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 Paros is one of the most beautiful islands in the complex of Cyclades. It belongs to the famous travel destinations with international fame, due to its natural beauties, settlements and tourist infrastructures. This combination will make your holidays unforgettable.

The island is located in the center of Cyclades islands, west of Naxos, east of Antiparos and 90 n.m. from the port of Piraeus. It is the 3rd in size island after Naxos and Andros, with a 195 sq. km extend and a length of shores that reaches up to 118,5 km.

 Paro's history goes back centuries. From ancient times already, due to its central geographical location in the heart of Aegean Sea, was the leader who changed the route of Cyclades. It was the administrative and commercial center of Aegean and the crossroad of different civilizations. The island met times of glory and financial robustness, but also times of decline. All its past is expressed in the remains of the archaeological sites, in the historic monuments and in museums that host archaeological findings. Grandiose Byzantine churches and monasteries with the architecture of Cyclades express the deep faith of its residents. 

 

 Paros belongs to the fertile islands of the complex. During the past years, viniculture has given great results. The wines of Paros are famous all around the world for their fine taste. 

 Mineral resources of Paros are known all around the world. The history of Parian marble  extraction dates back to protocycladitic era. This marble is considered unique in the whole world. Its special characteristics that make it different is its limpidity and feel but mostly its clarity and transparency. Most of the masterpieces of ancient times are made from this marble (Aphrodite of Milos, Hermes of Praxiteles, Nikki of Paros, Nikki of Samothraki). Paros has beautiful beaches that enchant every visitor. The famous Kolymbithres, Chrysi Akti, Pounda, Livadia, Logaras, Alyki, Piperi, Abelas, Drios, etc, are some of the most popular beaches, ideal for relax and water sports. 

Read more at http://www.travel-to-paros.com/

 

SIFNOS

Sifnos is located in the Aegean Sea and it belongs to the south-western Cyclades (located between Serifos, Kimolos and Paros). It is situated about 75, 6 nautical miles from Piraeus.

 Platis Gialos is one of the biggest sandy beaches of the island and of the Cyclades. It is the most popular choice of the Greek visitors of the island.

Vathi is one of the most beautiful and the biggest beaches of the island and it is situated westwards, 14 kilometers from the capital of Sifnos, Apollonia.  

The numerous churches and monasteries of Sifnos are closely related to the history, the architectural tradition and the religious – social life of the island.

There are eight parish churches in Sifnos: the parish church of Saint Spyridon in Apollonia, which is also the Cathedral of the island, the parish church of the Virgin Mary of Kochi (Panagia tis Kochis) in Artemonas, the parish church of the Taxiarchs in Agios Loukas, the parish church of Saint John the Prodromos, in Pano Petali, the parish church of the Life-giving Spring (Zoodochos Pigi) in Kato Petali, the parish church of the Virgin Mary the Merciful (Panagia Eleousa) in Kastro, the parish church of Saint Nicholas in Exabela and the parish church of Saint George in Katavati.

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GYTHIO

GYTHIO is located in middle south of Peloponese at the center of the Laconian Gulf.

A small Roman theatre was left by an earthquake that destroyed the city in the 4th century.

Gythio is protected by spurs of the mighty Taygetos mountain range. Its highest "Profitis Ilias", with 2.407 m the highest mountain on the whole Peloponese, makes a marvellous background scene.

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KASTELORIZO

INFOS:

 At the south easternmost edge of Greek dominion, spreads out the calm and beauty of Kastellorizo.

The islands lies 72 miles east of Rhodes, 328 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus and only 2 kms from the Turkish coastline.

Its total surface is 9 sq. kms, its coastline is 19 kms and it has a population of 450 inhabitants.

 On this small island that beholds a glorious past, you will truly feel you are standing right on the trade crossroad of Europe and Asia, as the Asian coastline is only 2 nautical miles away.
Kastellorizo is an island with a rich nautical tradition that explains the noble air about the island that reflects its part glory and prosperity.
Kastellorizo is the harbor and only settlement of the island and it is said that it is the best natural port of the Mediterranean.
All of the islands inhabitants are gathered here, in the little districts of Pigadia, Chorafia and the little picturesque port of Mandraki.

Due to the lack of any other settlement, there is no public transport on theisland. You will visit the island of foot via by following the natural footpaths,or by boat, which is a good alternative transport means.

Nearby the island’s port there are coasts ideal for swimming (Faros, Plakes, Mandraki) – the coasts of the litlle islets of Ro, Aghios Georgios and Stroggili are also very nice. For those of you who are visiting the island with your own boat, there is a gas refuel station on the port. 

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SKOPELOS - Greek Islands

 
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INFOS:
Skopelos is an Aegean island situated in the central-northwest Aegean, east of Pelion and north of Evia. It has 67km of rich rugged coastline, being 17km long and 8km wide. The population is approximately 5.700 native Skopelitans and is the second largest island in the Northern Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos and Skyros).
On July the 5th 1997, officially proclaimed it "Green and Blue Island". More than 50% of the island area is covered by a virgin forest of pine-trees.

POROS

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Poros is 31 square kilometers with a population of 4000 people. 
It is located 32 nautical miles South from Pireaus .
Poros has many beautiful beaches as "Askeli", "Neorio", "Love Little Port"
and "Monastiri".

ALONISSOS

Alonissos has a history of over 100,000 years. It is the only location in the Aegean where traces and remnants of human civilization were found. Our ancestors show us a worthy historical course of strength and adaptation to unfavourable conditions, which is to be admired.
A phenomenon which stigmatized the historical outcome of the island until 1944 was that of piracy. Generally, the area of the Northern Sporades was ideal for pirate attacks, as well as pirate havens or hideouts. The chain of islands was an important crossroads in the course of Greek Naval history. It was only natural that one of the oldest professions should find fertile ground to expand to a degree that was out of control.
The threat and fear of the pirates made the inhabitants desert their homes and towns by the seaside. They relocated on the hilltops surrounding themselves with small fortresses. Kokkinokastro was deserted in this way, a town which played a significant role in the development of trade. The outcome of this desertion was the population of the old village as the main town of the island until 1965. Even though the threat of piracy was still existent, the islanders managed to build up the island economically in many different areas.
During the historical era (9th and 8th century), the systematic cultivation of olives and vineyards started, this continued until modern times. Later, during the Archaic period (7th and 6th century), the islanders excelled with outstanding speed and development. Their wine became an export of great demand. A great fleet of both trade and naval ships is developed. The rich pine tree forests helped in developing the art of ship building during the Classical period, and the handicraft of pottery appears. The amphorae with the word “IKION” engraved on the handles are exported to all corners of the Ancient Greek world.
During the height of the Roman Empire the downward economical slump of Alonissos is apparent. All cultural development ceases and the island clearly becomes farming and breeding area. This continues on until the end of the Second World War, where the production and export of wine ceases due to an illness which wipes out the vines. Today, the economy of Alonissos relies mostly on fishing and tourism.

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