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Olympus Mountains | Lesvos | A Natura 2000 Botanical Paradise of 1400 Species
Olympos is a 967 m. mountain in south Lesvos island, extending from the plains of Polichnitos and Gera to Plomari village.
Shiny Greece
Oct 10, 20212 min read


Akrotiri Ruins Santorini | Is it Plato's Lost Atlantis or Land of the Minoan Civilization?
Akrotiri Santorini is the Minoan settlement that was destroyed and buried under ashes in the 7-grade volcanic eruption of 17th Century BC.
Shiny Greece
Sep 28, 20213 min read


Ano Syros | A Catholic Medieval Settlement of the Cyclades Insular Complex
Ano Syros (or Upper Syros) is one of the two cities of Syros island, a medieval settlement of the late Byzantine era.
Shiny Greece
Sep 9, 20211 min read


Navagio Beach | Zakynthos | The World's Most Famous Beach and Shipwreck
"Navagio" is a world-famous beach on the east side of the island of Zakynthos.
Shiny Greece
Sep 5, 20212 min read


Traditional Architecture | Lesvos | Unique Mansions and Industrial Diamonds
Lesvos is well known for its mansions with towers and its impressive industrial buildings, today museums and cultural centers.
Shiny Greece
Aug 22, 20212 min read


Old Port of Fira | Santorini | The Gate to Cable Car and Volcano Excursions
The Old Port of Fira is one of the two ports of Santorini, and it is used by cruise ships, excursion boats and as entrance to the cable car.
Shiny Greece
Aug 8, 20213 min read


Frangokastello | Chania Crete | The Ottoman Expulsion and the Drosoulites Phenomenon
Frangokastello is a castle (and also a small settlement and beach), 12 km east from Sfakia village at the south coast of Chania Crete.
Shiny Greece
Aug 5, 20213 min read


Agios Nikolaos Gaios Castle | Paxos | Could it be a Leonardo Da Vinci Design?
Agios Nikolaos Paxos, built from 1423 to 1510 to protect Paxos from pirates, was largely based on plans by Leonardo Da Vinci.
Shiny Greece
Jul 24, 20211 min read
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