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TRIKERI
The island of
Trikeri, in the south of Pagasitic gulf and at the tip of the Magnesia
peninsula, is particularly beautiful and remains, architecturally at
least, more or less unchanged since the beginning of the century. It is
not much more than a mile across, and a less than a thirty minutes walk
takes one across to the other side of the island. With a population of
fewer than 100, it is so little known that it doesn't even get a
mention in most guidebooks. The island is free of any traffic (no
roads, no cars) and transport is by foot, donkey or boat. There are
plenty of olive trees, juniper, oleander and wild flowers. Its
untouched bush land and crooked pathways, its numerous wildlife and the
stunning sunsets provide the perfect environment to get away from it
all.
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SKIATHOS is
One
of the most beautiful islands in Greece. Green and luxuriant pine and
stone pine forest cover it with many olive trees in between. Skiathos
also has at least 60 large and small fine beaches. The Koukounaries
Beach counts as one of the greatest beaches in Greece. It is a long
with golden fine grain sand, shaped as a perfect curve and behind the
beach there are tall, beautiful verdigris stone pine trees.
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SKOPELOS is
Part
of the Northern Sporades. It is a beautiful island which attracts
thousands of tourists every year. The island is known for its beautiful
beaches with their clean crystalline waters, surrounded by pine trees
forests and also for the charming capital, built amphitheatrically in
the heart of a bay, composed of whitewashed houses with tiled roofs in
narrow alleys and stairs. The main towns of the island of Skopelos are
the capital and the village of Glossa. Most of the beaches are located
on the south-west coasts. The most famous of the island are Panormos
and Milia.
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ALONISSOS
The
Alonissos of today was given this name during the first years after the
liberation of Greece and is not identified with the Alonissos of the
ancient. The island during antiquity was called Ikos, while the
Alonissos of the ancient Greeks, was probably the neighbouring island
of Kyra Panagia, to the North. Patitiri was chosen to be the main Port,
because is a natural harbour. In the area of Alonissos-N.sporades, have
been established in 1992, the first National Marine Park of our
country, that includes extensive islands and sea regions, of the
broadness island complex of Alonissos, with particular natural,
morphological and geographical characteristics.
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PERISTERA
Peristera,
the scarcely inhabited islet, was once joined to Alonissos and is
graced with some nice sandy beaches usually relatively unpopulated. It
consists of secluded bays sheltered from the "meltemi" (northern) wind,
and sparkling white houses perched on the hilltops. One will find the
remains of an ancient castle here. A tavern operates on the main beach
providing refreshments and seafood. An ancient wreck was recently
discovered, just off the island, by archaeologists.
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KYRA PANAGIA
Kyra
Panagia, also known as Pelagos or Pelagonisi is hilly with two deep
bays. To the east one may find the restored Monastery of the Blessed
Virgin. One may find fantastic beaches for sunbathing and relaxing in
the warm Mediterranean sun. The island offers spots of unrivaled beauty
and crystal clear waters.
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SKYROS
The
fourth and largest island in the Northern Sporades. It lies further out
into the Aegean than the other islands and is really more like the
Cyclades in it's style of building and it's weather pattern. The main
village climbs up the slopes of a steep hill rising straight up from
the sea and culminating in a castle (Kastro) at the top. This is an
impressive, naturally fortified rock, which gave Skyros an important
strategic position in the Northern Aegean. The views from the Kastro
(and the monastery of Aghios Georgios just below it) are absolutely
stunning and it is well worth climbing up to it through the beautiful,
winding, cobbled streets of the village.
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KARYSTOS
Karystos
has known great glory at different times, from the prehistoric period.
It took its name, from the son of the historic-mythical Centaur Heron,
the heroic Karystos, who was the ruler of this place and gave it its
name. According to mythology, the romance between the two greatest gods
of ancient Greece, Zeus and Hera, was created on the top of mountain
Ochi (1389m) above Karystos. In the ancient times, Karystos developed
trade, shipping and science, art and sports as well. The famous athlete
Glaukos who was a winner at the Olympic Games of 520 B.C. in boxing was
a Karystian. Famous are the Karystian marbles (Marmor Karystium) known
as Cipollino and the Pillars that were made of them are still
decorating ancient monuments in Athens, Rome, Instanbul and other
places. Many people came through Karystos: Persians, Romans, Venetians,
Franks, Turks, and the monuments that have been saved can give evidence
of their crossing.
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ATHENS
The
Capital of Greece. Within the sprawling city of Athens it is easy to
imagine the golden age of Greece when Pericles had the Parthenon (the
most eminet monument of the ancient Greek architecture) built. Athens
is built around the Acropolis and the pinnacled crag of Mt. Lycabettus,
which the goddess Athena was said to have dropped from the heavens as a
bulwark to defend the city. The suburbs have covered the barren plain
in all directions and the city is packed with lively taverns and
bustling shops.
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