Aegean Sea, Cyclades: Santorini Island
Santorini is the must-see island in the Cyclades Archipelago. Its dramatic landscape with the stiff dark cliffs, was created by a powerful volcanic eruption in 1600 BC. According to Plato, Santorini was connected to the myth of Lost Atlantis, the ideal state. The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri, one of the oldest, sophisticated and most important […]
Aegean Sea, Cyclades: Mykonos Island
Mykonos is a small island with big contrasts. In ancient Greece it was a busy trading hub, nowadays, destination for visitors. Known as the island of winds, although it hides many quiet beaches. Party scene for international celebrities but authentic in local traditions. Mykonos is next to the island of Delos, the most sacred island […]
Aegean Sea, Cyclades: Naxos Island
Naxos is the largest island of Cyclades, covering an area of 430 square kilometers. It lies in the center of the Archipelago. Blessed by the sun and Apollo God, Naxos in antiquity was visible from afar due to its landmark, the huge gate (Portara) of Apollo’s temple. The significance of Naxos in the ancient world, […]
Aegean Sea, Cyclades: Tinos Island
Tinos is an island of the Cyclades Archipelago, in the Aegean Sea, known for its famous marble sculptures and dovecotes, picturesque villages, religious pilgrimage and local gastronomy. According to Greek mythology, Tinos was the island of Aeolus, ruler of the winds. Traces of human presence date back to the Early Bronze Age. In antiquity, the […]
