scenery composed of steep summits
and terrace fields separated by dry stone walls and indented
coastline forming picturesque little bays. is indeed spectacular.
Among the characteristic features are its famous dove-cotes which
evolved from a simple home for doves into a work of architectural
art.
- SANTORINI -
A crescent-shaped island
surrounding a now-sunken volcanic crater; the island rises in black
volcanic rock straight up from the sea. The eruptions that blew it
apart destroyed and advanced prehistoric civilization-see the
incredible dig which has uncovered the volcanically preserved city
of Akrotiri.
- PAROS -
This lovley island has succeeded in
maintaining delicate balance between Greek traditional life and the
demands of sophisticated modern visitors. Known since antiquity for
its translucent marble. Ancient sculptors used marble extracted from
Paros for their best works, including "Venus Of Milo" and
"Hermes" by Praxitele. Our Lady of 100 Gates church is a
"must" see. Beautiful beaches, good restaurants and
shopping
- NAXOS-
Lying roughly in the middle of the
Aegean Sea. Naxos is the largest of the Cycladic islands and the
most fertile. Although famous for its Cycladic civilization, Naxos
was also the main island of the Venetian "Duchy of the
Archipelago" during the Middle Ages. It is mountainous and
dotted with ancient abandoned marble queries, alongside two of which
huge unfinished ancient giant-sized Kouros figures still lie.
- DELOS-
The Sacred island of Apollo. This
uninhabited island is one vast archaeological site and in ancient
times was the cultural and religious center of the Aegean from the
9th BC and for approximately a thousand years. Splendid remains of
these glorious times can still be seen, like: sanctuaries, votive
monuments, the famous marble lions, magnificent mosaic floors in
typical patio houses and more.
- IOS -
A popular gathering place year
round for young international visitors. los offers liveliness and
good eating in its mountaintop city with medieval feel. Excellent
beaches.
- MYKONOS -
Thatched windmills, white cubist
architecture, countless chapels, discotheques, shops upon shops,
beaches, colorful fishing boats in the wide harbor, a pelican
parading among the cafes, in international crowd - this is the
Jet-Set Mykonos, know worldwide.
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