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Greek Island Hopping – Guide and Tips
It is strongly suggested to use reputable Greek travel agencies to book hotels, especially if you’re going to be Greek island hopping. Booking online through hotels can get you some special rates with accommodations, but the individual hotels do not provide any help with ferryboats. So, if you have a problem getting to the particular island where you have booked a hotel room, you will still be required to pay for those accommodations. However, booking through an agency provides security, as it is the agency’s responsibility to get you to that island. These Greek Island hopping tips can help you travel in a more budget friendly and secure way. The…
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Tour Milos Island
Places to Visit in Milos, Greece While there are traditional settlements throughout the island, that may deserve a visit, the principal settlements are typically built on small creeks and really should be explored. Some are built directly into the natural concavities of the rocks. Regardless of which, the homes are truly beautiful treasures of a rare island architecture. They impress upon onlookers their vivid colors that make them so pleasing to witness. Some traditional villages include Fyropotamos, Areti, Klima, Mantrakia, Fourkovouni, Aghios Konstantinos and Empoureio. Visiting the Traditional Villages of Milos Klima Village Klima is located on the Gulf of Milos, not far from Tripiti and just 4 km south…
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Milos Island Greece Information
Milos Island Tourist Information Milos Island is one of the 24 Cycladic Islands of Greece. It is the fifth biggest of the Cyclades and so unique in its way. It has an irregular shape, resembling a horseshoe that’s surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Plaka is its capital, and the island is becoming a staple among tourists, as it has so much to offer. Milos Island is famous for its landscape and breathtaking beaches. Truthfully, no photoshop is ever required when taking pictures here. Milos can be accessed either by plane, ferryboat, speedboats and by personal boats or yachts. There are ample buses and taxis to help you get around, although…
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The Best Greek Island Pools
The Best Greek Island Pools The Greek Islands are of the most incredible and memorable places to visit, for a variety of reasons–there is the beautiful scenery, views, waters, architecture, beaches, and more. There is also the culture to embrace, which is often different from one island to the next, as is are the food specialties. On the whole, Greek citizens from all over tend to have a similar cuisine, but they do differ in numerous ways, such as with local ingredients and preparation, and visiting the different islands presents tourists with ways to connect those people. Visiting the Greek Islands can mean different things for different people, such as…
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Getting Familiar with Naxos Island Attractions
Naxos Island Greece is real jewel. Naxos (Νάξος) is the largest of the Cyclades Islands, and also, the most fertile of all! It’s about 2 hours from Santorini, and 5 hours from the port of Piraeus. Naxos is known for many things, including its most famous landmark–the Portara, which is a gate of marble that dates back to the 6th century BC. It formed part of a temple that was built and dedicated to the God Apollo. Enjoy Naxos Island attractions over several days. As for a tourist destination, it ranks high, as the other popular Cyclades, appealing to all beach goers, and especially windsurfers. It boasts numerous beaches, both organized and secluded,…
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Great Views of Santorini Island
Santorini Island (Σαντορίνη in Greek) offers visitors a glimpse of heaven, with its steep cliffs and picturesque architecture. The lovely colors of the white-washed churches and homes, along with their deep blue domed roofs, reflect the warm sun to create a canvas that could only have been painted by the Greek Gods themselves. The island of Santorini is rich with views to satisfy anyone, and not only the obvious, more photographed views, as there are many private views from homes and hotels that tell even more stories. Great Views of Santorini Island Discovered Map of Santorini Island [googlemap address=”Santorini Island Greece” width=”750″ height=”400″ position=”left”]